Take An Unforgettable Drive to Dadaş Geçidi
Turkey, europe
N/A
2,357 m
hard
Year-round
Dadaş Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.357m (7,732ft) above the sea level, located in Erzurum Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.
The road to the summit is asphalted. It’s called
. The pass is located between the cities of Köprüköy and Ketenci. The climb is pretty steep. Subject to winter storms. Driving at night, or in poor visibility, is not recommended for drivers unfamiliar with the road.
Olgunlar Yaylası-Hüngamek Road, recommended for drivers with strong nerves
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Road Details
- Country
- Turkey
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 2,357 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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