Region 17 · Explore without a tour guide
An independent walking route along the northern Asian Bosphorus from Beykoz through its forest to Yoros Fortress and Anadolu Kavağı harbor. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.
Interactive independent travel map
Follow four stops through Beykoz and its forest to Yoros Fortress and Anadolu Kavağı harbor near the Black Sea.
Page scrolling is active. Tap the button to move and zoom the map.
Getting to the starting point
Begin at Beykoz's waterfront and market streets. Continue uphill into the forest toward Yoros Fortress.
Take a bus or ferry to Beykoz. Confirm the stop and pedestrian approach before travelling.
Show the driver Beykoz Çarşı. Use a permitted drop-off point.
Plan your return from Anadolu Kavağı. Ferries and buses connect back to the city center.
Suggested flexible agenda
Allow roughly 5–7 hours with breaks. The routing service estimates about 90 minutes of walking, but the forest paths, the fortress climb and your pace may add time.
45–60 min
1Explore the waterfront and market streets before heading uphill.
45–60 min
2Walk through forest paths, look for ponds and Bosphorus glimpses.
60–90 min
3Climb to the fortress and enjoy Black Sea and Bosphorus views.
60–90 min
4Descend to the harbor, try seafood and plan your return.
Local survival guide
Use the map as a planning aid and follow current signs and local instructions.
Use the food and café filters to find mapped options. Anadolu Kavağı is known for seafood restaurants.
Use the toilet filter and ask at venues you visit.
The ATM filter shows mapped locations.
Pharmacy markers are not live opening-hour information.
Ferries serve Anadolu Kavağı. Check current timetables for the return.
This route includes forest paths and an uphill climb to Yoros Fortress. Allow extra time and turn back if conditions do not suit your mobility.
Map coordinates are not verified visitor entrances. Follow current signs.
Route stops
Starting point · 45–60 min
Begin at Beykoz waterfront. Explore the market streets and the small pier before heading uphill into the forest.
Walk · 45–60 min
Walk through Beykoz Grove. Follow the forest paths, look for ponds and enjoy Bosphorus glimpses through the trees.
Uphill walk · 60–90 min
Climb to Yoros Fortress above Anadolu Kavağı. Explore the surviving walls and towers and enjoy wide Black Sea and Bosphorus views.
Walk · 60–90 min
Descend to Anadolu Kavağı's harbor. Stop at seafood restaurants, watch the ferries and plan your return.