About this Route
Route Map
Features
Stages
Stage 5: Gülek Castle – Ardıçlı – Efeler – Kenzin Pass
From Gülek Castle through juniper and cedar forests to Kenzin Pass. The historical Gelgez Han caravanserai stop lies along the way.
Stage 6: Kenzin Pass – Fakılar – Sinap Castle – Namrun
Reaches the medieval Sinap Castle and Namrun Castle, combining fortification heritage with high mountain scenery.
Stage 7: Namrun Castle – Sebil – Cehennem Dere
From Namrun Castle to Cehennem Dere, featuring forest campsites and multiple stream crossings at moderate difficulty.
Stage 8: Cehennem Dere – Atlılar (Sadiye)
One of the most demanding stages, with steep valleys and significant elevation changes between 650–1,400 m.
Stage 9: Sadiye (Atlılar) – Değnek Pond
Climbs to the route's highest points (2,250 m) to reach Değnek Pond, with impressive high-mountain panoramas.
Stage 10: Değnek Pond – Değnek Village
A short pleasant descent from the high plateau to Değnek Village through mountain meadows and forests.
Stage 11: Değnek – Tırtar – Arslanköy
Reaches Arslanköy, symbol of resistance against French forces in the War of Independence, combining history with natural scenery.
Stage 12: Arslanköy – Büyükkaya Summit
The longest stage, climbing to Büyükkaya Summit (~2,000 m) with exceptional panoramic views.
Stage 13: Büyükkaya Summit – Toros Village
A scenic descent from Büyükkaya Summit to Toros Village with beautiful high-mountain views.
Stage 14: Toros – Kuşluca – Güzeloluk
Reaches Güzeloluk Highland, an ancient settlement with Roman and Byzantine remains offering a nature walk rich in historical traces.
Stage 15: Güzeloluk – Harfilli – Güneyli – Gökler Stream
The final Taurus stage descends through valleys and pine forests to Gökler Stream, transitioning to the Olba Stage.