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,
The colour is amazing and the view the same. Great to see from the balloon, but just walking in the valley is very relaxing. You'll find the best coffee and great service up there.
After going to the open air museum, follow the path to the Rose Valley…. The walk is amazing! Take good shoes, a light snack, water, and a flashlight if you are planning to enter some of the caves.
A gigantic rock cliff with some amazing hues. Colors that sparkle in the sun… red, green, yellow. Also the takeoff point of our balloon ride this morning
To do a walk into rose valley is mandatory. there is a path of a few kilometers, which allows of visit churches and beautiful landscapes
This was a great hike for March. We didn't see another soul on the hike. The landscape is jaw-dropping. There is no landscape like this anywhere else in the world. About 4+ Km to the town of Cavasin and then a 3 km walk back to Goreme. Highly recommend.
Nice walk, can do on own. Do not need a guide. Can pick fruits along the way. Is about 4 km so will take roughly 2 hours.
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
As one of the Goreme impressive valleys, you can walk there from the city centre (30 min). it is a nice trekking area, don't forget your suitable clothes if you go in winter.
The Rose trek is relatively easy to take, and more for the leisure traveller than a diehard trekker; it's mostly downslope, not steep hence not jarring to your knees.nWhat you get to see are the beautiful rock formations in this Anatolian region. Carry your water bottle, sunshade/ cap, sun glares and sun block cream, wear comfortable sneakers.
Don't be frustrated if you don't find a hiking map or if you get confused by conflicting directories. It's part of the game – and you can't get lost. Just walk in the direction of the red-colored mountain, and you will find a most bizarre landscape of rock scupltures and rich valleys.