A ladder-like road to the top of Mount Duldul

Düldül Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,215m (7,267ft) above sea level, located in the Düziçi district of Osmaniye province, in Turkey.

Road facts: Mount Duldul
Elevation	2,215m (7,267ft)
Length	18 km (11 miles)
Surface	Rough gravel & rocks (4x4 only)

Where is Mount Duldul?

The peak is located in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, within the Amanos Range. According to local legend, the horse of Ali bin Abu Talib passed through this region and left its footprints near the summit.

Can you drive to the top of Mount Duldul?

The road to the summit is extreme and not suitable for standard cars. The surface is very rough and rocky, with dangerous drop-offs and no safety barriers. It is strictly recommended for 4x4 vehicles only. Drivers should be prepared for a very narrow track that requires expert mountain driving skills.

When was the road to Mount Duldul built?

The road was constructed in the 2010s to facilitate the building of a major cable car system. The Düziçi cable car line is technically remarkable, ranking as the longest distance between two stations in Europe (and second in the world after Bolivia). While designed to transport 600 passengers per hour in 8-person cabins, recent reports from visitors suggest the facility remains largely inactive and abandoned, with no official signs of life at the summit stations.

How long is the road to Mount Duldul?

Starting at Kuşcu, the road to the summit is 18km (11 miles) long. It is a ladder-like climb featuring hundreds of tight hairpin turns and very steep sections that challenge even experienced off-roaders.

Is the road to Mount Duldul open?

Set high in the Amanos Range, the road is seasonally closed as the northern slope of the mountain remains under snow for approximately 10 months of the year. Due to the lack of maintenance reported by locals, the road conditions can deteriorate rapidly after the snow melts.
Road suggested by: jorge manuel gómez sánchez
Pic&video: düziçioffroad