A memorable road trip to Pirreşit Dağı
Turkey, europe
11.1 km
3,086 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! You HAVE to check out Pirreşit Dağı in eastern Turkey, practically spitting distance from Iran. This bad boy tops out at a whopping 3,086 meters (that's 10,124 feet for us Americans!), making it one of Turkey's highest drives.
Fair warning: this isn't your Sunday drive. The entire road is unpaved, but don't let that scare you off – your average car can handle it. Just be aware that snow usually shuts it down from late October until at least late June/early July. And the summit? It's home to some serious NATO military gear.
The climb is a beast! Starting from Aşağıakçagül, you'll tackle 11.1 kilometers (almost 7 miles) of seriously steep road. We're talking an average gradient of nearly 9%, with some sections hitting a crazy 12%! Throw in eight hairpin turns, and you've got yourself a wild ride with insane views. Get ready for some serious elevation gain— almost a kilometer of climbing! The scenery is absolutely stunning, so keep your camera handy.
Road Details
- Country
- Turkey
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 11.1 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,086 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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