The 102-kilometer Zengibar Hiking Trail, which covers the districts of Bozkır, Hadim, and Taşkent in Konya, has been opened to tourism.
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated that Konya, with its millennia-old history, possesses numerous natural and cultural riches. He mentioned that they have undertaken significant efforts to preserve these riches and promote them for tourism.
Mayor Altay, emphasizing the historical significance of the Zengibar Hiking Trail, expressed that it will become Turkey's new hiking route. He continued:
"Starting from Bozkır and passing through the neighborhoods of Hadim and Taşkent, concluding at Bolay Plateau, this trail, historically used as a migration route, has been made accessible to tourism with the efforts of our municipality. We have completed the installation of direction signs along the path, bearing the traces of history, using the resources of our municipality. Following scientific surface research, with the support of all our institutions based on the decision of the Konya Governorship's Provincial Promotion Board, we have successfully completed our efforts. I extend my thanks to the supporting institutions. Thanks to this, nature enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a safer and more enjoyable hike in the region. I invite all nature enthusiasts who want to be immersed in history and nature to explore the Zengibar Hiking Trail and witness the beauty of this area up close."
A participant expressing the enjoyable nature of the hike mentioned that they had a delightful journey where nature, tourism, and culture came together. They stated, "The presence of professional guides provides a sense of security. It makes the experience more enjoyable and allows us to gain more knowledge. We would love to see more events like this in the future. We thank the Metropolitan Municipality for organizing this event."
The Zengibar Hiking Trail, named after the Zengibar Castle in the ancient city of Isauria, considered one of the largest cities of ancient Rome, encompasses the borders of Hadim, Taşkent, and Bozkır. Guided by scientific reports, the Zengibar Hiking Trail route features valleys, canyons, dams, ancient roads, plateaus, passes, ancient cities, cisterns, historical bridges, forests, caves, endemic plants, and vineyards.
