Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Göreme Millî Parkı

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

View over Sword Valley (Kılıçlar Vadisi)

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This vantage point is a little off the trail.

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4.17 km

Meskendir Valley Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4.53 km

Trail Through Rock Arches in Göreme National Park

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Beautiful path through many rock breakthroughs with great rock formations on the path ranch.

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5.86 km

Red Valley Trail and Rock Formations

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Nice trail along the Red Valley. Partly shaded paths and halfway is a small café where you can get water. Great panoramic views at the top.
Path is sometimes narrow and with ladders, surefootedness is required.

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7.35 km

Rose Valley (Güllüdere Valley)

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Beautiful valley with a small café by the upper cave church.

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9.04 km

View of Rose Valley

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10.6 km

Fairy Chimneys with Cave Churches and Dwellings

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Very large fairy chimney with a large number of partially accessible caves and chapels.

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11.0 km

Fairy Chimneys, Göreme National Park

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Postcard spot, popular around afternoon

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

4.08 km

2.22 km

1.49 km

177 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

3.59 km

1.95 km

1.35 km

1.07 km

366 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (1,050 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 April

13°C

4°C

66 %

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