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: 7.07 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,148 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,125 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,432 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,468 ft

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 : mi 0 - alt. 3,622 ft - Göreme
  2. 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 3,655 ft - Elif Star Hotel
  3. 2 : mi 0.97 - alt. 3,789 ft - Y-shaped fork
  4. 3 : mi 1.4 - alt. 4,016 ft - Restaurant
  5. 4 : mi 2.17 - alt. 4,308 ft - Argos in Cappadocia
  6. 5 : mi 2.3 - alt. 4,373 ft - Fourche
  7. 6 : mi 2.39 - alt. 4,432 ft - Parking
  8. 7 : mi 2.59 - alt. 4,331 ft - Göreme Cadesi
  9. 8 : mi 2.94 - alt. 4,117 ft - Crossroads
  10. 9 : mi 3.47 - alt. 3,934 ft - Edge of the woods
  11. 10 : mi 5.17 - alt. 3,507 ft - Parking
  12. 11 : mi 5.65 - alt. 3,606 ft - Yaylanin Yeri
  13. 12 : mi 5.88 - alt. 3,684 ft - Camping
  14. 13 : mi 6.3 - alt. 3,763 ft - Parking
  15. 14 : mi 6.78 - alt. 3,707 ft - Crossroads
  16. S/E : mi 7.07 - alt. 3,622 ft

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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