Between forest springs, ancient thermal traditions and open-air adventures, discover how Bursa’s quiet autumn becomes the true start of winter.
When the mountains are cloaked in shades of gold and the morning air smells of damp moss and wood smoke, the real season begins – contrary to all cliches – not with the first snow, but much earlier. Anyone who thinks that bus trips to the Alps are only for ski tourists in the height of winter has yet to discover the most beautiful part of the year: autumn.
During this transitional period, when mountain villages become quieter and terraces emptier, classic winter sports regions reveal an entirely different character. Hiking paths open, springs whisper through the forest, and the wide landscapes of Uludağ turn into playgrounds for nature lovers. Reaching these places has become easier than ever thanks to modern public buses and small regional connections – routes that remain pleasantly unknown and wonderfully uncrowded.
Springs where stories begin
One such route leads to an area renowned for its natural springs – tiny, crystal-clear sources that rise silently from the forest floor.
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