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Avanos - Ortahisar

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    This enjoyable bicycle route in Nevşehir starts from Avanos and ends in Ortahisar.
    moderate
    Distance 12.8 km
    1:30 h
    330 m
    46 m
    1,254 m
    925 m

    Another route you can do in Nevşehir is Avanos - Ortahisar.

    You start the route at the end of the Kızılırmak River in Avanos. Passing through Çavuşin and Göreme, you reach Ortahisar. The route proceeds past important tourist spots such as Çavuşin Church and the Göreme Open Air Museum. After visiting the Göreme Open Air Museum, a challenging and winding ascent awaits you, be ready! The route occasionally accompanies you with cobblestone streets, and when you arrive at Ortahisar, you have reached your destination.

    Avanos - Ortahisar is a pleasant bicycle route with many spots where you can stop and explore both along the route and at its start and destination.

    Author’s recommendation

    • Check the current opening and closing times of points of interest along the route before setting out.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,254 m
    Lowest point
    925 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 5.04%Road 94.95%
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    645 m
    Road
    12.1 km
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    Safety information

    • Pay attention to all traffic warning signs along the route.
    • Consider all necessary safety precautions before starting your ride for an enjoyable cycling experience.
    • Between Göreme and Ortahisar, the route includes a part with many curves and climbs. It is recommended to be careful there as well.

    Roadbook

    The route starts right from the bridge end by the Kızılırmak River bank in Avanos. After a short distance, you turn right towards Göreme. You go straight, passing Avanos Bus Station. After a while, the road joins the main road and you continue straight at the junction heading towards Göreme. Now you are cycling on the main road of Göreme Street. Then another junction appears ahead. You continue straight through it again. After a while, you arrive at Çavuşin and Çavuşin Church majestically remains on your left. You pass through Çavuşin and continue again following Göreme Street. Now the Göreme sign is visible. After progressing through Göreme for some time, you come to a junction with a pool. From here, you turn towards the Göreme Open Air Museum. You proceed along the street amid magnificent views and tourist facilities. After some time, the Tokalı Church welcomes you. After visiting the church, a challenging ascent awaits you. Leaving the Göreme Open Air Museum behind, you enter Ortahisar via a narrow road segment. Here, you continue through the narrow streets and houses of Ortahisar and end the route at Tepebaşı Square.
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    Public transport

    • Intercity bus services
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    Directions

    • Nevşehir via D765, D300, or D260
    • Avanos is approximately 15 kilometers from Nevşehir

    Parking

    • You can find parking options in Avanos.

    Coordinates

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    38.715443, 34.843762
    DMS
    38°42'55.6"N 34°50'37.5"E
    UTM
    36S 660298 4286813
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    Equipment

    A sturdy bike, helmet, bike-appropriate bag, comfortable shoes, bike repair items such as a pump, sun and rain protection, snacks and water, phone, phone holder, etc.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from Turkish.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.8 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    330 m
    Descent
    46 m
    Highest point
    1,254 m
    Lowest point
    925 m
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