Cycling enthusiasts experienced a journey through history and nature on the new bike route created by Konya Metropolitan Municipality and supported by the Mevlana Development Agency (MEVKA).
Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality, Uğur İbrahim Altay, stated that they are working to promote environmentally friendly transportation and an active lifestyle in Konya, the city with the longest bicycle path network in Türkiye, spanning 680 kilometers.
The new bicycle route, supported by the Mevlana Development Agency (MEVKA) under the 2024 Tourism Technical Support Program, begins at the Eflatunpınar Water Monument, which dates back approximately 3,200 years to the Hittite period, passes through the neighborhoods of Akburun, Gölkaşı, and Çiftlik, and concludes at the Eşrefoğlu Mosque, a work from the Beyliks era.
To support and develop bicycle tourism in Konya, the route—equipped with directional and informational signs—allowed cyclists to enjoy a pleasant day while receiving guided information about the historical treasures, all amidst the unique scenery of Lake Beyşehir.
The fact that the bicycle route begins at the Eflatunpınar Water Monument, listed on the UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List, and ends at the Eşrefoğlu Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will also play a significant role in promoting the cultural landmarks of Konya.
