Kastamonu ilinde oluşturulan doğa yürüyüş rotalarının doğa temelli turizm potansiyeli üzerine bir inceleme

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 2, 394 - 403, 31.12.2024

Çağdaş Aydın

https://doi.org/10.53601/tourismandrecreation.1500717

Öz

Bu çalışma, Kastamonu ilinde belirlenen doğa yürüyüş rotalarının, doğa temelli turizm açısından potansiyelini detaylı bir şekilde ele almaktadır. Doğa turizmi, özel ilgi turizmi talebinin artmasıyla birlikte giderek önem kazanmaktadır. Kastamonu'nun doğal güzellikleri, bu ilin doğa yürüyüşleri için potansiyel bir hedef nokta olabileceğini öne çıkarmaktadır. Bu araştırmada, Wikiloc uygulaması aracılığıyla Kastamonu'daki doğa yürüyüş rotalarının nicel ve nitel özellikleri incelenmiştir. Araştırmada, toplamda 974 doğa yürüyüş rotası belirlenmiş ve bu rotaların uzunlukları, irtifa kazanımları ve teknik zorluk seviyeleri gibi Wikiloc sisteminde yer alan parametreler üzerinden bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Yapılan analizler, Kastamonu ilinin farklı zorluk seviyelerine ve mesafelere ev sahipliği yapan birçok doğa yürüyüş rotasına sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu çeşitlilik, farklı ilgi ve yetenek düzeylerine sahip yürüyüşçüler için geniş bir yelpazede seçenekler sunmaktadır. Ancak, yürüyüş rotalarının altyapısı ve yönlendirme unsurları açısından eksiklikler bulunmaktadır, bu da turistik değerlerin tam potansiyelini göstermesini engellemektedir. Örneğin, yön işaretleri, kamp alanları ve dinlenme alanları gibi bileşenlerin eksikliği, bölgenin turistler tarafından tam anlamıyla keşfedilmesini olumsuz yönde etkilemektedir. Kastamonu'nun doğa yürüyüşü potansiyeli, geniş bir ilgi grubuna hizmet etme kapasitesi göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte, yürüyüş rotalarının planlama, tasarım ve yönetiminde, doğal kaynakların korunması konusunda hassasiyet gösterilmesi gerekmektedir. Bu, bölgenin sürdürülebilir turizm hedeflerine ulaşmasına yardımcı olacaktır. Gelecekteki araştırmalar için, ziyaretçi tipolojileri ve motivasyonlarının analizi, yerel paydaşların görüşlerinin alınması ve çevresel etki değerlendirmelerinin yapılması önerilmektedir. Ayrıca, Kastamonu'nun doğa yürüyüşü

Anahtar Kelimeler

Doğa Yürüyüşü, Doğa Temelli Turizm, Sürdürülebilir Turizm, Yürüyüş Rotaları, Kastamonu

An investigation on the nature-based tourism potential of nature hiking routes in Kastamonu

Öz

This study examines the potential of the designated trekking routes in Kastamonu province in terms of nature-based tourism. Nature tourism is gaining more and more importance with the increasing demand for special interest tourism. Kastamonu's natural beauties highlight that this province can be a potential destination for nature walks. In this study, the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of trekking routes in Kastamonu were analyzed using the Wikiloc application. In the research, 974 trekking routes were identified, and an evaluation was made based on parameters such as the length, altitude gain, and technical difficulty levels of these routes. The analysis shows that Kastamonu province has many trekking routes with different difficulty levels and distances. This diversity offers a wide range of options for hikers with different levels of interest and ability. However, there needs to be more infrastructure and orientation elements of the hiking routes, preventing the full potential of the tourist assets from being realized. For example, the lack of components such as direction signs, camping areas, and rest areas negatively affects tourists' full exploration of the region. Kastamonu's trekking potential shows the capacity to serve a wide range of interest groups. However, hiking route planning, design, and management should be sensitive to protecting natural resources. This will help the region achieve its sustainable tourism goals. For future research, analysis of visitor typologies and motivations, consultation with local stakeholders, and environmental impact assessments are recommended. Developing effective marketing and branding strategies for Kastamonu as a trekking destination is also important.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Trekking-Hiking, Nature-Based Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Hiking Routes, Kastamonu

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