Our destination
Weekend 17/3/2024 10:30 AM Event: (Bus Leaves 11:00 AM (Sunday) – Arrives 12:30AM (93 min)
This weekend we are going to a Ballıca village which is right next to Kurtdoğmuş Köyü that we have visited in our previous hikings, We’ll first meet in 132D bus station in Kartal, and wait until everyone is there then get on bus 132D to our station Ballıca village
Trekking Distance
Trekking distance will be 11-14 kms (Could be slightly shorter or longer) and will take about 5-6 hours, unfortunately due to Ramadhan fasting, we will be excluding the 1 hour for tea/food stop.
Difficulty:
This is going to be our first time to visit this place, Since it has been raining this week then we might expect that it will be little muddy! The hike is most likely going to be easy, the highest place we will go to will be 145m. Just get good hiking shoes as always.
Maps Location:
MEETING: (10:30 AM)
We will meet in Kartal Sahil where the bus station will be on the opposite side of the sea. The meeting is near the sea in a place called “ÇAVANOZ AGENT BOT” place is here.
Meeting Location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wLFq3nCARxi6n5Uh6
(Bus Leaves 11:00 AM (Sunday) – Arrives 12:30 PM (93 min)
Transportation:
To come to Ballıca Köyü, We will take a bus transportation after meeting in Kartal. The exact bus station where the bus leaves from is here
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rfQcTPbvkJYZuDEw9
Bus Information:
https://iett.istanbul/RouteDetail?hkod=132D&routename=KURTDOĞMUŞ%20%2F%20BALLICA%20-%20KARTAL
Required Gear for Hiking:
1- Shoes that would get wet and not slippery on mud.
2- Hiking Sticks if possible (Optional).
Cost:
This event is organized at no Cost. it’s just to bring the beautiful people together.
Attending:
If you’re planning to join please send me whatsapp Message indicating you’re coming in the list that will be provided initially .
Cancellation
Please kindly if you’re hesitating to join and not 100% sure you’ll join, I kindly ask you to leave space for others who want to join .
If you have any question please contact me on +905319309663. join our whatsapp group on. https://chat.whatsapp.com/FYmVdyv3i1f53e98Bth7P0
Ballıca is one of the most beautiful villages that we have hiked in, the hike was long an joyful although some people may have found it difficult .