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,
A very easy and incredible scenery. Also the half stop for an apple tea in a very rustic "cafe". I would happily do this walk again as it was not overly strenuous.
İ liked it so much you can see many stones in all colors. They are red, white, grey, yellow, and brown stones in the valley. Also they are many houses builded in the history it was nice experience.
take a quiet walk with a friend to this most magical of valleys. We left from the Open Air Museum and followed the spayed markings. Utter bliss
easy to get there on a quad bike, approx rent TL 70 per hour, don`t miss this option & spend 2 hours to drive around
Amazing rock formations. Some were jaw-dropping and really hard to describe.
In the valley, felt like Tatooine.
Loved walking by and in the caves. But I am very adventurous and while climbing some rocks, I fell down and got a boo-boo on my knee. 🙁 . Otherwise very neat sightseeing
hiking through the terrain in Cappadocia is an experience in itself. The rose valley owing its name from the red sand stone mountain structures typical to the geology of Cappadocia is quite astonishing. Several pigeon holes as well as human dwellings are visible exemplifying the fact that people through ages have conquered nature. But in totality the spectacle is wonderful
beautiful, quiet, fascinating natural geological formations dotted with dwellings where the early Christian hermits hit from the world
Gorgeous geologic formations and beautiful with balloons aloft in the early morning hours. One of several scenic valleys in the Goreme region worth a visit.
some places were a little steep with loose gravel but so was glad to have brought my hiking pole. Wonderful scenery.