Turkey

Long time out of print, finally the new edition is here. Many new routes, new areas, more climbing fun on the Turkish Riviera. In this super designed guide, the areas Geyikbayiri, Hacimustafalar, Citdibi, Akyarlar, Beycik, Olympos, Cirali, Adrasan/Yarasali (DWS), Kas/Kaputas are described. Beyond the many impressive pictures, you get all the information such as length of the route, number of belays and difficulty. The topos of the climbing routes are shown on color pictures of the respective walls. The individual sectors of the areas are also clearly marked on color photos. The most important phrases in Turkish are at the end of the book with English translation. Rock: limestone Difficulties:predominant 6th, 7th and the 8th grade on the UIAA scale Protection: sport climbing conditions Season: spring, fall, winter 326 pages Language: English / Turkish Edition 2023 Ö. Kayikci Self publisher

Climbing at the foot of the Latmos mountains 208 pages Language Turkish / English Edition 2013 Z. Aktuyun

Climbing guide for the whole Turkey 200 pages language english edition 2012 Z. Geels

the mediterranean´sfinest rock climbs 288 pages language french / english edition 2014 E. Alamichel

The climbing/bouldering guide describes areas in the immediate surroundings of Izmir – Kaynaklar, Gökdere and Kiriklar. The crags and boulders are extremely close to the city, just 20–30 km to the east, and the beach is just a few steps further on. So once you’ve finished climbing, you can always enjoy a relaxing evening by the sea … what more could you want?The two areas, Kaynaklar and Gökdere, together offer over 300 sport climbing routes ranging from 4 to 8c+, and there are also a few trad routes. The area is rounded off by a small bouldering area – Kırıklar currently offers 63 boulders ranging from 4 to 7b+, as well as a number of boulders with plenty of potential. Those wishing to stay in the area a little longer can also head to nearby Manisa. There, among other things, the rewarding Sarikaya climbing area awaits with a further 170 routes.The guide is simple and clearly laid out. All necessary Information is presented in tabular form or as pictograms – grade, length, number of bolts, aspect, wall inclination and  suitability for children. The topos are clearly marked on the photos.The guide is written in both Turkish and English throughout.192 pagesLanguage Turkish, EnglishEdition 2026Zorbey Aktuyun

The Manisa Climbing Guide presents, besides the Sarikaya climbing area, two other small spots - Spil and Yarikkaya. The areas are all located northeast of Izmir (Turkish Aegean coast) and were dormant for a long time until they were discovered.Sarikaya, the biggest and most famous area of the area is waiting with 168 sport climbing routes and some trad routes at 650 m above sea level. The wall height varies between 10 and 50 meters. There are some 7c's on 47 meters! Otherwise the difficulties are between 5 and 8b+ and from about 14.00 you climb in the shade.The limestone conglomerate rock is good to climb and is almost virgin.The climbing guide is modern and shows the routes on good color photos. Information on how to get there, on accommodations, on equipment, on the slope of the rock, on child-friendliness and much more is given as pictograms or as text. And all this in Turkish or English.128 pagesLanguage Turkish, EnglishEdition 2022

The Aladağlar Mountains are the highest massif of the central Taurus Mountains. It is also home to the densest collection of mountains over 3000 meters high in the Central Taurus. In addition to the climbing areas, the book also describes some trekking and ski tours through this wild, deserted mountain range. So if you fancy climbing away from the heavily trafficked (southern) European areas, you'll find plenty of climbing material in the Aladaglar Mountains nestled in tranquil, dreamlike nature.The 2014 edition of the climbing guide has increased considerably compared to the previous edition. In total, there are now over 500 routes in the guide, more precisely 450 sport climbing routes as well as alpine multi-pitch routes. The routes are climbed on limestone or conglomerate. The long routes offer up to 600m of climbing!The climbing guide is clearly structured and very clearly laid out. The topos of the sport climbing routes are well readable over color photographs. For the multi-pitch routes, in addition to photos of the wall with drawn route course, there are also accurate sketches. All routes are briefly characterized + notes on protection, required material, individual lengths, rappelling routes, ...230 pagesLanguage EnglishEdition 2014Recep InceRenk Tanitim  

Sarikaya near Manisa, north of Izmir (Turkish Aegean coast), lay dormant for a long time until it was discovered. 2 Turkish climbers took on the rocks after passing them for years. In December 2011, the development of the climbing area, which is also ideally suited for the Turkish summer, began.The area awaits with 120 sport climbing routes and some trad routes at 650 m above sea level. The wall height varies between 10 and 47 meters. There are some 7c's on 47 meters! Otherwise the difficulties are between 5 and 8b+ and from about 14.00 you climb in the shade.The limestone conglomerate rock is good to climb and is almost virgin.The climbing guide is modern and depicts the routes on good color photos. Information on how to get there (whether by bus or car), on accommodations, on equipment, on the slope of the rock, on child-friendliness and much more is given as pictograms or as text. And all this in Turkish or English.A successful book for a small, fine area!96 pagesLanguage Turkish, EnglishEdition 2015

Comprehensive survey for Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey 280 pages Language: English Edition 2006 W. Groenewegen and M. van den Berg Rocks Unlimited Publications Area: the best climbing areas of Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey

The new edition of Dogan Palut's climbing guide to Turkey now includes even more areas. These are not only in the west of the country, but also in the eastern and southern parts of Turkey as well as in Cyprus. All top equipped climbing areas. The alternative to Antalya. The climbing guide is completely bilingual. There is sufficient information for all areas. The topos are always based on colour photos. The routes are graded in UIAA and franc. Scale. The length of the route, the type of protection and the person opening up the route are also stated. The areas can be found more quickly by using grip marks.Included areas: Ballikayalar, Geyve, Pelitözü - Gölpazari, Narlidere - Oylat, Kaynaklar, Anavarza, Levent Vadisi, Kemaliye and Gargasuyu (Cyprus). 277 pages language turkish, english edition 2018 D. Palut