Cappadocia Trails

Wind and water went to work on this plateau creating a fairy tale landscape of cones, pillars, pinnacles, mushrooms, and chimneys. Thousands of years ago, humans took a cue from Mother Nature carved tunnels into the soft rock, and an underground urbanized landscape was created, living at one with nature rather than imposing upon it.

This moderate mountain biking tour is a journey of adventure and discovery, taking to a network of little used dirt roads and not too technical single track MTB trails as it winds its way across the region – including the Ihlara Canyon, Soganli Valley, and the “Fairy Chimney” landscape that stretches from Mustafapasa to Goreme.

Combining the best of remote, wilderness off road adventure biking with plenty of sights, sounds and new experiences along the way. It’s this mix of attractions that makes Cappadocia such a compelling destination and we discover the most captivating highlights, escape the tourist crowds and discover the true character and charm of this magical place and it’s people, by bicycle!

We ride 191 km, about 80% off road, in 5 cycling days. There are first-class single-track trails to gentler dirt roads. We will be riding through valleys, alongside and into streams, and there will be some climbing. There is limited vehicle support on this tour due to the remoteness of the trails. In case of an emergency, we will be able to call for assistance. Your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty.