Camping and outdoors / Hiking trail
Koramaz Valley
Melikgazi, Kayseri
A valley stretching 12 km along an earthquake fault, containing 42 rock churches and added to the UNESCO Tentative List in 2020.
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Its story
The Koramaz Valley is a valley formed by a fault line, stretching east–west east of Kayseri. In the valley, about 12 km long, there are 42 rock-cut churches as well as dovecotes and traces of old settlements. Historic settlements such as Ağırnas, Turan and Büyükbürüngüz lie along the valley. UNESCO added the Koramaz Valley to the World Heritage Tentative List in 2020. For those looking for a Cappadocia experience away from the crowds, it is possible to hike along the valley.
Key facts
- Length
- About 12 km
- Admission
- Free
- Best period
- April–June, September–October
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
38.80271, 35.68242
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koramaz_Vadisi | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koramaz_Valley