Region 12 · Explore without a tour guide

Kızılcahamam

Nature day trip: pine forests, thermal springs and fossil forest. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.

⏱ Full day📍 5 stops🚶 Walking route

Interactive independent travel map

Follow your Kızılcahamam route

A nature-focused day trip from Ankara: pine forests, thermal springs and walking trails in Soğuksu National Park and Çamlıdere.

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Getting to the starting point

Start at Soğuksu Milli Parkı

Begin at the entrance to Soğuksu National Park. Walk the pine forest trails and enjoy the picnic areas before continuing to the town center.

Public transport

Take a bus from Ankara's AŞTİ terminal to Kızılcahamam. Journey is about 1.5 hours. Confirm the timetable before travelling.

Taxi

Show the driver 'Soğuksu Milli Parkı'. Use a permitted drop-off point.

Return journey

Plan your return from Çamlıdere. Check the last bus time before starting your walk.

Suggested flexible agenda

Forest, thermal springs and fossils

Allow a full day including the bus journey from Ankara. The route includes forest walking, a spa stop and a fossil forest visit.

90–120 min

Soğuksu Milli Parkı

Walk the pine forest trails and enjoy picnic areas in the national park.

45–60 min

Abacı Korusu

Continue to the quieter forested recreation area with walking paths.

45–60 min

Kızılcahamam Çarşı

Explore the central market streets for local products and cafés.

90–120 min

Kızılcahamam Kaplıcaları

Relax at the thermal springs used since Roman times.

60–90 min

Çamlıdere Fosil Ormanı

Finish at the fossil forest with petrified trees millions of years old.

Local survival guide

Practical help for your Kızılcahamam trip

Use the map as a planning aid. The area is a nature destination — services are limited outside the town center.

🍽️ Food and cafés

Cafés and restaurants in Kızılcahamam center. Packed lunch is recommended for forest areas.

🚻 Toilets

Public toilets in the national park and town center.

💳 ATMs

ATMs in Kızılcahamam town center.

💊 Pharmacies

Pharmacies in the town center. Limited availability outside business hours.

🌲 National Park

Soğuksu Milli Park is open year-round. Follow posted rules and stay on marked trails.

♨️ Thermal baths

Kızılcahamam thermal springs have modern spa facilities. Book in advance during peak season.

🦕 Fossil forest

Çamlıdere Fossil Forest is a protected site. Follow posted rules.

📍 Access and map accuracy

Map coordinates identify the stops, not verified entrances.

Route stops

Know every stop before you arrive

Starting point · 90–120 min