MR-22 · Uludağ
Rising south of Bursa, Uludağ is the highest mountain in the Marmara Region, reaching an elevation of 2,543 metres. Known as Olympos in antiquity, the mountain was regarded in mythology as one of the places where the gods lived.
Also known as Keşiş Dağı (Monks’ Mountain) during the Byzantine period, due to the monasteries established on its slopes, it received its present name in 1925. Bearing traces of different civilisations and belief systems throughout history, the mountain holds an important place in Bursa’s cultural heritage.
Uludağ is notable for its extensive forests, high-altitude mountain meadows, glacial lakes and rich wildlife. Natural lakes such as Karagöl, Aynalıgöl and Kilimligöl are among the mountain’s most distinctive landscapes. Home to numerous plant and animal species, the area was designated a national park in 1961 and placed under protection.
One of Türkiye’s leading winter tourism destinations, Uludağ attracts visitors for skiing and snowboarding, as well as hiking, camping and nature excursions during the summer months. With its forests, lakes and mountain scenery taking on different forms throughout the seasons, Uludağ is an important part of the natural heritage that represents Bursa’s richness.
Official sources+
Source titles are given in their original language.
- Bursa Valiliği – Uludağ
- T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı – Millî Parklar (Uludağ Millî Parkı)
- Bursa İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü – Millî Parklar
