Where is Büyükdere Vadisi?

Büyükdere Vadisi is in Gebze, Kocaeli.

What else is there to see near Büyükdere Vadisi?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Büyükdere Vadisi; the closest are Ambargölü Deresi, Kutluca Köprüsü, Taşköprü Çobangeçidi Kanyonu.

Is Büyükdere Vadisi on the way anywhere, and which route?

Büyükdere Vadisi lies 7.7 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Büyükdere Vadisi

Büyükdere Valley is a natural trail located within the borders of Gebze, stretching between Tavşanlı and Tepemayır villages.

Gebze, Kocaeli

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Highlights

Hiking
Nature

Good for

Nature lovers
Families

Within the borders of Gebze, there are two places with the name Ballıkayalar. One of them is the nature park located near Tavşanlı Köyü, and the other is located within the Büyükdere valley, through which our route passes, near Tepemayır Köyü. This route starts from Duraklı Köyü and continues in the direction of Büyükdere's flow, ending in Tepemayır Köyü.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Büyükdere Vadisi sits within Gebze, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 11 of them in Gebze.

The nearest stop is Ambargölü Deresi, 2 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 7.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ambargölü Deresi2 km to the south Kutluca Köprüsü5.3 km to the southeast Taşköprü Çobangeçidi Kanyonu5.4 km to the south Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti9.8 km to the south Ballikayalar18 km to the southwest Demirciler Konağı19 km to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Ankara7.7 km Istanbul – Bolu7.7 km Istanbul – Nevsehir7.7 km Istanbul – Samsun7.7 km Istanbul – Trabzon7.7 km

Frequently asked

What is Büyükdere Vadisi?: Büyükdere Valley is a natural trail located within the borders of Gebze, stretching between Tavşanlı and Tepemayır villages.
Where is Büyükdere Vadisi?: Büyükdere Vadisi is in Gebze, Kocaeli.
What else is there to see near Büyükdere Vadisi?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Büyükdere Vadisi; the closest are Ambargölü Deresi, Kutluca Köprüsü, Taşköprü Çobangeçidi Kanyonu.
Is Büyükdere Vadisi on the way anywhere, and which route?: Büyükdere Vadisi lies 7.7 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.