Sufi Trail Foundation

sufi trail is a mystical route of walking, biking and cultural tourism which follows the old ottoman hajj pilgrimage route to mecca. the story of hajj pilgrimage journey, which has been alive for more than thousand years in the landscape and memory of this region, records the origin of a wonderful pilgrimage tradition shared by millions of people in the world today. this route traditionally used by dwelling dervishes on their way to konya and further to jerusalem and mecca. in 801 kilometres sufi trail visits many sufi saints and passes spiritual, natural, historical and mostly personal highlights. by retracing this journey, provides a place of meeting with and connection for people of all faiths and cultures, inviting us to remember our common origins, to respect our cultural differences and to recognize our shared heritage. sufism will be one of the uniting soft powers. sufi trail also serves as a catalyst for sustainable tourism and economic development; a platform for the energy