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Hiking · Nevşehir, Nevşehir

Ihlara Valley Gorge Walk

  • Distance14 km (Ihlara to Selime)
  • Duration4–6 hours full length; 2–3 hours partial (to Belisırma)
  • ElevationMostly flat gorge floor (+50 m)
  • Rating★ 4.8
  • TransportTaxi from Nevşehir (₺600 round trip/~$17); or day tour from Göreme (₺800–1,200/~$23–$35 per person)
Ihlara Valley Gorge Walk

Trail facts

Trail area
Ihlara to Selime, Aksaray Province
Best season
April–June and September–October

What to bring

  • Hiking boots (gorge floor can be muddy)
  • 2 litres water
  • Packed lunch
  • Rain jacket in spring

Location

Ihlara Vadisi Giriş, Ihlara village entrance (38.281°N, 34.237°E)

38.2817, 34.2367 View on map