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Ihlara Valley – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Belisırma

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Ihlara Valley – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Belisırma

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4.7

(24)

139

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Ihlara Valley – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Belisırma

01:56

7.01km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Ihlara Özel Çevre Koruma Bölgesi

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.73 km

Riverside Cafés in Ihlara Valley

Highlight • Cafe

A nice cafe in the gorge. Especially nice the open seating on the lake.

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2.56 km

Ihlara Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A deeply cut gorge in Capadocia with many old Christian churches hewn in the field,

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2.88 km

Bench With a View of the Stream

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Bench overlooking the river.

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3.17 km

Wooden Log Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Of course there are also real bridges over the creek.

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3.17 km

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Highlight • Cave

One of the many rock churches. But is in good condition.

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3.33 km

Eğri Taş Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Well-preserved wall paintings and a beautiful view of the Ihlara Valley

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3.53 km

Rustic Wooden Bridge Over the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

There are various bridge structures across the river along the entire route, making it easy to cross between the banks.

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4.39 km

Church Under the Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

Church with beautiful frescoes.

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7.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

545 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

1.00 km

545 m

183 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

17°C

6°C

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Riverside Cafés in Ihlara Valley

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Wooden Log Bridge

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Eğri Taş Church

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