Road trip guide: Conquering Mount Kosedag

Mount Kösedağ (Köse Dağı) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,681m (8,795ft) above sea level, located in the Ağrı Province of Turkey.

Mount Kosedag

Can I drive to Mount Kösedağ?

Set high in the eastern part of the country, the area around the mountain is officially a restricted military zone that’s off-limits to visitors.

How long is the road to Mount Kösedağ?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is required. Set high in the Northern Anatolian Mountain Range, the road to the summit is 6.2 km (3.85 miles) long starting from Gözaydın. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 379 m and the average gradient is 6.11%.
Pic: Süleyman Baba

 

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