Travelling through the Demirkapı-Ballıköy road
Turkey, europe
19.1 km
2,927 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventurers, listen up! I just tackled the Demirkapı-Ballıköy road, straddling the border of Trabzon and Rize in Turkey’s Black Sea region, and WOW. This isn't just a road; it's an *experience*.
We're talking seriously high elevation here – peaking at a cool 9,603 feet! The entire 11.86 miles is pure, unadulterated, unpaved mountain track. Think steep climbs, hairpin turns, and sections so narrow you'll be holding your breath. Seriously, you absolutely NEED a 4x4 for this one. And plan your trip for summer, folks, because winter closes this baby down faster than you can say "mountain pass."
Starting near Demirkapı, a tiny mountain town in Trabzon, you'll wind your way east toward Ballıköy, a remote village tucked away in the Rize Province. Expect incredible scenery, but also a serious dose of isolation. This is a road for those who truly want to get off the grid and into the heart of the Turkish mountains!
Road Details
- Country
- Turkey
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 19.1 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,927 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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