Uludağ National Park

Uludağ National Park protects Mount Uludağ and surrounding slopes in Bursa Province, northwestern Turkey. The mountain rises to 2,543 metres and is the principal alpine and winter sports area for the Bursa region.

In winter the mountain hosts developed ski runs, lifts and resort services concentrated on the upper slopes, drawing day and overnight visitors for alpine sports. The park’s forests, alpine meadows and trails are used in summer for hiking, picnics and nature observation.

The park is served by an aerial cable car connection from the city of Bursa that provides straightforward access from the urban area to higher elevations and resort facilities.

The area was designated a national park to conserve its forests and alpine landscapes and to support regulated recreational development; modern winter tourism infrastructure expanded during the 20th century. The mountain has a long local history as a seasonal retreat and recreation area.

Uludağ rises immediately south of the city of Bursa in northwestern Turkey and dominates the local skyline as the highest peak in the Marmara region.

• Elevation: Summit elevation is 2,543 metres, making the mountain the highest peak in the Marmara region of northwestern Turkey.
• Seasonal use: Winter months are the main season for alpine skiing; summer months are used for hiking, mountain picnics and botanical interest on the forested slopes.
• Access: A cable car from the city of Bursa provides direct passenger access from the urban area to the mountain's recreational zones.

What to See #

• Summit (2,543 m): Summit area - the mountain top reaches 2,543 metres and provides panoramic views over the Marmara region and the city of Bursa.
• Ski areas and resorts: Ski zones and facilities - organized slopes, lifts and winter tourism infrastructure concentrated on the mountain's upper slopes and plateaus.
• Cable car: Cable car link from Bursa - an aerial tramway connects the city with the mountain, providing regular passenger access to higher elevations.