How to drive the paved road to Çakırbaba Geçidi in Erzurum?

Çakırbaba Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.407m (7,896ft) above sea level, located in Erzurum Province of Turkey.

Çakırbaba Geçidi

Where is Çakırbaba Geçidi?

The pass is located in the Eastern Anatolia region, in the northeastern part of the country. At the summit there is a memorial known as Çakırbaba Şehitler Anıtı.

Is the road to Çakırbaba Geçidi paved?

The road through the pass is fully paved, not in the best condition. It comprises steep sections and many turns.

How long is the road to Çakırbaba Geçidi?

The road is 108km long, running north-south from Akşar (in the district of Şenkaya) to Horasan (in Horasan district).

Is the road to Çakırbaba Geçidi dangerous in winters?

The road runs through one of the coldest regions in Turkey. Snow can block the road or leave dangerous ice patches until well into spring. In this part of Eastern Anatolia, temperatures frequently drop below -30°C, meaning the asphalt is often hidden under a layer of "black ice".

 

 

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