The breathtaking 4x4 road to Yalın Dağ
Yalın Dağ is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.950m (9,678ft) above the sea level, located in Van province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.
Set high in the eastern part of the country, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is required. This road is usually impassable from late October through late June or early July (depending on snow). The open and close dates all depend on snowmelt and snowfall each year. The drive features stunning views that will linger on our minds long after we've left those places, creating beautiful memories. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.
The road to the summit is very steep. Starting at Yalınca, the ascent is 11km (6.83 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 573 meters. The average gradient is 5.20%.