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,
Cappadocia is like being on another planet and the rose valley is a great place for wandering around. Hike up on strange rock formations, get broad views of the various valleys and towns, and enjoy the strange landscapes of the region. It's easy to hike round, no entrance fees, and some signs spray painted on rocks to keep you from…
rose valley ıs another spectacle of the nature. you can t help beıng ımpressed by ıts majesty. ıt s unbelıevable what u feel when u walk around
A must see whilst in Cappodoccia. We hiked around the stunning Rose Valley during our stay and it was another highlight of our stay in Cappodoccia…
The walk through the Rose Valley is more than two miles over difficult terrain. Fortunately, our guide had the bus driver park at the end of the trail so that we would not have to make a round-trip walk or walk up the hill instead of just down. It is a beautiful valley..
We went on a quad bike tour and drove to Rose Valley and later went to another area to watch the sunset over Rose Valley – well worth the effort – the sun shining on the hill was magical
My wife and I left the kids in the hotel and caught a taxi to the top of the valley so that we could just walk down. A really great walk with amzing colours etc. A bit harder than we were told by the hotel and I would suggest older people might not be happy on some bits of it.
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. over, a guide explain to you more.
It was a great experience the caves and the valley we had lunch in a outdoor resturant food was fresh and ambeince was excellent wish I could stay there
We took a very pleasant walk through the Rose Valley, meeting the occasional walker – it can be lovely walking weather in April.
We went at sunset and it is so very beautiful. We Just went for short walk as I have problem with ankle but stilll very special as beautiful formations and colours every where