Driving the wild unpaved road to Soğanlı Dagi Geçidi

Soğanlı Dagi Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,763m (9,064ft) above sea level, located on the border of Trabzon and Bayburt provinces of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Soğanlı Dagi Geçidi

Is the road to Soğanlı Dagi Geçidi unpaved?

Tucked away in the northeastern part of the country, the road to the summit is totally unpaved and not for the faint of heart. If you’re scared to drive on narrow mountain roads with dangerous drops, avoid this drive at all costs. 4x4 vehicles only.

How long is the road to Soğanlı Dagi Geçidi?

The road through the pass is 47km (29 miles) long, running from Demirkapı (in Trabzon Province) to Yoncalı (in Bayburt Province).

Is the road to Soğanlı Dagi Geçidi open in winter?

Set high in the Haldizen Mountains, the road is drivable from June until the end of October only.

Is the road to Soğanlı Dagi Geçidi worth the drive?

Near the pass there’s a glacial lake known as Aygır Gölü, with stunning views. There’s a little bar near the lake. North of the lake, the road climbs up to 3,001m (9,845ft). It’s one of the highest roads in the country.
Pic: Nizamettin OĞUZ

 

 

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