P4 Dağyenice Pond - Atlas
P4 Dağyenice Pond - Atlas
6,5 km
Max.: 31,2%/-27,6% - Av.: 6,8%/-7,9%
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Located 7 km south of Misi and just 3.5 km from Dağyenice neighborhood, Dağyenice Pond has become a popular spot in recent years for nature and outdoor sports lovers. Built for agricultural irrigation purposes in Gördükalanı - a 500-meter-high plateau nestled between the neighborhoods of Dağyenice, Atlas, and Doğancı - the pond attracts not just picnickers in spring and summer, but also campers with tents and amateur anglers.
The Mysia Trails hiking and biking routes, which pass through both the facilities around the pond and the surrounding forestland provided by the Regional Directorate of Forestry, have boosted interest in the area.
The trailhead starts at the end of the road heading west from within the picnic area. From the signpost, a well-defined dirt path gradually climbs uphill for about 2 km. This trail is also shared with the B1 and B3 biking routes that lead to Çalı and Kayapa. Some parts of the dirt road north of Çiftlik Hill can get muddy during rainy seasons, but it's still passable.
After cresting the hill, the trail winds down toward the southern edge of Atlas neighborhood. About 500 meters past a large plane tree, you'll see a sign for Atlas-turn left there. The dirt road passes through orchards and after 1 km, you’ll reach the square in front of Atlas Mosque.
At this point, turn right and after 500 meters you’ll join the trail connecting to İnegazi. If you want to complete a full loop, you can take the 5 km B2 biking trail in reverse, which leads from the south side of Dağyenice Pond back to the opposite shore near the picnic area. The total length of this loop is 12 km.
About 2.1 km into the route, you'll reach Kavakyanı and can turn right onto a path that leads to the southern ridge of Çalı Pond. This scenic stretch takes you through pine and oak forests, weaving between Karakirazlar Hill and Araptaşı Hill, and offers views over Çalı and Bursa. After about 1.7 km, you’ll reach Çalı Pond.
At this point, you’ve joined the P8 trail (Atlas - Çalı Pond - Çalı). Turning right will take you 4 km to Çalı Square; turning left leads you back to the P4 trail after 2 km. From there, turning right will bring you to Atlas village square after 3 km, while turning left gets you back to Dağyenice Pond after 3.5 km.