It would not be right to consider Kartepe, which is close to Istanbul and has a common point of nature and local and foreign tourists, only as a ski center.. In this article, you can find out what you can do other than winter sports and places to visit in Kartepe.. If you are interested in skiing or snowboarding, you can take a look at our Kartepe Ski Center article.
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>> What to Eat in Kartepe?
>> Kartepe Hotels
>> What to do in Kartepe?
>> When to go to Kartepe?
>> Where is Kartepe?
>> How to get to Kartepe Where to go?
Places to Visit in Kartepe
Maşukiye
Maşukiye, which has 4 different seasons, Maşukiye Kartepe It is located on the outskirts of Sapanca and on the shores of Sapanca Lake.. While you can find peace with its forest, streams and waterfall, you can taste fresh trout cooked on tile in its restaurants, which are intertwined with nature.
Kuzu Plateau
For Camping in Kartepe The most ideal place is Kuzu Plateau National Park. There is an entrance fee, but as in some national parks, there is no charge for each night of your stay.. You only pay on first entry. There is also a facility for toilet and food and beverage needs inside.. You can also choose this place for long forest walks outside the camp.. If you like to walk, you can reach Kartepe Summit with a 2-hour walk.. Whether you come for camping or hiking, the best months for Kuzu Plateau are between May and September.. Don’t forget to bring some thicker clothes according to the season, there will be a serious temperature difference between you and the center.
Kartepe Peak
You can reach the summit from Kartepe Ski Center as you can walk from the Kuzu Plateau.. For this, you will come to The Green Park Kartepe by car and buy a ticket for the chairlift.. Thanks to the chairlift, you can sit and climb to the top.. By the way, the Ski Center is open not only in winter but for 12 months.
Aygır Creek
Aygır Creek Kartepe empties into Sapanca Lake. It starts from the top of. The most popular spot on Aygır Creek is Maşukiye Waterfall.
What to Eat in Kartepe
Both breakfast in Kartepe There are also many alternative places to eat.. Trout restaurants in Maşukiye also serve mixed breakfast in the mornings.. You can either have your breakfast or eat trout here.. If you don’t mind the restaurants in Maşukiye, if you go a little further towards Kartepe, you will see a restaurant every step of the way. In these restaurants, there are various alternatives for food as well as a mixed breakfast.. The biggest feature of these restaurants is the view.. If you want to be in touch with nature, you can choose Maşukiye, if you want to have a view, you can choose the restaurants on Kartepe road.. Unfortunately, the common feature of all restaurants is that their prices are expensive.
Kartepe Hotels
The Green Park Kartepe is the only hotel in Kartepe Ski Center. and prices are high. However, in Maşukiye and between the ski resort and Maşukiye, there are various hotels and hostels at affordable prices.. If you do not have a thought about skiing, there is no point in staying at the ski resort, it would be better to choose other hotels.. If you want a hotel proposal where you can be in touch with nature, you can try Kartepe Mansion.
What to Do in Kartepe?
Skiing, Snowboarding and Sledding
Even if you’ve never skied or snowboarded before, you might want to try it while you’re here.. There are places where you can rent equipment both on the road leading to the ski center and in the area where the ski center is located.. If you don’t want to take risks, you can at least enjoy the snow with a sled.
ATV Tour
There are ATV tours starting from Maşukiye, as well as tours organized by the Green Park hotel. Of course the hotel prices are a bit higher.. In general, don’t have high expectations from the tour, especially if you went during a busy period, you might not understand much because of the crowd.
Snow Engine
If you went in the snowy season, you might not understand much about the snowmobile at the ski resort. You can walk around by renting it.
Zipline
There is no zipline during the ski season, but if you went in summer, you will see it in front of the hotel, it is not too short, you can try it.
Hiking
Everywhere is a forest, every side is a different beauty, you can enjoy this beauty by taking a lot of walks.. If you came in winter, we recommend you to take a walk in the snow, in summer or in spring.
When to Go to Kartepe?
If you want to see snow while you’re here, it’s a good idea to come from early January to mid-March.. If you do not have a desire to see snow, Kartepe is a lively place for 12 months.. But no matter what month you come, if you can, come on weekdays.. Because there is an incredible crowd at the weekend.
Where is Kartepe?
Kartepe, located within the borders of Kocaeli, is located between Sakarya and Izmit Gulf.. The distance between Istanbul and Kartepe Ski Center is 140 km, and it is 30 km from the center of Izmit.
How to Get to Kartepe?
When you come by car, you will follow the Izmit signs on the TEM highway, no matter which city you come from, when you approach Kartepe, Kartepe signs will also appear.. If you take into account the traffic by car, you can be at the top in 2 and a half hours.. If you prefer a bus rather than a car; First of all, you will come to Izmit bus station by bus and with the Maşukiye minibuses departing from here, Maşukiye, which is the beginning of the road to the summit of Kartepe, is the last point you can reach by public transportation.. You need to take a taxi to get to the top from here.