Love Valley
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Province | Nevsehir |
| Coordinates | 38.659082807853, 34.821525768635 |
| Established | Millions of years ago |
| Status | UNESCO World Heritage site |
| Purpose | Hiking, photography |
| Best time to visit | April–June / September–October |
Map
Info
Duration
2 to 3 hours
For Who
Nature lovers, hikers and photographers
Transport
On foot: You can easily walk into the valley entrance from the main road between Göreme and Çavuşin (about a 15-minute walk from the road).
Taxi / ATV: A taxi from Göreme to the panoramic viewpoint takes less than 10 minutes.
Tours: Included in almost every standard „Red Tour”, as well as sunrise ATV (Quad) tours and classic car photo shoots.
Price
Free (€0): Entering the valley and hiking the trail is completely free
Opening hours
24/7: Open all day, every day
My Experience
At the end of April, I decided to hike Love Valley on foot, starting from Göreme all the way toward Uçhisar. After finding the right trailhead, the hike turned out to be incredibly peaceful, filled with the sound of chirping birds and very few people around. The trail even led me across a small river before opening up to those unique, massive rock formations.
I spent some time flying my drone to capture the landscape from above, and after about 3 to 4 hours of exploring, I headed back toward Göreme. The final stretch along the main road can be pretty exhausting, so I hitched a ride—a friendly driver picked me up and gave me an 8-minute lift right back to town. It was the perfect end to an amazing trek!
