Hasandede - Kırıkkale Fairy Chimneys - Ahılı

The character of the Route:

This unique route, which starts from the tomb of Hasandede, a saint known for his miracles as well as his sheikhship, military service, and poetry, leads you to unexpected beauties. The track first heads southeast and stops by Hasandede Pond, which breaks the silence of the steppe. Leaving the call of the pond behind and heading north in a geography that tells fairy-tale stories, the route reaches the red fairy chimneys erected in the middle of silence after 2 km. The route, which photographs this unique beauty, reaches the hospitable Ahılı Village by following the pleasant descent that starts after 6km.

Notes to Travelers:

• You can experience nostalgic moments at Hacı Taşan Cultural Center, a restored old mansion in Hasandede.
• Visiting Hasandede Tomb and seeing the shiny stone resembling black and white polished marble, popularly known as "Karataş/Mecca Stone", which is said to have been brought from Mecca by a person named Ömer Ağa when the mosque was being built, in Hasandede Mosque. Other visitors to the tomb You can rub your hands (and there are even kisses) and leave a wish to the holy one.
• It is among the legends that when you look carefully at this stone on the wall of Hasandede Mosque, you can see a pair of pigeon eyes.
• You can cool off in the water of Hasandede Pond.
• You can take impressive photos at Hasandede Pond and Red Fairy Chimneys - especially at sunset.
• Make sure you take enough water and light snacks with you.

Connecting Routes:

Çeşnigir Bridge - Köprüköy - Lifeguard – Hasandede

Recommended for:

It is designed for cyclists with low to medium conditions and an explorer spirit who love the trails.