Route Details

- The route description starts from Ayder.
- The first 18 km of the route is uphill.
- The first stop can be Galerdüzü, from where you continue right toward Kavrun Plateau.
- After Kavrun, climb toward Samistal Pass, with gradients occasionally reaching 15%.
- Once at the pass, take in the magnificent 360° mountain and sea views before beginning your descent.
- The first descent stop is Samistal Plateau, followed by Palovit Plateau.
- Continue descending to Amlakit Plateau.
- About 5.5 km after Amlakit, you’ll reach a right turn toward Hazindak Plateau.
- Continue straight ahead instead of turning right — stay on the main road and keep descending.
- After about 8 km, you’ll arrive at the Palovit Waterfall, one of the highlights of the route.
- Continue the descent, and by km 48, you’ll reach the main road of the Çat Valley.
- Turn right, following the Çat Stream downstream.
- Along this section — with occasional short climbs — you’ll pass the historic Zil Kale (Zil Castle) before finally arriving at the Şenyuva Bridge.