Driving the challenging 4x4 road to Mengene Mountain
Mengene Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.176m (10,419ft) above sea level, located in Van Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.
Is the road to Mengene Dağı unpaved?
Set high in the eastern 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.
How long is the road to Mengene Dağı?
Starting from Yolmaçayır, the road to the summit is about 12km (7.45 miles) long. It’s one of the highest roads in the country. Accessibility to the summit is limited to the summer months due to the snow.