Kaçkar Mountains

The Kaçkar Mountains are a high mountain range extending between Artvin and Rize, and are among Turkey’s most important nature and mountaineering areas, with glaciers, mountain lakes, forests and highland plateaus. The Yusufeli–Yaylalar route is one of the principal starting points for summit hikes approaching from the south.

ArtvinBlack SeaMountain and Highland

HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Kaçkar Mountains?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01High peaks exceeding 3,900 metres

02Glacier and high-mountain lake landscapes

03Mountaineering, trekking and highland tourism

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereFrom Yusufeli, access continues toward Yaylalar Village and Olgunlar; a guide and suitable equipment are recommended on high-mountain trails.

◎Route TypeHighland and Nature Tourism · Mountain and Highland

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LocationYusufeli and the Kaçkar Mountains area / Artvin

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Kaçkar Mountains with Borçka Karagöl / Şavşat Karagöl in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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