A scenic drive to the top of Sertavul Gecidi
Sertavul Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.664m (5,459ft) above sea level located on the boundary between Mersin and Karaman provinces of Turkey.
Where is Sertavul Geçidi?
The pass is located in the southern part of the country and connects the Mediterranean Region to the Central Anatolia Region.
Why is Sertavul Geçidi famous?
It was the location that Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa crossed the Taurus Mountains in 1190.
Is Sertavul Geçidi paved?
Set high on the central Taurus Mountains range, the road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called D715.
Hów long is Sertavul Geçidi?
The pass is 70.5 km (43.8 miles) long, running north-south from Karaman to Mut. Access to the pass is typically open all year round, with the occasional closure in winters due to heavy snowfall, blizzard and fog.