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Best of Jogging Routes
With the sunny and warm weather, the time for jogging has arrived. In
addition to keeping you fit, jogging is a necessity to escape the stress
of daily life, to enjoy nature, to breath some fresh air and to spend
a few beautiful hours. Composed of sportsmen, jogging lovers, physicians
and local authorities, the jury of the daily Hürriyet Newspaper
has selected the ideal jogging routes in major cities.
Dalyan-Bostanci Coast
This is one of the best-organized jogging routes in Istanbul. You can
reach Dalyan by walking down the street next to Fenerbahçe Orduevi.
The first three kilometers of the route, between Dalyan and Caddebostan,
is isolated from the highway and surrounded by wide green grounds and
there are special paths for jogging and biking. The route goes along
the seaside to Bostanci then on to Pendik. You can fill your need for
food and water from the peddlers lined at the roadside.
Fenerbahçe Park
This Park is green, peaceful and located at the seaside. It is certainly
a pleasure to walk and run in. The natural scene of the park is people
attempting aerobics and jogging. The grass here is ideal for those
who are tired. Benches and cafés are other alternatives for
a rest. Not only the residents of Fenerbahçe but people from
several parts of Kadiköy walk or run here. Moreover, a moonlight
stroll at Fenerbahçe Park is not to be missed.
Karsiyaka - Bostanli Recreation Area
Karsiyaka – Bostanli coast is a part of the new shore arrangement
of the Gulf of Izmir. This route was converted to a green parkland of
160 sq.mt. two years ago. The park has basketball fields, tennis courts,
skateboarding areas, jogging and biking paths, fitness apparatus, and
wooden sites for children and picnic areas. In addition to the 2-kilometer
coast built from 6-meter-wide marble blocks, there is also a jogging
route of 1.6 km. Hundreds of residents can be found here as soon as the
sun rises. The cafés along the route belong to the Municipality.
Dilberler Sekisi
Dilberler Sekisi is a 5 km. jogging route in Adana. It is located between
the Adana Seyhan Dam and the old dam. Residents of all ages walk here
between the giant eucalyptus and pine trees. There are mobile teahouses
and börek sellers. An ambulance belonging to the provincial Health
Department is in service every day. There is not sufficient parking
space near the path and therefore cars are left either at the Beyaz
Evler pine grove or on the streets near Ortadogu hospital.
Belgrade Forest
There is a 6.5 km long walking path in the forest called “Live Young Route”.
There are seventeen fitness points. They give advice for beginners, for people
in shape and for sportsmen. There are programs for strengthening the circulation
system and the muscles and to gain flexibility. You can also have your pulse
checked in certain points along the Belgrade Forest route.
OR-AN Jogging Park
This is the first choice of Ankara residents among walking routes. It is in
the ODTÜ forest and fitness apparatus are at your service at the beginning
and at the end of the road. There is also a biking route. The car parking
lot is sufficient. The path is 2.5 km long and mostly preferred by politicians.
Yildiz Parki
Yildiz Parki, located between Besiktas and Ortaköy, is a real hidden treasure
in the heart of the city. Walking paths are either dirt or asphalt. During
weekdays there are numerous people walking, jogging or running here; however,
with the contribution of picnickers, it is crowded at weekends. Çadir
and Malta Kiosks are ideal places for those who want some rest. Driving into
the park is allowed because the area is hilly and to allow old people to benefit
from the facilities.
Büyükada
It takes 35 and 70 minutes to reach Büyükada by boat (ferry) from
Bostanci and Sirkeci respectively. Jogging in Büyükada is done along
the route of the fayton (horse-drawn carriages). There are two routes you can
follow: the shorter one is 5 ml long while the long tour is 12 km. The route
of short tour is as follows: Iskele Square, Cankaya Avenue, Nizam Road, Dilburni,
Yörükali Lunapark and Maden. The long tour can be taken by walking
to the southern point of the island and returning. Those who don’t wish
to walk along with faytons can climb the steep slope behind Büyükada
Emniyet Amirligi (Büyükada Security Directorate) and reach Asiklar
Yolu (Lovers’s Path). Lunapark and Asiklar Tea Garden are the spots where
you can have a break along the way.
Kültürpark
Kültürpark is the largest green parkland in Izmir and resembles a
botanical garden with its numerous plants and trees. The route is suitable
to the standards and is an ideal jogging site with limited car traffic. There
is no admission other than for those who wear sports clothes. The route is
1,850 meters long and 3.40 meters wide. There are two spots where you can benefit
from step, twist, bar fix, dips and condition equipment facilities.
Eymir Parkuru
Eymir Lake is the place where residents of Ankara visit on weekends. The shoreline
of the lake is 24 km long in the north-south direction and 17 km long in
the east-west direction. This jogging route around the lake meets Ankara’s
resting, entertainment and sports demands and presents a unique atmosphere
in Ankara with its natural life.