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Adventure · Diyarbakır, Diyarbakır

Karacadağ Summit Trek

  • Distance55 km to trailhead (rental car) + 6–10 km hiking
  • Best seasonMay–June (wildflowers) and September–October
  • PriceFuel cost only if self-driving; guide optional at 500–800 TRY (~$13–$21)
  • OperatorSelf-guided or with local trekking guide; rental car required (from Avis +90 412 235 3030 at DIY Airport)
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Karacadağ Summit Trek

Activity facts

Where
55 km west of Diyarbakır; summit at 1,919 m
Duration
Full day

Equipment

  • Hiking boots
  • Warm layer (cold at altitude even in June)
  • Water 2+ L
  • GPS or downloaded offline map (Maps.me)

Location

Karacadağ Volcanic Peak, Şanlıurfa-Diyarbakır border

37.6700, 39.8300 View on map