Kaçkar Mountains Traverse
A 7-10 day traverse of Turkey's eastern Black Sea range — glaciated peaks and yayla villages.
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- Region
- Turkey
- Country
- Middle East / Central Asia
- Biome
- Kaçkar alpine (600–3,932 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Kaçkar alpine (600–3,932 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 7-10 day traverse of Turkey's eastern Black Sea range — glaciated peaks and yayla villages.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Kaçkar alpine (600–3,932 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Middle East / Central Asia
Biome
Kaçkar alpine (600–3,932 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Kaçkar Mountains Traverse trip tools
Popular pursuits at Kaçkar Mountains Traverse
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.