A memorable road trip to Hanlar Geçidi
Turkey, europe
N/A
2,271 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, wanderlusters, buckle up for Hanlar Geçidi in Kars Province, Turkey! Right near the Armenian border, this asphalt ribbon of road (aka the D070) climbs to a whopping 2,271m (7,450ft). Think stunning Eastern Anatolia scenery as you ascend between Kars and Digor. Word to the wise: this climb gets seriously steep, and winter can bring some gnarly storms, so plan accordingly.
Road Details
- Country
- Turkey
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 2,271 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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