ÜZÜMCE'DEN İNCİRBOĞAZI'NA YEŞİL TÜNEL

Dear friends, this activity is suitable for beginners and features a very enjoyable route. Weather permitting, we may have the opportunity to grill sausages and bread at the end of the activity, and perhaps even dip our feet in the sea.

İncirboğazı is a small, charming bay located near Riva, which is part of the Beykoz district. A stream flows into the Black Sea from this area, and the back of the bay is surrounded by forest. The trail starts in the forested area and leads to the bay at its end.

We will begin our journey at 7:30 AM, picking up nature and hiking enthusiasts from the first stop and then setting off. Along the way, we will stop at a village cafe in Bozhane for a breakfast break. After enjoying the breakfast we brought with us, we will begin our hike. We will have a short drive to reach the trailhead. After a 10-minute drive, we will arrive at the starting point of the trail.

The village of Bozhane has a bakery and a grocery store, where you can purchase the necessities you need.

Bozhane Village:

Bozhane Village is a charming neighborhood located 50 km from the center of Istanbul and 28 km from the Beykoz district. Bozhane Village, with its blend of historical buildings and modern structures, is home to a total of 150 households.

This village, a gem of Beykoz, is one of the most beautiful villages in Istanbul. It is more commonly known as Bozhane Village. Historically, Bozhane Village was inhabited by Turkmen people. The villagers, who made their living through animal husbandry, grazed their animals in the open green areas. The Riva River was an important source of water for these animals and the villagers. However, there was no place for the villagers to shelter their animals during bad weather. Therefore, the villagers began building a simple structure to protect their animals from the cold.

We will follow a trail consisting entirely of forest paths, offering beautiful views, and leading to the Black Sea. After approximately 8.5 kilometers of walking, we will reach the coast and one of the beautiful beaches of the Black Sea. If the weather permits, we will have a traditional Turkish snack of sausage and bread.

Lunch.

Be sure to bring snacks with you. It's best to choose fruits and nuts.

Dinner:

We'll decide together when we get there. If the weather permits, we can grill some sausages over a campfire. We'll provide updates on the WhatsApp group regarding this.

Ingredients:

Make sure your backpack includes a supportive ankle boot, trekking poles, and essential items like extra clothing, any medications you take, and plenty of water.

Note: In the section where we reach the sea, the wind will be stronger. Please bring your windbreaker if you have one.

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We do not provide or use single-use plastics at our events. Please bring your own water bottles.

Activity Difficulty Level:Easy.

• Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness is required. This hike is suitable for those who are new to hiking.
• Terrain: The elevation changes are minimal, and the areas are mostly flat, making them easy to walk through.
• Parkour: Typically involves navigating natural or man-made environments, often using structures and obstacles, and often takes place on dirt paths.
• Distance: Varies between 5 and 12 kilometers.
• Who can participate: Anyone who is new to hiking and does not have any health problems can participate.