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Snake Church – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Ihlara

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Snake Church – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Ihlara

Moderate

4.5

(49)

387

hikers

Snake Church – Wooden Log Bridge loop from Ihlara

02:36

9.56km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Ihlara Özel Çevre Koruma Bölgesi

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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2.20 km

Eğri Taş Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Well-preserved wall paintings and a beautiful view of the Ihlara Valley

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3.73 km

Riverside Cafés in Ihlara Valley

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A nice cafe in the gorge. Especially nice the open seating on the lake.

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6.35 km

View of Ihlara Valley from the Black Church

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On the right side of the bank (coming from Ihlara) the path climbs slightly and you have a beautiful view over the valley.

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6.63 km

Snake Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Very nicely preserved cave church in the Ihlara Gorge

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7.05 km

Bench With a View of the Stream

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Bench overlooking the river.

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7.33 km

Wooden Log Bridge

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Of course there are also real bridges over the creek.

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7.33 km

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

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One of the many rock churches. But is in good condition.

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7.70 km

Rustic Wooden Bridge Over the Stream

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There are various bridge structures across the river along the entire route, making it easy to cross between the banks.

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9.56 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

683 m

167 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

3.87 km

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,250 m)

Lowest point (1,190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

22°C

11°C

12 %

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Eğri Taş Church

Riverside Cafés in Ihlara Valley

View of Ihlara Valley from the Black Church

Snake Church

Bench With a View of the Stream

Wooden Log Bridge

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Rustic Wooden Bridge Over the Stream

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