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Ardahan Castle and Hanak
A road cycling route starting from Ardahan
Explore the rich history of Ardahan Castle and soak in the scenic beauty of Hanak
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This road cycling route near Ardahan takes you through the historic Ardahan Castle and offers breathtaking views of the picturesque town of Hanak. With a total distance of 144 km and an ascent of 2888 m, this route is suitable for well-trained amateur cyclists. The route combines challenging climbs with stunning scenery, making it an exciting and rewarding experience.
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144 km
2888 m
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Start: Ardahan City centerArdahan: Cycling in Ardahan: Challenging climbs and incredible mountain views.
Ardahan is a locality in the Ağrı, Kars, Iğdır, Ardahan region of Turkey. The area offers beautiful and challenging cycling routes, with its mountainous terrain providing plenty of climbs and descents for road and gravel cyclists. The scenery includes stunning mountain vistas and picturesque villages along the way. One famous cycling spot nearby is Mount Ararat, the highest peak in Turkey, which offers a legendary climb for advanced cyclists.1 km
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Ardahan CastleCastleVisit the impressive Ardahan Castle and learn about its fascinating history.
22 km
22 km
HanakTownExplore the charming town of Hanak, known for its traditional Turkish architecture.
102 km
102 km
ÇıldırTownPass by the serene Lake Çıldır and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.
144 km
144 km
Finish: Ardahan City centerArdahan: Cycling in Ardahan: Challenging climbs and incredible mountain views.
Cycling routes from Ardahan:
The Enchanting Road from Ardahan to Pınarlı Hasköy to Ardahan: Exploring Rural Landscapes Among the Mountains and Lakes of Ardahan Discovering the Cultural Heritage of Ardahan Historical Influences in Ardahan's Surroundings Ardahan Castle and Hanak Gravel Adventure in Pınarlı and Kırköy Scenic Road Cycling in Çıldır and Doğruyol Cycling Adventure to Ardahan Castle and Hanak Scenic Route to Tazeköy and Eski Demirkapı
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Hanak](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/turkey/agri-kars-igdir-ardahan/hanak-5.webp)
![Image of Şavşat](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/turkey/trabzon-ordu-giresun-rize-artvin-gumushane/savsat-5.webp)
![Image of Posof](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/turkey/agri-kars-igdir-ardahan/posof-4.webp)
![Image of Ardanuç](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/turkey/trabzon-ordu-giresun-rize-artvin-gumushane/ardanuc-4.webp)