Koçbaşı Tepe
Turkey, europe
N/A
3,028 m
hard
Year-round
Koçbaşı Tepe is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.028m (9,934ft) above sea level, located in Van province, in eastern Turkey. It’s
one of the highest roads of the country.
This infamous gravel road to the summit is bumped. It is subject to winter snowfalls with such a high summit altitude, and it can be closed anytime when the access is not cleared of snow. 4wd vehicle required. Expect a trail pretty steep. After rain, even a single rainfall, conditions of the road can be challenging.
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Road Details
- Country
- Turkey
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 3,028 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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