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Hiking · Kars, Kars

Sarıkamış Pine Forest Nature Walk

  • Distance4–10 km (multiple marked trails)
  • Duration2–5 hours
  • Elevation1,900–2,400 m; rolling forest terrain
  • Rating★ 4.3
  • TransportDolmuş from Kars otogar to Sarıkamış (₺40, ~$1.25); trails accessible from town centre
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Sarıkamış Pine Forest Nature Walk

Trail facts

Trail area
Sarıkamış, 60 km southwest of Kars
Best season
June–October

What to bring

  • Hiking boots
  • Warm layer (temperature drops quickly at altitude)
  • Water
  • Bear spray not necessary but whistle advisable

Location

Sarıkamış Orman İçi, Kars Province

40.3376, 42.5843 View on map