Nature / Summit

Kösedağ

Eleşkirt, Ağrı

CommonMachine translated

A mountain rising alone northwest of the Eleşkirt Plain with a bare, steep dome of about 3,433 m, suitable for training climbs before Mount Ağrı.

Safety warning

Although not technical, this is a long and steep mountain climb; go with an experienced person or a guide, and follow the weather forecast. Because of the risk of snow and fog, the main season is the summer months. This is a rural region; check access conditions with local authorities before visiting.

Its story

Kösedağ is a massif rising alone northwest of the plain, about 20 km from the Eleşkirt district center; sources give the height of its summit as 3,433–3,445 meters. It is said to have taken its name (kose, 'beardless') from its treeless, bare and steep dome-shaped appearance. The easiest ascent of the mountain, which rises between the villages of Yukarıkopuz and Gözaydın, is the classic route along the ridge above Gözaydın village, about 14 km round trip; along the way, at 3,030 meters, there is a cairn that helps with navigation. Mountaineers choose the Kösedağ climb for acclimatization and training before Mount Ağrı. The summit offers a wide view of the Eleşkirt Plain and the surrounding ranges.

Key facts

Admission: Open area
Elevation: About 3,433 m
Climbing time: Full day (~14 km round trip)
Getting there: Eleşkirt, via Gözaydın village

Trip purpose

Seasonal
Photography
Hiking

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39.89542, 42.64356

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6seda%C4%9F | https://www.serka.gov.tr/assets/upload/dosyalar/agri-turizm-kesif-rehberi.pdf | https://goturkiye.com/agri | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2293222212