Destination

Maşukiye

Maşukiye, reached by passing along a road lush green all around and lined on both sides with meat-grill and trout restaurants, is covered with apple, walnut and cherry trees. The name of Maşukiye comes from mâşuk, meaning lover. When the Kartepe road is followed from Maşukiye, Alabalık Vadisi is reached. There are fish restaurants on both sides of this valley. Here, you can find the opportunity to dine accompanied by birdsong and the sound of water coming from the waterfalls.

Kartepe, Kocaeli

Maşukiye and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:60 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Maşukiye sits within Kartepe, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 8 of them in Kartepe.

The nearest stop is Kuzu Yaylası, 0 m. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 15 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Kuzu Yaylası0 mKuzuyayla-kartepe630 m to the northwestAltıoluk Eskiyayla2.8 km to the eastHaciyakup Çayiri Kartepe Zirvesi3 km to the eastSultaniye Serindere4.8 km to the southHikmetiye Camii-derbent5 km to the north

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Ankara15 kmIstanbul – Bolu15 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir15 kmIstanbul – Samsun15 kmIstanbul – Trabzon15 km

Frequently asked

What is Maşukiye?
Maşukiye, reached by passing along a road lush green all around and lined on both sides with meat-grill and trout restaurants, is covered with apple, walnut and cherry trees. The name of Maşukiye comes from mâşuk, meaning lover. When the Kartepe road is followed from Maşukiye, Alabalık Vadisi is reached. There are fish restaurants on both sides of this valley. Here, you can find the opportunity to dine accompanied by birdsong and the sound of water coming from the waterfalls.
Where is Maşukiye?
Maşukiye is in Kartepe, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Maşukiye?
The suggested visit time for Maşukiye is about 60 minutes.
What else is there to see near Maşukiye?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Maşukiye; the closest are Kuzu Yaylası, Kuzuyayla-kartepe, Altıoluk Eskiyayla.
Is Maşukiye on the way anywhere, and which route?
Maşukiye lies 15 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.