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,
It is worth spending more time on the examination of the valley, there is not always marked.
We did not hike the valley because it seemed a little hard to do with kids. But the rose color valley could be seen from vaious places. We went to sunset point on evening and the colors were breathtakingly beautiful
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…
We went by horseback, though it rained, this was by far the best way to experience this lovely valley. The valley is truly rose in color and a bit reminiscent of Arizona.
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
One of the coolest places I've ever visited. You can walk to it without a tour due to the fact it's only 1 km from town. The alien landscape full of cave homes and ruined churches is all but empty this time of year and it makes for a more enjoyable experience.
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
I am a big fan of hiking and did the Rose Valley for almost 3 hours, all the way from South to North, starting from a small parking lot very convenience placed. The place is just out of sight, mainly because there are so many caves to explore as well as churches.
We had a wonderful sunset tour with rose tour for rosé valley. We started from Goreme town and passed the road then enter the valley, it was a good private tour.
Beautiful valley! The colors in the rocks are amazing. We rode horses through here, a great way to spend a couple of hours.
We also were able to see views of this valley from Sunset Point in Goreme and many other spots, just beautiful.