First Ridge East of Goreme
Key information: First Ridge East of Goreme 
- The first proper ridge east of Goreme is a superb place, with particularly dramatic formations and some fascinating rock-houses.
- An easy walk, with bigger views than you get from the valley bottoms.
- This page is still at an early stage of development: please let us have your ideas and photos!
Walkopedia rating
- Walkopedia rating98
- Beauty31
- Natural interest18
- Human interest18
- Charisma32
- Negative points1
- Total rating98
- Note: Neg: Tourism
Vital Statistics
- Length: Up to you
- Level of Difficulty: Moderate
WALK SUMMARY
THIS PAGE IS AT AN EARLY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. PLEASE HELP US BY MAKING SUGGESTIONS AND SENDING PHOTOS! THANK YOU!
Wandering along the first proper ridge east of Goreme, on the other side of which is the lower Rose Valley, is a superb experience, especially if you follow the Goreme-facing side of the ridge south-east for a bit, taking in particularly dramatic formations and some fascinating rock-houses.
Get there in late afternoon if you possibly can, for fantastic light and colours.
See our Cappadocia page for further detailed information on the area.
Other accounts: share your experiences
Your comments on this walk, your experiences and suggestions, and your photos are very welcome. Where appropriate, you will be credited for your contribution.
Safety and problems: All walks have inherent risks and potential problems, and many of the walks featured on this website involve significant risks, dangers and problems. Problems of any sort can arise on any walk. This website does not purport to identify any (or all) actual or potential risks, dangers and problems that may relate to any particular walk.
Any person who is considering undertaking this walk should do careful research and make their own assessment of the risks, dangers and possible problems involved. They should also go to “Important information” for further important information.
Anyone planning an expedition to this place should see further important information about this walk.
Responsible travel matters, a lot. How you travel will make a real difference - for better or worse. PLEASE consider this when making plans. Read more
Contents
Other great walks in Turkey
-
Lake District
-
Aegean, Afrodisias
-
Aegean, Dilek Peninsula
-
Aegean/Central Anatolia, Phrygian Way
-
Anatolia, Sivri Dag
-
Anatolia, St Paul Trail
-
Eastern Anatolia, Mount Ararat
-
Eastern Anatolia, Suphan Dagi
-
Kackar, Altiparmak Range
-
Kackar, Kackar Mountains
-
Kackar, Mt Kackar Massif
-
Kastamonu, Independence Way
-
Marmara, Gallipoli Peninsula
-
Marmara, Uludag
-
Marmara, Yenice
-
Mediterranean, Ala Daglar
-
Mediterranean, Alaca Plateau, Ala Daglar
-
Mediterranean, Bozburun / Hisaronu Peninsula
-
Mediterranean, Cimbar Canyon, Ala Daglar
-
Mediterranean, Dalyan to Ekincik
-
Mediterranean, Eznevit Plateau, Ala Daglar
-
Mediterranean, Mt Embler, Ala Daglar
-
Mediterranean, Narpuz Valleys, Ala Daglar
-
Mediterranean, Taurus Mountains
-
Mediterranean, Yedigoller Seven Lakes, Ala Daglar
-
Mediterranean, Lycia, Andriake unspoilt coastline
-
Mediterranean, Lycia, Fethiye Area
-
Mediterranean, Lycia, Lycian Way
-
Mediterranean, Lycia, Tahtali Dagi (Mt Olympos)
-
Mediterranean, Lycia, The Chimaera
-
Mediterranean, Lycia, Yazili Canyon
-
South-eastern Anatolia, Cilo, Sat Daglari
-
South-eastern Anatolia, Nemrat Dagi NP
RESEARCH ESSENTIALS
Information and review
Finding flights, organising travel
Car hire
Accommodation
- Booking.com
Search and book the best places to stay -
TripAdvisor
Equipment & Clothing
Books and Maps
- Amazon
- Maps and guides from Maps Worldwide
- Cicerone � explore the world�s best collection of walking books
Holidays and Activities
MAGAZINE
Walking with Trees: the Kumano Kōdō Kōhechi - Stephen Barber's account and photos of one of Japan's great pilgrimage trails. March 2021
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Responsible travel matters, a lot. How you travel will make a real difference - for better or worse. PLEASE consider this when making plans. Read more
