Natural Features and Climbing Routes of the Kaçkar Mountains (NE Türkiye)

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1, 46 - 56, 03.07.2025

Sadettin Korkmaz , Ersan Başar , Sercan Erol , Murat Eray Korkmaz

Öz

Located in northeastern Turkey, the Kaçkar Mountains are a breathtaking national park that should be seen, featuring dozens of peaks rising above three thousand meters, rugged topography, glacial lakes, glacial valleys, moraine accumulations, various glacial erosion structures, alpine meadows, and authentic highland plateaus. This region also stands out with its numerous peaks and routes that attract mountaineers and nature lovers seeking adventure and adrenaline. The most significant of these routes include Kaçkar, Verçenik, Kemerli Kaçkar-Kındeval, Altıparmak-Liblin, and Marsis peaks. Every year, thousands of nature enthusiasts visit the Kaçkar Mountains in all seasons to engage in activities such as climbing, trekking, skiing, camping, nature photography and other outdoor sports.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaçkar Mountains , Mountaineering , Climbing , Routes

Kaynakça

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