HIKING IN ALADAĞLAR
Aladağlar National Park, nestled in the majestic Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey, is a dream destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its rugged peaks, deep canyons, and crystal-clear mountain streams, the park offers a wide range of hiking trails for all levels, from easy walks to challenging alpine routes.Along the trails, you’ll experience breathtaking landscapes, alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, and stunning views of dramatic rock formations. Popular routes include paths leading to the famous Emli Valley, Sokullupınar, and the summit of Mount Demirkazık.Whether you are looking for a peaceful day hike or a multi-day trekking adventure, Aladağlar provides an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature.
Aladağlar is a magnificent mountain range for trekking enthusiasts with its deep long valleys, high plateaus, high altitude lakes and magnificent vegetation. When you climb to the heights, you will feel the thin air deeply and its magnificence will refresh you in every sense.
We are waiting for you for unusual experiences, intertwined with nature; adventures with small groups, wonderful people, touching the local people, sensitive to cultures and nature!
ONE-DAY TREKKINGS
I.Emli Valley
The trek lasts approximately 3 hours at an altitude of 1,500–1,750 m after breakfast. Upon reaching the destination, the group visits Sarimehmet for 1 hour of rest and a picnic. Following a conversation with the Yörüks, the return trek takes about 3 hours.
II. Arpalık Plateau
The trek lasts approximately 3 hours at an altitude of 1,500–2,400 m after breakfast. Upon reaching Arpalık Plateau, the group enjoys 1 hour of rest and a picnic. On the return journey to the pension, there is 1 hour of rest at Demirkazık Village, on the way through Cimbar Valley, followed by a 4-hour trek back.
The trek lasts approximately 3 hours at an altitude of 1,500–1,750 m after breakfast. Upon reaching the destination, the group visits Sarimehmet for 1 hour of rest and a picnic. Following a conversation with the Yörüks, the return trek takes about 3 hours.
II. Arpalık Plateau
The trek lasts approximately 3 hours at an altitude of 1,500–2,400 m after breakfast. Upon reaching Arpalık Plateau, the group enjoys 1 hour of rest and a picnic. On the return journey to the pension, there is 1 hour of rest at Demirkazık Village, on the way through Cimbar Valley, followed by a 4-hour trek back.
TREKKINGS FOR TWO DAYS
I. ALACA PLATEAU
Day 1 - By moving from Cukurbag village which has 1500 m altituted and by passing from Emli valley and Sarimehmet, it is reached to Alaca Plateau which has 2400 m altituted after 6 hours.Day 2 - By moving from Alaca plateau and following the way on Katir Yolagi and Oluk Sekisi, it is reached to Cukurbag village in Emli plateau after 6 hours.
II. EZNEVIT PLATEAU
Day 1 - By moving from Cukurbag village and following the way on Turlu Mount and Alican, it is reached to Eznevit plateau which has 2540 m altitude after 4 hours.Day 2 - By moving from Eznevit plateau and following way back on Siyirmalik and Emli plateau, it is reached to Cukurbag after 6 hours.
Day 1 - By moving from Cukurbag village which has 1500 m altituted and by passing from Emli valley and Sarimehmet, it is reached to Alaca Plateau which has 2400 m altituted after 6 hours.Day 2 - By moving from Alaca plateau and following the way on Katir Yolagi and Oluk Sekisi, it is reached to Cukurbag village in Emli plateau after 6 hours.
II. EZNEVIT PLATEAU
Day 1 - By moving from Cukurbag village and following the way on Turlu Mount and Alican, it is reached to Eznevit plateau which has 2540 m altitude after 4 hours.Day 2 - By moving from Eznevit plateau and following way back on Siyirmalik and Emli plateau, it is reached to Cukurbag after 6 hours.
TREKKINGS FOR THREE DAYS
Seven Lakes Program
Day 1: Starting from Çukurbağ Village, the route reaches Sokulu Spring (2,000 m altitude) after approximately 3 hours of trekking.
Day 2: From Sokulu Spring, trekking continues to Yedi Göller (3,100 m altitude), taking about 7–8 hours.
Day 3: From Yedi Göller, the group climbs to the peak of Emler (3,720 m altitude), then returns to Çukurbağ Village along the same route, which takes approximately 7–8 hours.
II. Dipsiz Göl (Bottomless Lake) Program
Day 1: Starting from Çukurbağ Village, the route reaches Arpalık Plateau (2,400 m altitude) after about 3 hours of trekking.
Day 2: From Arpalık Plateau, trekking continues to Dipsiz Göl (3,100 m altitude), taking approximately 3 hours.
Day 3: From Dipsiz Göl, the route first passes through Demirkazık Village on the way to Cimbar Plateau, and finally returns to Çukurbağ Village after about 6–7 hours.
Day 1: Starting from Çukurbağ Village, the route reaches Sokulu Spring (2,000 m altitude) after approximately 3 hours of trekking.
Day 2: From Sokulu Spring, trekking continues to Yedi Göller (3,100 m altitude), taking about 7–8 hours.
Day 3: From Yedi Göller, the group climbs to the peak of Emler (3,720 m altitude), then returns to Çukurbağ Village along the same route, which takes approximately 7–8 hours.
II. Dipsiz Göl (Bottomless Lake) Program
Day 1: Starting from Çukurbağ Village, the route reaches Arpalık Plateau (2,400 m altitude) after about 3 hours of trekking.
Day 2: From Arpalık Plateau, trekking continues to Dipsiz Göl (3,100 m altitude), taking approximately 3 hours.
Day 3: From Dipsiz Göl, the route first passes through Demirkazık Village on the way to Cimbar Plateau, and finally returns to Çukurbağ Village after about 6–7 hours.
FOUR-DAY HIKING PROGRAM
Day 1: Departing from Çukurbağ Village along the Arpalık Plateau route, the group reaches Dipsiz Lake (3,100 m altitude) after approximately 6–7 hours of trekking.
Day 2: From Dipsiz Lake, the trek continues by climbing to a point at approximately 3,400 m altitude, then descending to Kara Yalak (2,200 m altitude), taking about 7–8 hours.
Day 3: Departing from Kara Yalak, the group reaches Eznevit Plateau (2,540 m altitude) after around 4 hours of trekking.
Day 4: From Eznevit Plateau, the route follows Sıyırmalık and Emli Plateau, returning to Çukurbağ Village after approximately 6–7 hours.
Day 2: From Dipsiz Lake, the trek continues by climbing to a point at approximately 3,400 m altitude, then descending to Kara Yalak (2,200 m altitude), taking about 7–8 hours.
Day 3: Departing from Kara Yalak, the group reaches Eznevit Plateau (2,540 m altitude) after around 4 hours of trekking.
Day 4: From Eznevit Plateau, the route follows Sıyırmalık and Emli Plateau, returning to Çukurbağ Village after approximately 6–7 hours.
FIVE-DAY SEVEN LAKES AND WATERFALL PROGRAM
Day 1: Departing from Çukurbağ Village, the route follows Demirkazık Cimbar Valley. After approximately 5 hours, the group passes through Arpalık Plateau (2,200 m altitude) and reaches Kara Yalak Plateau.
Day 2: From Kara Yalak Plateau, the trek continues by climbing to around 3,400 m altitude, reaching Yedi Göller (3,100 m altitude).
Day 3: Departing from Yedi Göller, the group reaches Soğuk Pınar (1,800 m altitude) in approximately 4–5 hours.
Day 4: From Soğuk Pınar, trekking continues to Kapuzbaşı Waterfall (Büyük Çakır, 1,000 m altitude) in about 5–6 hours.
Day 5: Departing from Büyük Çakır by minibus, the group returns to Yahyalı Çukurbağ Village in approximately 5 hours. Upon request, round-trip transportation can be provided to Adana, Kayseri, Ankara Airports or back to Çukurbağ Village.
NOTE: Hikers are responsible for bringing their own food, tents, and mats. Other personal gear, such as sleeping bags, should also be provided by the participants.
Day 2: From Kara Yalak Plateau, the trek continues by climbing to around 3,400 m altitude, reaching Yedi Göller (3,100 m altitude).
Day 3: Departing from Yedi Göller, the group reaches Soğuk Pınar (1,800 m altitude) in approximately 4–5 hours.
Day 4: From Soğuk Pınar, trekking continues to Kapuzbaşı Waterfall (Büyük Çakır, 1,000 m altitude) in about 5–6 hours.
Day 5: Departing from Büyük Çakır by minibus, the group returns to Yahyalı Çukurbağ Village in approximately 5 hours. Upon request, round-trip transportation can be provided to Adana, Kayseri, Ankara Airports or back to Çukurbağ Village.
NOTE: Hikers are responsible for bringing their own food, tents, and mats. Other personal gear, such as sleeping bags, should also be provided by the participants.
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