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Hiking · Malatya, Malatya

Karakaya Canyon Rim Walk

  • Distance6 km (out and back)
  • Duration2.5–3 hours
  • Elevation150 m gain
  • Rating★ 4.5
  • TransportRental car or private taxi from Malatya (₺500–₺700 return/~$14–$20); no public bus to trailhead
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Karakaya Canyon Rim Walk

Trail facts

Trail area
Karakaya Dam area, 45 km south-west of Malatya
Best season
April–June, September–October

What to bring

  • Hiking boots
  • Sun protection
  • Sufficient water (no sources on trail)
  • Map/offline GPS

Location

Karakaya Barajı Çevresi, Malatya Province, Turkey

38.2650, 38.1200 View on map