The road to Camiboğazı Yaylası is for experienced drivers only

Camiboğazı Yaylası is a high mountain plateau located in the East Black Sea region of Turkey.

Camiboğazı Yaylası

Where is Camiboğazı Yaylası?

The plateau, also known as Cami Boğazı Yaylası, is located on the boundary between Gümüşhane and Trabzon provinces, in the northeastern part of the country.

Is the road to Camiboğazı Yaylası unpaved?

The road through the plateau is totally unpaved and extremely challenging. It has lots of rocks, ruts, and washed out sections. The quality of the road is extremely poor, especially along the sides of the road. The road is not for the faint hearted with steep drops and a few sections of unpaved road to challenge even the most experienced drives. A mistake could see you falling straight down 200 metres. A 4x4 vehicle is required. 

How long is the road to Camiboğazı Yaylası?

The road to the plateau is 59.5 km (36.97 miles) long, running from Yağlıdere to Çamlıyurt. To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 2.5 and 4 hours. It is a defiant road that although close to civilization feels really quite remote.

Is the road to Camiboğazı Yaylası open year-round?

Set high in the Kalkanlı Mountains, the road tops out at 2.468m (8,097ft) above sea level. It is usually impassable from late October through late June or early July (depending on snow). Take care: the weather is usually foggy and cold.

 

 

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