Dare to drive the dangerous Soganli Gecidi

Soğanlı Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.372m (7,782ft) above sea level, located in Bayburt Province, in Turkey.

Is the road to Soganli Gecidi unpaved?

The road to the summit is the infamous Bayburt Of Yolu-D915. It’s one of the most dangerous roads on Earth. It’s unpaved, narrow, with severe drops. This road tests the skill, and courage, of any driver. One mistake and it's a free fall to your death.

Is Soganli Gecidi open in winter?

Set high in the northeastern part of the country, the pass is usually impassable in winters. Expect snow in June and fog anytime. At the summit there's an abandoned building.

How long is the road to Soganli Gecidi?

The road to the summit is pretty steep. Starting from Kılıçkaya, the ascent is 7,8 km (4.84 miles) long via 12 hairpin turns. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 594 meters. The average gradient is 7.61%.

 

 

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