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Alaçam Mountains and Plateaus

Dursunbey, Balıkesir

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A mountainous area south of Dursunbey, popular for camping and hiking, with dense pine forests and cool yaylas (highland pastures).

Safety warning

The risk of forest fire is high; do not light fires. Finding your way on forest roads can be difficult.

Its story

The Alaçam Mountains are a mid-altitude massif, with peaks over 1600 meters, stretching between the districts of Dursunbey, Bigadiç and Sındırgı. With dense pine forests, cold springs and flat yaylas (highland pastures), it is one of the coolest natural areas in the region. The yaylas around Alaçam village are used for picnics and nature walks in summer. The forest roads are also suitable for mountain biking and birdwatching.

Key facts

Elevation
Peaks over 1600 m
Best season
May – October

Trip purpose

  • Cycling
  • Seasonal
  • Quiet
  • Hiking

Location

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39.41362, 28.66530

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://acikbilim.yok.gov.tr/handle/20.500.12812/63632 | https://www.politikam.com/balikesirin-sakli-cenneti-dogal-guzellikleriyle-doga-turizminin-yeni-gozdesi-olmaya-aday