A climb of about 35 km from central Bursa brings you to the Hotels Area, and you come back down the same road. It is about 150 km from Istanbul to Bursa via the Osmangazi Bridge; if you set off early in the morning it can be done as a day trip.
Road conditions
The road is asphalt but narrow and very twisty; the altitude rises quickly. After the national park entrance the surface can deteriorate in places. On the descent, use engine braking rather than keeping the brakes on constantly.
Things to watch for
- Near the summit the temperature is noticeably lower than in the city; take a mid-layer jacket.
- Fog and sudden rain can occur even in summer.
- At weekends picnic and barbecue traffic is heavy; watch out for vehicles parked at the roadside.
- The national park entrance is charged.
There is no fuel station on the road; leave Bursa with a full tank. In winter, snow brings compulsory chains and closures, and it is not suitable for motorcycles.