How to drive the unpaved road to Kilise Tepe in Artvin
Kilise Tepe is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.669m (8,756ft) above sea level, located in Artvin Province, in Turkey.
Where is Kilise Tepe?
The pass is located in the District of Yusufeli, near the Erzurum boundary, in the northeastern part of the country.
Is the road to Kilise Tepe unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved with many hairpin turns and very narrow parts, totally impassable for 2 vehicles. A 4x4 vehicle is required. On its western side, the road features 14 hairpin turns right at the summit.
How long is the road to Kilise Tepe?
Starting from Erenköy, a village in the District of Yusufeli, the ascent is 12km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 1.212 meters. The average gradient is 10.1%.
Pic: Harun Ertürk