Driving the bumpy, grueling road to Kemalan Hill
Kemalan Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.451m (11,322ft) above sea level, located in Hakkâri Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.
Is the road to Kemalan Tepesi unpaved?
Set high in the southeastern part of the country, the road to the summit is entirely unpaved, with many hairpin turns, very narrow parts, dangerous drop-offs, and steep sections. It’s not a Sunday drive—a 4x4 vehicle is required. Accessibility to the summit is limited to the summer months due to the snow.
How long is the road to Kemalan Tepesi?
Starting from Çepkenli, the road to the summit is 29.7 km (18.45 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1172 m. The average gradient is 3.94%. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.