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- Mountain Bike
9 trails
- E-Bike
3 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Hike
8 trails
- Trail Running
8 trails
Region Details
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Open as of Apr 18, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 8
- Trails Trail Running
- 8
- Total Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,903 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,439 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,532 ft
- Reports
- 26
- Photos
- 13
- Ridden Counter
- 32
Articles
Video: Urban Downhill on Istanbul's Historic Streets
Dec 23, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Stair gaps narrow streets make for an urban mtb playground.
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Belgrad
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Buyukada
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Sazlıdere - Samlar
Popular Istanbul Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 55 ft • 9 •
The island has no motor vehicles therefore you have to climb with your bike. The climb is moderate but the second half is a bit more tiring. It is mainly a wilderness trail , the route contains some downhill segments and few dirt jumps....
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 806 ft • 4 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 806 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,411 ft • 44 ft • 3 •
Relatively natural and undeveloped path along the NE shore of the lake. Will probably encounter hikers in this area, especially on weekends. Probably the best trail to ride your bike on in this area of the park. Jank corners and some...
• 60 ★ 5.0 • 2,246 ft • 17 ft • 3 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features jump. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 9 miles • 1,428 ft • 1 •
Less popular blue difficulty hike-a-bike. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,428 ft blue climb.
Istanbul Mountain Bike Routes
11 miles • 1,288 ft • 1 •
No trails on the island too much because it's not a very large area. But the track is fun .. :)
18 miles • 1,823 ft • 0 • Loop •
A Great Loop of Belgrade Forest with small sections of single track and mostly dirt roads.
9 miles • 1,268 ft • 0 • Loop •
Twists and turns on technical trails of Belgrade forest.
Photos of Istanbul Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkur | Sep 17, 2022 @ 9:05am Sep 17, 2022 | Dry | A7xYE1a | ||
| Buyukada Observatory | Aug 9, 2018 @ 12:59am Aug 9, 2018 | Dry | Eren |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| earth2robin | wishlist | trail | activity #74895488 | Jun 30, 2025 @ 9:42am Jun 30, 2025 |
| Ja4GkS | ridden | trail | activity #54024489 | Jun 12, 2024 @ 9:50am Jun 12, 2024 |
| Turbunub | ridden | trail | activity #50810431 | Apr 4, 2024 @ 9:12pm Apr 4, 2024 |
| bran-don | add | trail | activity #45514339 and 2 more | Oct 22, 2023 @ 8:44am Oct 22, 2023 |
| bran-don | comment | trail | activity #45462842 | Oct 21, 2023 @ 2:56am Oct 21, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Most of this loop is overgrown doubletrack.... | Oct 21, 2023 @ 2:56am Oct 21, 2023 |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Avcılar Skate Park | skill park | Istanbul | |
| Hezarfen MX | skill park | Istanbul |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 9 | 18 miles | 3,904 ft | 10 miles | 1,440 ft | #1,889 | #3 | 13 | 26 | 4 | 4,698 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 7 miles | 1,306 ft | 4 miles | 663 ft | #1,527 | #5 | 25 | 3 | 212 | ||
| Hike | 8 | 17 miles | 3,435 ft | 9 miles | 1,440 ft | #2,151 | #6 | 26 | 136 | |||
| Trail Running | 8 | 17 miles | 3,435 ft | 9 miles | 1,440 ft | #1,667 | #5 | 26 | 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Istanbul
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What are the best places to ride in Istanbul?
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Istanbul?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Istanbul are:
- Parkur (4.2/5)
- Buyukada Observatory (4.1/5)
- Karpuz Piknik (0/5)
- Wonderland Enduro v1 (0/5)
- Dikenli Köyünden Dikenli Köyüne (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Istanbul?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Istanbul are:
- November (17 activities)
- October (4 activities)
- September (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Istanbul?
Check the Istanbul trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
Trails
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- By okyzan & contributors
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- #4448 - 9,098 views
- istanbul activity log | embed map of Istanbul mountain bike trails |
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