Göreme, the Valley of the Pigeons, Uchisar and the Valley of Love

Circular including different valleys and landscapes of Cappadocia.
It is a condensed version of the different landscapes found in the region.

The Pigeon Valley is relatively shaded, but the section after Uçhisar is much less so.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.37 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 350 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 343 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,351 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,057 m

Description of the walk

The circular can be started in Göreme or Uçhisar.
For Göreme, don't hesitate to stray from the town centre where parking can be difficult to find.
The circular route can be done in either direction, but I find that the Pigeon Valley is a gentle way to start.

The terrain is varied and some sections can be a little difficult. Nevertheless, the route is accessible, even for children aged 8-10.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,104 m - Göreme
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 1,114 m - Elif Star Hotel
  3. 2 : km 1.56 - alt. 1,155 m - Y-shaped fork
  4. 3 : km 2.26 - alt. 1,224 m - Restaurant
  5. 4 : km 3.49 - alt. 1,313 m - Argos in Cappadocia
  6. 5 : km 3.71 - alt. 1,333 m - Fourche
  7. 6 : km 3.84 - alt. 1,351 m - Parking
  8. 7 : km 4.17 - alt. 1,320 m - Göreme Cadesi
  9. 8 : km 4.74 - alt. 1,255 m - Crossroads
  10. 9 : km 5.58 - alt. 1,199 m - Edge of the woods
  11. 10 : km 8.33 - alt. 1,069 m - Parking
  12. 11 : km 9.09 - alt. 1,099 m - Yaylanin Yeri
  13. 12 : km 9.47 - alt. 1,123 m - Camping
  14. 13 : km 10.14 - alt. 1,147 m - Parking
  15. 14 : km 10.91 - alt. 1,130 m - Crossroads
  16. S/E : km 11.37 - alt. 1,104 m

Notes

In the Valley of Love, it is advisable to stay on the lower paths as groups of stray dogs may have taken up residence on the higher ground.

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