Church Under the Tree – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Ihlara Valley

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Church Under the Tree – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Ihlara Valley

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Church Under the Tree – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Ihlara Valley

00:59

3.49km

70m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Ihlara Özel Çevre Koruma Bölgesi

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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272 m

Church Under the Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

Church with beautiful frescoes.

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471 m

Bench With a View of the Stream

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Bench overlooking the river.

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763 m

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Highlight • Cave

One of the many rock churches. But is in good condition.

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796 m

Wooden Log Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Of course there are also real bridges over the creek.

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1.58 km

Snake Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Very nicely preserved cave church in the Ihlara Gorge

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1.85 km

View of Ihlara Valley from the Black Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the right side of the bank (coming from Ihlara) the path climbs slightly and you have a beautiful view over the valley.

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2.34 km

Riverside Cafés in Ihlara Valley

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A nice cafe in the gorge. Especially nice the open seating on the lake.

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3.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.55 km

1.35 km

299 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

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Church Under the Tree – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Ihlara Valley

Church Under the Tree

Bench With a View of the Stream

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Wooden Log Bridge

Snake Church

View of Ihlara Valley from the Black Church

Riverside Cafés in Ihlara Valley

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