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,
Great place for people who are up for lot of hiking, climbing and exploring during your holiday. Not recommended for people who want relaxing holidays. Make sure you pack your hiking boots and rugsack. Great place to have adventures and explore undiscovered places within the rocks, hills and caves.
Is really pink. Spectacular, unusual, is a unique place. We visited the place during jeep safari (speed jeep safari). We highly recommend.
Perfect way to take in the scenery is the free walk though the red and rose valleys. The best in Goreme.
I have seen it from distance but also got real close. Countless photos, breathtaking view! If you understand a little about Geology you can travel back in time and picture volcanic eruptions blowing out massive pyroclastic flows, covered with magma and the resulting vulcanic rock. Different rates of erosion and weathering, by wind, water and temperature, have transformed the place…
Best time to hike around 3:pm stating from the panoramic view point and walk down to Cavusin village.Easy walk but better to get a local guide becouse there are hidden churches which are out of walking trial.
Surrounded by fairy chimneys, the valley is unique. It is an easy 2.5 mile hike. One does not have to hike the entire trail. The first mile will amaze hikers enough. There are lots of opportunities to enter and explore the caves. Camera, water and running shoes are highly recommended.
We did the evening trek in the Rose Valley and I think it was one of the most enjoyable trips in Cappadocia for me personally.
It takes 3 hours at most, but its so worth it, to traipse through the valley among the fairy chimneys, peep into the now empty cave dwellings and then grab a cup of apple tea…
Wonderful walk with bathrooms and rest points along the way…natural caverns provide cool rsst points and there is plenty of picture taking spots.
hiking through the terrain in Cappadocia is an experience in itself. The rose valley owing its name from the red sand stone mountain structures typical to the geology of Cappadocia is quite astonishing. Several pigeon holes as well as human dwellings are visible exemplifying the fact that people through ages have conquered nature. But in totality the spectacle is wonderful
The tough part is getting a good map of the area. As you hike, there are a few maps out there that I wished the hotels would give out. The ones they do are very vague and easy to get lost. But note that although you can easily make a wrong turn and be unsure where you are, it is…