Uludag Mountain

Uludag Mountain

Table of contents:

• Introduction to the city of Bursa
• Uludag Mountain
• Tourism in Uludag Mountain
• The most prominent tourist attractions in Uludag Mountain
• National Park
• The cable car
• Uludag mountain in summer
• Uludag Mountain in winter and Sports Activities
• Gokoz
• The most prominent hotels and restaurants in Uludag Mountain

• Introduction to the city of Bursa 

Bursa is located northwest of Turkey between Istanbul and Ankara. As well as, it is the fourth most populous city in Turkey. The city of Bursa is located in a mountainous plain area. Mount Uludag rises in its south, and its plains extend in north and west. Bursa has a rainy Mediterranean climate. In addition, it is famous for its automobile and silk industries. Also it is an agricultural area par excellence. Bursa is full of tourist attractions and historical monuments. Without a doubt, the most famous tourist attraction is Uludag Mountain, where thousands of visitors come to visit it annually.

• Uludag Mountain

Uludag or Ulu Mountain, which means the huge mountain. It is one of the most tourist attractions in Bursa city. The summit of Mount Uludag can be reached from Bursa by the cable car. It is the first cable car built in Turkey in 1963. Also, it can be reached by car through the distinctive forests of Bursa, to the top of Mount Uludag. Visitors are passing through the People’s Park, which is part of Uludag Mountain. In addition to this, the park is a national park and a nature reserve.

Long ago, Uludag Mountain was known as Mount Olympus. And it was also called the Monk Mountain given the large number of monasteries there. There are a lot of tourist facilities and hotels. As there are 12 hotels in Uludag Mountain. A lot of visitors and tourists come to Uludag Mountain every year, for hiking, skiing and relaxing. As it is  the largest ski resort in Turkey. Its summit (The Black Summit) is the highest peak in the Marmara region. and it is located in the far west of Turkey. Its height is 2543 m.

• Tourism in Uludag Mountain

Uludag Mountain is a popular and preferred destination for thousands of tourists, who come to Bursa every year, especially Arab visitors. Uludag Mountain is one of the most important centers of tourism in summer and winter. As it is a home to various groups of animals and plants. And the area is famous for the wonderful summer activities, such as trekking and camping. Uludag Mountain is covered with snow for a long time, so it is one of the most important and largest favorite places in winter in Turkey. It is one of the most prominent global ski places. There are many facilities and places that provide accommodation and comfort.

• The most prominent tourist attractions in Uludag Mountain

• 1. The cable car:

The longest cable car in the world. Of course, it is the wonder of Uludag. And it is the most prominent entertainment place for visitors. Moreover, it is the ideal tourist destination. Thousands of tourists visit it annually, because this trip between Bursa and Mount Uludag is an interesting adventure. Visitors enjoy watching the Stunning wild landscapes at a high altitude. Its length is about 9 km as the longest cable car in the world. And it is carrying passengers through 4 stations:

• • • Teleferik Station

      , which is a central station located in the center of Bursa. It has full range of services. Moreover, it is full of administrative centers, shopping and commercial stores. Additionally, there are all the requirements of this trip with a spacious hall to receive tourists.

    • Kadiyayla Station

      , the first station after the departure from the first cable car station.

    • Sarialan Station

      , which overlooks wonderful and fantastic scenes. And it includes service and commercial centers.

    • The Hotels Station

      that opened in 2016. And it is the last station on Uludag Mountain. It contains vital facilities and many tourist centers.

The duration of journey between stations is (30, 35) minutes. It starts from a height of 236 m to the highest peak of the mountain with a height of 1810 m. Furthermore, it is equipped with 140 vehicles. Thus, the closed vehicle can accommodate 8 passengers, with an estimated time of 20 seconds between the vehicle and the other. The number of passengers per hour is estimated between 1,400 and 1,500.

1. 1. 1. The open cable car

         : It can accommodate two people, reflecting a romantic and entertaining picture for friends and lovers.

      2. The closed cable car

         : It is the most commonly used because it accommodates families. Its cabins are characterized by safety. The number of its seats is 8. And the number of its vehicles is about 86.

Certainly, the interesting trip through the cable car in Bursa is one of the most wonderful and enjoyable tourist trips in all seasons of the year. The visitors enjoy watching the Green Bursa, its prominent landmarks, and the beautiful nature. They are also taking memorable pictures and videos. In winter, visitors enjoy watching the views of the snow, which covers the Uludag Mountain. In addition, the passengers of the cable car enjoy watching skiers and winter sports practitioners from high altitudes. All tourists have an unforgettable time when they visit this fantastic place.

2. National Park

Uludag Mountain contains Uludag National Park. It is located 36 km away from the center of Bursa. Many tourists visit this amazing mountain. It is a major center for practicing winter sports, such as snowboarding. Also, it is an attractive center for summer recreational activities, such as trips and camps. It looks like a lively scene that beats with a love of nature. In this attractive park, visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery, from wild animals, shrubs and plants. Uludag Mountain isthe most prominent center for skiing and winter sports in Turkey. That because snow covers it for more than 180 days per year.

• Uludag mountain in summer

When summer comes, the snow melts. Uludag Mountain looks amazing with its green trees, plants, and meadows. Uludag Mountain has wonderful view and altitude of nearly 2000 m above sea level. The weather remains cold. The temperature does not exceed 10 degrees. A lot of visitors come to Mount Uludag in the summer. Moreover, tourists from different countries come to Bursa to visit this amazing mountain. Furthermore, there are fun summer activities such as trips and camping. People spend their day in nature, having fun among the meadows and the green trees. Moreover, adventurer take a walk and practice their activities in the forests, so Uludag Mountain is a perfect place in summer. Additionally, there are places for picnics and barbecue, so visitors enjoy grilling in their own way. And they enjoy and eat grilled meat dishes in the nature.

• Uludag Mountain in winter and Sports Activities

The snow covers Uludag mountain for about 6 months, so the height of snow in some of its peaks reaches 4 meters. For this reason, it is the most visited in this season, for snow, winter sports and ski enthusiasts. World and Olympic ski competitions are held on it. People can see the skiers from the cable car. Surely, on Uludag Mountain tourists and visitors can practice many activities like snowboarding, snowmobiling and others. Uludag Mountain includes 20 ski tracks ranging in length from 300 to 1980 meters.

In addition, the ski center in Uludag Mountain is located in two areas, where the first area includes 12 hotels and the second one includes 5 hotels and has about 7000 beds. The ski center is extremely important. That is because a lot of tourists and athletes from different countries come to Uludag Mountain and because of holding the Olympic Ski Games in it. Therefore, the tourism sector is so interested in it.

• Gokoz

It is a tourist village and a wonderful nature reserve. In fact, Gokoz is established as a natural park in 2016 in the Kilis. As Kilis belongs to the state of Bursa, northwest of Turkey. It is located on the southern heights of Uludag Mountain at an altitude of 1120 m. Beside it, there is a small and calm lake. Visitors from different regions come to it, when they want to escape the hustle and bustle of cities. In winter, when the snow falls, the village looks amazing.

Thus, we have presented an article about the importance and the beauty of Uludag mountain in the city of Bursa.

Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate

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