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,
Starting from an elevated position, this is an easy and varied walk down through the worn canyons of Rose Vallery. The landscape is varied, from wide open, down through small market gardens, past naturally worn and carved by human hands cliffs, and through massive arches of tufa.
beautiful tour, just long and tiring enough to make the right kind of impression. killer close up and panoramic photo ops.
It's a fantastically beautiful trail, not to be missed. Plus the cave churches along the trail were as impressive as those in Goreme open air museum
We took a hike here in the evening, saw some amazing caves and churches in the rocks, and caught sunset from the top of a ridge – definitely a wonderful and unforgettable experience!
We opted to hole this after our visit to the Goreme open air museum. You have to walk up the hill when you leave the museum and at Kaya Camping there is a left turn. There is a small tuck shop at the camp site.
We gave ourselves a complete day to walk into and wander throughout the Rose and Red Valleys and were glad we did. From town using maps provided by our host at The Walnut House, we walked from central Goreme past the open air museum and then entered Rose/Red Valley.
Lovely hot weather, however the walk took us nearly 8 hours at a leisurely pace. In hindsight best to book an ATV
All that you can see at the open air museum you can see for free if you walk from Rose (Red) valley following the well worn paths to the sword valley. Here the valley walls close inwards in a spectacular fashion. This makes the walk more interesting, ladders are strategically placed allowing the sure footed and able bodied easy access…
A very easy and incredible scenery. Also the half stop for an apple tea in a very rustic "cafe". I would happily do this walk again as it was not overly strenuous.
a must-see! go and get amazed !
a fertile valley ,full of wonders.
just make sure to have map,headlight,proper shoes,and water with you.