Place to visit
Mount Türkmen, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Mount Türkmen is a summit in Turkey (Eskişehir), at 1,833 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Turkey
- Elevation
- 1,833 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- SAW Pendik, Istanbul, 187 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 39.43131, 30.38645
What it is and where
Mount Türkmen is a summit in Turkey (Eskişehir), at 1,833 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Eskişehir, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 42 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.43131, 30.38645; the nearest main airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, Pendik, Istanbul), 187 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Türkmen is September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,833 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:31
- FebBetter not10:30
- MarBetter not11:41
- AprBetter not13:03
- MayBetter not14:10
- JunPossible14:46
- JulPossible14:31
- AugPossible13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctPossible10:56
- NovBetter not9:47
- DecBetter not9:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | September | June to August and October |
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Türkmen has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kayserkale HillHill in Kütahya, western Turkey13 km
- Oyuk HillHill in Kütahya, western Turkey27 km
- Doğan HillHill in Afyonkarahisar, western Turkey31 km
- Kütahya Hava MüzesiMuseum in Kütahya District32 km
- Kocakır HillHill in Kütahya, western Turkey33 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Nature
- Troy: ancient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war
- Mount Ararat: highest peak in Turkey
- Göbekli Tepe: neolithic archaeological site in Turkey
- Pamukkale: hot springs in Turkey
- Golden Horn: urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey
- Mount Nemrut: mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey
Every Turkey place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Türkmen?
It is a summit in Turkey. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mount Türkmen?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,833 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.
How do you get to Mount Türkmen?
The nearest main airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 187 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kayserkale Hill, Oyuk Hill, Doğan Hill. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
Keep reading
- Eskişehir14 places to see in and around Eskişehir, Turkey: Dorylaeum, Reşadiye Mosque, Mount Türkmen. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- Nature961 places for nature in Turkey, from Troy to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude and day
- TurkeyBefore travelling to Turkey: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Spanish citizens…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mount Türkmen on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.