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Hiking · Nevşehir, Nevşehir

Meskendir Valley to Ortahisar

  • Distance6 km one way
  • Duration2–3 hours
  • Elevation+60 m / -80 m
  • Rating★ 4.5
  • TransportStart at Göreme; dolmuş from Ortahisar back to Göreme (₺30/~$0.90)
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Meskendir Valley to Ortahisar

Trail facts

Trail area
Between Göreme and Ortahisar
Best season
Spring and autumn; avoid midday in July–August

What to bring

  • Sturdy shoes
  • Sunhat
  • 1.5 litres water

Location

Trailhead near Göreme Open Air Museum exit (38.643°N, 34.828°E); ends at Ortahisar village

38.6433, 34.8283 View on map