Göreme – Zemi Valley – Gemil – İbrahimpaşa

Characteristics of the Route

The route starts in Goreme, which is on UNESCO World Heritage List with its historical and natural wonders, turns into a narrow path, and leads to the lush Zemi Valley. After leaving the valley, which attracts nature lovers with its green narrow paths, the route ascends to Gemil Hill and reaches the fields of Ibrahimpasa residents by following wide dirt roads. Bearing the traces of its former splendour, the nostalgic Babayan village (the old name of Ibrahimpasa) is also known for its elegant historical bridge, which was built by the Nevsehirli Osman Usta and the people of the village in 1938-39 collaboratively and restored in 2001. 

Connected Routes:

Ibrahimpasa - Ortahisar

Ortahisar – Meskendir – Kiliclar – Goreme

Uchisar – Baglidere – Vineyard road – Goreme

Kizilcukur – Gulludere – Column Church – Goreme

Notes to Travelers:

You can try the menus of the restaurant serving local dishes in Ibrahimpasa.

Make sure your water bottle is full as you won't find water on the route.

If you are hiking in early spring, you can see the blooming endemic plants of Cappadocia such as Buckthorn (Aci cehre) / (Rhamnus catharticus), Cappadocia Tear-Thumb, Polygonum cappadocicum (Keci memesi, kus ekmegi, sogut otu, badimak, coban ekmegi).

History buffs can also visit Goreme Open Air Museum, an old monastery, at the beginning of the route. There is an entry fee to the museum and the museum card is valid.