Destination

Maşukiye -kartepe

One of Kocaeli’s green paradise towns is Maşukiye. The town is 120 kilometers from İstanbul and 20 kilometers from İzmit. Reached by passing along a lush green road lined on both sides with meat-grill and trout restaurants, Maşukiye is covered with apple, walnut, and cherry trees. The name of Maşukiye comes from mâşuk, meaning lover. When the road to Kartepe is followed from Maşukiye, Alabalık Vadisi is reached.

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Maşukiye -kartepe

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

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

The nearest stop is Hikmetiye Camii-derbent, 1.4 km to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 9.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Maşukiye -kartepe?
One of Kocaeli’s green paradise towns is Maşukiye. The town is 120 kilometers from İstanbul and 20 kilometers from İzmit. Reached by passing along a lush green road lined on both sides with meat-grill and trout restaurants, Maşukiye is covered with apple, walnut, and cherry trees. The name of Maşukiye comes from mâşuk, meaning lover. When the road to Kartepe is followed from Maşukiye, Alabalık Vadisi is reached.
Where is Maşukiye -kartepe?
Maşukiye -kartepe is in Kartepe, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Maşukiye -kartepe?
The suggested visit time for Maşukiye -kartepe is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Maşukiye -kartepe?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Maşukiye -kartepe; the closest are Hikmetiye Camii-derbent, Kuzuyayla-kartepe, Maşukiye.
Is Maşukiye -kartepe on the way anywhere, and which route?
Maşukiye -kartepe lies 9.8 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.