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Cilo Sat Mountains Adventure Route

Cilo Mountain

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Mount Cilo (Cilo Dağı in Turkish) stands out with its unique scenery and natural trails in Türkiye’s Hakkari province. It generously welcomes nature lovers and mountaineers from across the world. With its valleys, high-altitude peaks, waterfalls formed by snow water and glaciers, Mount Cilo has become a popular destination for adventure seekers with countless experiences to offer. It proudly shows its vigour with an altitude of 4,135 metres in the Yüksekova district. The cave paintings close to the summit also draw great attention. The prehistoric engravings on the cave walls depict many animals, as well as symbols which are regarded as signs of religious importance; therefore, those who visit will encounter unique images. People who come to Mount Cilo and the Sat Glacial Lakes to see the hidden beauties of the region will experience the happiness of spending time in a splendid landscape where colourful flowers, cultural sights, azure water, and unmelted snow mass in a great harmony.

Sat Glacial Lakes

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At the summit of Cilo Sat Mountains National Park there are cirque and glacial lakes where is convenient not only for hiking also for scientific climbing.Within the national park, there are more than twenty Cilo Sat lakes, rock paintings, Mergan Glaciers being presumably 20,000 years old, Heaven-Hell Valley, Türkiye's second highest mountain Reşko Summit (4168 mt.), historical churches, plateaus and a unique flora/fauna.

Uludoruk (Reşko) Summit

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Reşko Summit is Türkiye's second highest mountain.

Heaven - Hell Valley

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Heaven-Hell Valley (Cennet-Cehennem Vadisi), 45 km away from Hakkari is worth to see. There is a creek with the same name running through Heaven-Hell Valley. Nature lovers visiting the region do activities such as camping, outdoor sports, rock climbing, hiking, while find opportunities to explorer hidden paradises.

Mergan Highland

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Mergan Highland, nestled at the foothills of Hakkâri's Cilo Mountains, is a tranquil highland known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Situated at an altitude of around 2,400 meters, the highland, with its lush vegetation, cool climate, and fresh air, is a popular spot for nature lovers. During spring and summer, local people use the highland for livestock grazing, transforming it into a paradise adorned with flower-filled meadows and clear streams. Mergan Highland offers an ideal destination for activities like hiking, camping, and photography. Starting from the highland, there is a 12-kilometer hiking route leading to the Resko Glacier Lakes, providing trekking enthusiasts with a unique experience, especially in June and July. For those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature, Mergan Highland is one of Hakkâri’s hidden paradises waiting to be discovered.