How to drive the paved road to Bülbülen Geçidi

Bülbülen Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.611m (8,566ft) above sea level, located in Turkey. It’s one of the highest paved roads of the country.

Bülbülen Geçidi

Where is Bülbülen Geçidi?

The pass is located on the boundary between Artvin and Ardahan provinces, in the northeastern part of the country.

Is the road to Bülbülen Geçidi worth the drive?

The road is the main access to Kinzi Kalesi fortress. Kinzi Castle, or Kindzi Castle, is a medieval Georgian castle located in the historical Artani region, northwest of the village of Bağdaşen, which is now part of the central district of Ardahan province. Because it is located within the boundaries of Bağdaşen village, it is also called "Bağdaşan Castle" or "Kinzodamal Castle". A road leads right up to the castle, approximately 200 meters from the main road. From the castle, you can also photograph Bağdaşan village.

Is the road to Bülbülen Geçidi paved?

The road through the pass is fully paved. It features steep sections. Subject to winter storms you need to pay attention to the wind.

How long is the road to Bülbülen Geçidi?

The pass is 38km long, running west-east from Tosunlu (a village in the Ardanuç District, Artvin Province) to Yalnızçam (a village in the Ardahan District, Ardahan Province).

 

 

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