Rose Valley 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 Rose Valley ( Gulludere 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 Rose 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 Rose 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 Rose Valley . Start at Sunset point (near Ortahisar) and hike down through first Red Valley and then continue on the Rose Valley.
From the end of Rose 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).
Rose Valley,
Horse back ride was great through the valleys. The hot air balloon ride is a must in this area. Book in advance. Once in a lifetime view !
We enjoyed a lovely guided walk through the Rose Valley. Unique landscape, lovely spring day, couldn't have been better!
Red and rose valley are pleasant to walk. It's better to choose a guide walking tour, as the signals are not so clear and wild dogs are around.
My headline describes my experience. I felt that it was so surreal and truly had to pinch myself. Once again walking distance from Goreme. Make sure you have plenty of water, however there are a number of sellers along the way reminding you to stay hydrated.
We arrived and paid the parking just for the last 5min before the sun went down but totally worth the view.
as stated many times, you must explore this magical area, the paths are easy to follow, but we went with a guide who took us all over different areas as some valleys went up some steep hills I would of given up if I didn't have someone to encourge me to keep going.
We walked from our hotel it was great hike and stopped along a little tent/tea house along the way. We took an extended hike to Love Valley, the walk back from love valley was not so great as it was alongside the road, but glad we saw love valley.
No signs on how to get out of it to get back to Goreme town. It's very easy to get lost in those valleys
Do not rely on signs painted on rocks for direction. Try having an as good a map as available and visit churches along the way.
…just be prepared for some scrambling up/down some steep inclines. best place to star is near the GOA museum.