Keşlik Monastery - Taşkınpaşa - Şahinefendi

Characteristics of the Route:

The route starts with an ascent from Keslik Monastery Complex and follows the traces of an adventure of faith of different cultures in Nevsehir.At this point, you may need to pick up your bike from time to time.After this short ascent, the route reaches Taskinpasa following comfortable dirt roads through the fields of volcanic ash and continues on the asphalt for a short time.Passing by Taskinpasa Complex, which was built by the Seljuks and served as a library, and visiting the Roman settlement of Sobesos, which still preserves its mystery, the route reaches Sahinefendi through the fields.Following wavy tracks without entering Sahinefendi village, the route reaches the Sobesos Archeological Site, the only known Roman Period Ancient City in Nevsehir.  

Connected Routes:

Mustafapasa – Golgoli – Cemil – Keslik

Recommended for:

Cyclists who want to explore the mysterious spots of the region by cycling in a short time. 

Notes to Travelers:  

You can call Cabir Coskuner, the volunteer caretaker of the monastery, to visit the churches in Keslik Monastery Complex.

If you want to visit the Church of the Holy Cross in Cemil, you can get information from the grocery store in the village square.

You can find water in small shops in villages.

You can visit Taskinpasa Complex, one of the rare examples of the Seljuk architectural style, built by the Karamanids, free of charge.

The entrance to the Ancient Roman City of Sobesos is free of charge.