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Ilgar (Ulgar) Pass

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Ilgar (Ulgar) Pass

Posof, Ardahan

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A high mountain pass exceeding 2,500 meters on the shoulder of volcanic Mount Ilgar between Damal and Posof, overlooking green yaylas and forests in summer.

Safety warning

In winter the road is closed from time to time because of snow and blizzards; check the road conditions with the Highways Directorate before traveling. The area is close to the Georgian border; before going off-road, find out current access conditions from the local authorities, and do not enter military facilities or marked areas.

Its story

Mount Ilgar (Ulgar) rises to 2,918 meters between Posof and Damal and, judging by its igneous rocks, is of volcanic origin; its summit is often covered in cloud and fog, and the first snow of the year in the region usually falls here. The Damal–Posof road crosses the mountain's shoulder at a pass at an elevation of about 2,540-2,550 meters. At the pass is a spring called Soğuk Pınar, where travelers stop for a break; the Asmakonak yaylas nearby are covered with flowers in summer. Covered with snow from November to the end of April, the pass offers in summer a wide view of the forested slopes and yaylas descending toward the Posof valley.

Key facts

Admission
Open area
Best time
June-September
Elevation
about 2,550 m
Getting there
Damal–Posof highway

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Seasonal
  • Photography

Location

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41.45917, 42.72361

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulgar_Dağı | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damal | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49137293