Total Distance: 12 km

Average Time: 3 hours

Starting Elevation: 160 m

Highest Elevation: 700 m

Difficulty: Hard

 

Transportation to the Starting Point of the Route

Aydın – Kalfaköy: 4 km (local dolmush)

Nazilli – Kalfaköy: 47,5 km (Bus Route 302 and inter-district dolmush)

Söke – Kalfaköy: 50 km (Bus Route 900 and inter-district dolmush)

 

Route Details

In the vicinity of Kalfaköy, located 4 km away from Aydın, you can start your trip by having your breakfast at one of the establishment situated on the banks of Tabakhane River. While you’re on your way by the side of Tabakhane River to Danişment village, you can see ruins that belong to Tralleis Ancient City, aqueducts, Roman graveyards and late-period mills. When you reach Danişment village, you can observe the caves on the slopes of the village, and later on move on to Dağeymir village through a spectacular scenic route. Here, you can see the village’s century old olive trees, and enjoy the view of Aydın.