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Hiking · Osmaniye, Osmaniye

Amanos Ridge Walk

  • Distance10–18 km one way (ridge section)
  • Duration6–9 hours
  • Elevation1,200–1,750 m
  • Rating★ 4.1
  • TransportCar to Zorkun Plateau or Geben Yayla (60–70 km from Osmaniye, 1–1.5 hrs). No marked trailhead; local knowledge or GPS waypoints needed.
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Amanos Ridge Walk

Trail facts

Trail area
Nur Dağları (Amanos Mountains)
Best season
April–June and September–October (summer fog at altitude is possible; winter snow above 1,000 m)

What to bring

  • Sturdy trekking boots
  • Trekking poles
  • 3+ litres of water
  • Layered clothing (summit can be 10–15°C colder than city)
  • GPS device or phone with offline map downloaded
  • Emergency whistle and first aid kit

Location

Upper Amanos range, accessible via Zorkun Plateau or Geben Yayla

37.0800, 36.5200 View on map