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Uçhisar Castle – Uçhisar Castle loop from Uçhisar

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Uçhisar Castle – Uçhisar Castle loop from Uçhisar

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4.6

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Uçhisar Castle – Uçhisar Castle loop from Uçhisar

01:35

5.46km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Göreme Millî Parkı

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Fairy Chimneys of Pigeon Valley

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The higher you go, the busier it gets

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2.20 km

The Evil Eye Tree in Göreme National Park

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Located near the parking lots directly on the descent into the Valley of the Dovecotes.

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2.54 km

View of Pigeon Valley

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View of the "entrance" to the valley of the pigeons or dovecotes.

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2.75 km

In Pigeon Valley

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It is very quiet in the Taubental valley.

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3.07 km

Rock-Cut Pigeon Houses

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Pigeon Valley is named after the many pigeon lofts in which pigeons still live.

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3.66 km

Viewpoint

4.42 km

Uçhisar Castle

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Not as high as Ortahisar castle and less dangerous, not dangerous at all actually. Entrance is 20 lira.

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4.73 km

Uçhisar Castle

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There are impressive caves to explore

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5.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

1.61 km

1.10 km

578 m

182 m

Surfaces

1.52 km

1.51 km

1.50 km

781 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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