Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Göreme Millî Parkı

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2.74 km

View of Pigeon Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Following the path that climbs between the rocks you arrive at this glimpse of the entire valley

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2.80 km

Trail through the rock formations in Göreme National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.54 km

Pigeon Valley (Güvercinlik Valley)

Highlight • Gorge

3.90 km

View of the rock formations in Göreme National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view on one of the best tours around Göreme. If the weather is good, you can see the Erciyes Dağı mountain in the background and are reminded a bit of the famous Mount Fuji in Japan :-)

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4.11 km

View of the fairy chimneys, Göreme National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Early in the morning you won't meet anyone, but in the afternoon you will see quite a few hikers.

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5.26 km

Göreme Historic Alleyways

Highlight • Historical Site

Great for taking beautiful photos :-) It's best to come (unlike us) at sunrise or sunset.

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8.72 km

Uçhisar Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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8.85 km

Uçhisar Castle

Highlight • Castle

There are impressive caves to explore

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8.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

1.52 km

969 m

942 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

1.42 km

569 m

459 m

285 m

113 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

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