Can I drive the unpaved road to Artabil?
Artabil is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.891m (9,484ft) above sea level, located in Gümüşhane Province, in Turkey.
Where is Artabil?
The peak is located in the Black Sea region, in the northern part of the country.
Is the road to Artabil unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a very difficult drive, for 4x4 vehicles only. The road is very steep, narrow, with dangerous drops, and many hairpin turns near the summit.
How long is the road to Artabil?
Starting from Akbulak, the road to the summit is 15 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1136 m and the average gradient is 7.57%.
Is the road to Artabil open year-round?
Set high in the Pontic Mountains, the road is totally blocked by snow most of the year. It’s open from June through October only.