A paved mountain road to Caykavak Pass

Çaykavak Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.630m (5,347ft) above sea level, located in Niğde Province, in Turkey.

Çaykavak Geçidi

Where is Caykavak Pass?

The pass is located in the southern part of Central Anatolia, in the south-central part of the country.

Is Caykavak Pass paved?

The road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called D805 (Adana Niğde Yolu). The road is heavily used by vehicles travelling from the city center of Niğde to the Mediterranean coast.

How long is Caykavak Pass?

The pass road is 10.6 km (6.58 miles) long, running north-south from the paved O-21A road to Bayağıl. The climb is mostly flat, hitting a 5.6% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

Is Caykavak Pass open?

Set high on the northern slopes of Toros Mountains, access to the pass is typically open all year round.