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Hiking · Osmaniye, Osmaniye

Hemite Castle Approach

  • Distance2–3 km round trip (castle scramble)
  • Duration1–2 hours
  • Elevation450–620 m
  • Rating★ 4.0
  • TransportCar to Hemite village (80 km from Osmaniye; ~1.5 hrs via Kadirli). The final 8 km from Kadirli is unpaved; SUV recommended. No public transport.
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Hemite Castle Approach

Trail facts

Trail area
Hemite village, Kadirli district
Best season
Spring (April–May) and autumn (October)

What to bring

  • Sturdy footwear (loose rock on castle slopes)
  • Water
  • Sun protection
  • Basic scrambling confidence

Location

Hemite Köyü, near Kadirli, Osmaniye (80 km north of Osmaniye)

37.3200, 36.1000 View on map