Çat - Gülşehir Açıksaray

Notes to Travelers:

You can visit Aciksaray Archeological Site in the morning to take photos by taking advantage of the sunlight. Entry is free of charge. (The light comes from the opposite angle in the afternoon).

After completing the route, you can visit St. Jean Church with interesting murals. * There is an entry fee and the museum card is not valid.

Keep your bicycle bottle full as you won't find water on the route.

Characteristics of the Route:

The route starts in Cat town center and goes along with the pleasure of lush dirt roads. After a short while, the dirt road turns into a path, passes by huge dovecotes that were home to thousands of pigeons, and continues on the valley floor. Passing by hawthorn, oleaster, and rosehip bushes, the route follows wavy paths and ends in the ruins from the Middle Ages, which take you to the world of dreams with grand halls, stables, a dozen independent churches, and wineries.

Recommended for:

Cyclists with some experience and who enjoy exploring little-known valleys. The route includes an easy technical trail and occasionally follows single paths.