View of Rose Valley – View of Rose Valley loop from Göreme

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View of Rose Valley – View of Rose Valley loop from Göreme

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4.7

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104

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View of Rose Valley – View of Rose Valley loop from Göreme

04:21

14.0km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.70 km for 24 m

After 5.98 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

View over Sword Valley (Kılıçlar Vadisi)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This vantage point is a little off the trail.

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2.84 km

Fairy Chimneys, Göreme National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Postcard spot, popular around afternoon

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3.24 km

Fairy Chimneys with Cave Churches and Dwellings

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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5.11 km

Colorful Rock Formations in Göreme National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Due to the different mineral composition of the sandstone, an extraordinary play of colors can be seen here, especially in the evening light.

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5.45 km

View of Rose Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Rose Valley from a cave

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8.90 km

View of Rose Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place to enjoy the sunset.

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9.68 km

Red Valley Trail and Rock Formations

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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13.3 km

Fairy chimneys with Göreme in the background

Highlight • Natural Monument

14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

4.68 km

3.13 km

1.26 km

140 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

3.99 km

3.76 km

645 m

613 m

400 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (1,060 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

18°C

10°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 11, 2025,Boucle Cheminées de fées – Vallée Rouge au départ de Göreme

At km 3.5, we turned right to take the loop heading east in the opposite direction of the trail. At about km 10.6, we found ourselves blocked by an impassable rock compression, forcing us to take a rather dangerous detour to find the trail. It is possible to avoid this by moving far enough away from the trail, which adds …

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May 22, 2022,Göreme, Rotes Tal (Kizilcukur), Kizilcukur-Panorama, Rosental1 (10km, 3h)

This top tour can also be done as a round trip from Göreme (10km, 3h). Ascent in the idyllic Red Valley (Kizilcukur) between narrow cliffs, through a few tunnels. In the upper part there is a nice café.

Descent to the upper edge of the Rosental 2 (Güllüdere 2). There is a café with a view by the Hach Church. …

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