Gulludere small vineyards are surrounded by steeply eroded walls of tuff. The tuff was deposited in the form of ash by nearby volcanos between 11 and 3 million years ago.
The trails that loop around Gulludere Valley ( Rose Valley ) are easily accessible to all levels of walkers and provide some of the finest fairy-chimney-strewn vistas in Cappadocia. As well as this though, they also hide fabulous, little-visited, rock-cut churches boasting vibrant fresco fragments and intricate carvings hewn into the stone.
With its tufa hills creased into folds, surrounded by vineyards and orchards, and fairy chimneys of all sizes standing like stone minarets in an extraordinary natural landscape, the Gullu Dere Valley is a remarkable sight. The valley is dotted with hidden chapels decorated with beautiful frescoes, such as the 7C Church of Three Crosses, which houses a Christ Pantocrator flanked by angels, and the 8C-9C Church of St John, adorned with a portrayal of the Apocalypse.
Follow the signs from the Gulludere Valley trailhead to the Kolonlu Kilise (Columned Church). The rock facade here is easily overlooked. Take the trail through the orchard and the steps that lead off to the left to clamber onto the nondescript rock face. Once you’ve scrambled through the entrance and the lower chamber you’ll find a white stone nave studded with sturdy columns carved out of the rock. From here, backtrack through the orchard and follow the main trail to the Haçlı Kilise, where the shady cave-cafe at the entrance is the perfect pit stop for a walking break. The church, accessed by a rickety wooden staircase, has frescoes dating to the 9th century on its apse and a large cross carved into its ceiling. Head north from here and take the right-hand path to reach the Üç Haçlı Kilise, with its stunning ceiling relief and damaged frescoes featuring an enthroned Jesus.
One of the nicest and most most beautiful places to go walking in Cappadocia in Gulludere Valley . Start at Sunset point (near Ortahisar) and hike down through first Red Valley and then continue on the Gulludere Valley.
From the end of Gulludere Valley you can either walk to the nearby Cavusin Village. There you can visit the old part of the village which is crumbling away and too dangerous to still be inhabited because of the chance of falling rocks. Or you can continue on the Goreme (around another 45 minutes walk).
Gulludere Valley,
We took several hikes in the Goreme area, and while our sneakers sufficed, we all agreed that we would have felt more secure in actual hiking shoes with some traction. You walk through a fair amount of scree where footing is dicey on all the trails.
My friends & I hiked & took quads to discover this valley .. OHH what a breathtaking place! The color of the hills/rocks are simple beautiful! We did our tour afternoon, so the weather was perfect & the sky color, the clouds added to the amazing scenery 🙂 .. You will definitely enjoy it!
Don't miss walking and Horse riding. Be careful , Some car drivers drive very fast. Don't forget to bring enough water during hot seasons.
Great landscapes, stunning valley. I strongly recommend this 1h30-2h00 hike in the Rose valley. Do not forget your camera and of course comfortable shoes!
We went for a sunset walk in the Rose valley, organized by New Göreme Tours and it was wonderful. It took about 3 hours in a most beautiful landscape. We also 2 churches on the tour, oneof which was the most beautiful one in cappadociain my opinion. Seeing the rocks in the Red valley change color during sunset is a…
Is really pink. Spectacular, unusual, is a unique place. We visited the place during jeep safari (speed jeep safari). We highly recommend.
Great hike and plenty of fairy chimneys and rock wall caves to see. It took us about 2-3 hours going at a moderate pace. I liked the Pigeon valley hike better but this one is also worth doing.
I would not advise you to walk this track on your own. The road is too difficult to find. And people might want to direct you in the wrong direction in order to have you back thirsty buying something to drink.
We had a wonderful guide who took us across the valleys. We visited the Hidden Church and some other…
beautiful tour, just long and tiring enough to make the right kind of impression. killer close up and panoramic photo ops.
We rented mountain bikes for an afternoon and took teh singletracks that lead to the red/rose valey. Lovely mountainbike area, beautiful singlerack with very nice backdrops. Will have to go back to Goreme for more of this.