Ürgüp - Kızılçukur - Meskendir - Kılıçlar - Göreme

Notes to Travelers:

If you start cycling at sunrise, you can ride with hot air balloons above you.

You can visit the churches on the route, free of charge.

Make sure your water bottle is full and keep a spare bottle ready as you won't find water on the route.

You can use the water, toilet, shower, and kitchen facilities in campsites, which also have a modest swimming pool. If you have the opportunity and time, you can leave your belongings at the campsite before you leave.   

Characteristics of the Route:

The route starts in Urgup, a developed district, and descends to Kizillcukur through wavy dirt roads. History enthusiasts can take a look at the early-period stories depicted inSt. Theodoros Trion Church and return to the route. Passing through the vineyards of Kizilcukur, the route continues with the flow of reddish formations and reached Meskendir Valley. Through the paths down the ridge of Meskendir, the exciting route meets with surreal forms. The descent to Meskendir is followed by a short ascent to Kiliclar Valley. The route goes through the strange formations in Kiliclar Valley shaped by history and ends with a relaxing, easy track.

Connected Routes:

Goreme – Cavusin – Pasabagi – Devrent – Urgup
Kavak - Gomeda - Urgup

Recommended for:

Cyclists with moderate performance who want to see the region on not technical, pleasant tracks unique to Cappadocia.