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Göreme, the Valley of the Pigeons, Uchisar and the Valley of Love
Visorando Member
7.07 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,125 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Turkey
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.
Barbaros Farm
2.76 mi
+105 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Turkey
A short walk in the pine forest bordering the Barbaros farm in Çamarası. The paths are sometimes very wide, but the forest is beautiful.
The Barbaros farm is a model organic farm that welcomes woofers.
From the Emli Valley to Elekgolu
12.10 mi
+2,411 ft
-2,388 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Turkey
Hike in the mountains to the village of Elekgölü. The hike allows you to slowly descend into the high-walled Alaboğaz Gorge. The trail runs alongside a riverbed (dry at certain times of the year) and leads directly to the small picturesque village of Elekgölü.
From Uçhisar Castle to Goreme
3.88 mi
+66 ft
-853 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Turkey
This one-way walk can be done in both directions and allows to reach Uçhisar and Goreme while passing through the Pigeon Valley. You will have a clear view of the castle during most of the walk and you will pass between white volcanic rocks with random shapes.