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There are more than ten species of trees in the forest. These tree
species are listed on the panels in the grove as stemless oak, thu-
ja, Hungarian oak, alder, poplar, aspen, walnut, plum, red pine,
larch, nut pine, beach pine, Scotch pine, cypress and ash. Apart
from these, there are fruit trees such as figs, apples, cherries and
hawthorn in the forest. On the publicity board of the urban forest,
there are hazelnut, cranberry, thorny holly-oak, pink-flowered lab-
danum, white-flowered labdanum, privet, heather, hollyhock, arbu-
tus, rosehip, deer thistle, mackerel, black mulberry, medlar, wisteria
and purple mulberry. There are also many types of flowers in the
Ataturk City Forest. Among the main flowers on the roadsides are
buttercup, veronica, honeysuckle, evening primrose, violet, cranber-
ry, dandelion, daisy, wild pea, meadow button, quincegrass, clover,
clover and wild vetch.

Tracks and Ponds will interest you

If you are coming to this forest, we can say that your main goals are
walking or jogging. That is why we have explained to describe the
hiking routes separately. There are 3 different walking routes in the
park. The total length of the trails reaches 12 kilometers.

Çıtkuşu Track: The 1.8-kilometer trail passes through the forest,
it is destined to become the most beautiful trail in the park.
Water Track: The round trip is 2.8 kilometers, the round trip is
specifically indicated because you are traveling on the same route.
This route is a route that passes along the banks of 3 ponds located
in the park, that is, a route that passes through the bottom of the
valley, and a straight route. A more convenient route, especially for
families with children. And according to other routes it is crowded.
Forest Track: The 3-kilometer trail goes full circle along the high
reaches of the valley.
Accessible Road: This road is a road that can be used by our
disabled citizens between Darüşşafaka Metro Gate and Hacıosman
Metro Gate. There are three ponds in the forest. Especially since
the area where there are ponds is a feeding ground for birds, bird
watching activities are also carried out here.
Small Pond: If you enter the Haciosman Metro Gate and follow
the Water Park, the first pond you will encounter is a Small Pond.
The Big Pond: Continuing along the same Water Track, you will see
the second pond on the right and the largest pond in the park is the
Big Pond.
Vadidibi Pond: While the Big Pond is on your right, when you
cross the stairs leading to the cruise terrace, the pond on the left is
Vadidibi pond. Picnics are not allowed in order to prevent damage
to the ecological balance of the creatures living in the Ataturk City
Forest. This is also one of the beautiful sides of the forest, because
the natural ecosystem is under protection. Ataturk City Forest is a
great route for those who want to spend the weekend intertwined
with nature!