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{UIAA} 10- | |||||
Pelitozu Cave | |||||
{UIAA} 10- | Venom
| 24m | |||
8a | |||||
Kızılkaya | |||||
8a | Mümin-1
The route shares the same entrance as Mümin -2 up to the roof and separates towards to left, going in an oblique trace up to the anchor. Set: Mümin Karabaş | 25m, 14 | |||
8a | Mümin-1
The route shares the same entrance as Mümin -2 up to the roof and separates towards to left, going in an oblique trace up to the anchor. Set: Mümin Karabaş 2019 | 25m, 14 | |||
7c+ | |||||
İşkizma | |||||
7c+ | Live
Live is located on the corner of the wall, Right side of the Akdeniz Set: Mümin Karabaş | 30m, 11 | |||
7c+ | Kaçkar
Kaçkar has common start beginning with Verçenik, near the top of Verçenik Kaçkar separates to the left side and up Set: Mümin Karabaş | 30m, 12 | |||
7c+ | ★★★ Live
Live is located on the corner of the wall, Right side of the Akdeniz Set: Mümin Karabaş 2018 | 30m, 11 | |||
7c+ | ★★★ Kaçkar
Kaçkar has common start beginning with Verçenik, near the top of Verçenik Kaçkar separates to the left side and up Set: Mümi Karabaş 2018 | 30m, 12 | |||
{UIAA} 9+ | |||||
Pelitozu Cave | |||||
{UIAA} 9+ | Voyvod
| 25m | |||
{UIAA} 9+ | Kurt Adam
| 15m | |||
{UIAA} 9+ | Dunyayi Kurtaran Adam
| 12m | |||
{UIAA} 9 | |||||
Pelitozu Cave | |||||
{UIAA} 9 | Kabir Azabi
| 25m | |||
{UIAA} 9 | Kara Topuz
| 25m | |||
{UIAA} 9- | |||||
Pelitozu Cave | |||||
{UIAA} 9- | Ates Suyu
| 25m | |||
Pelitozu Parallel Cracks | |||||
{UIAA} 9- | Cep Kanyagi
| 25m | |||
{UIAA} 9- | French Kiss
| 50m, 2 | |||
7b | |||||
Çayırbağı Sector | |||||
7b | ★★★ Alaska
Alaska starts by scrambling up easy climbing on giant holds to a high first bolt. Follow more moderate, technical climbing that will bring you to a steep blank face with a aggressively textured arete. Be prepared to sacrifice some shoe rubber and finger skin to unlock a technical 5 meter sequence before arriving at nice holds beneath the roof. Smile as you clip the anchor because the abrasion is over. Location Alaska is located 20 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. Begin 3 meter right of the first pine tree growing at the base of the cliff. FA: Nick Weicht | 17m, 8 | |||
7a+ | |||||
Doğankaya Sector | |||||
7a+ | Noel Baba
FA: Öztürk Kayıkçı 2003 | 18m, 8 | |||
7a+ | Alaska
Alaska starts by scrambling up easy climbing on giant holds to a high first bolt. Follow more moderate, technical climbing that will bring you to a steep blank face with an aggressively textured arete. Be prepared to sacrifice some shoe rubber and finger skin to unlock a technical 5-meter sequence before arriving at nice holds beneath the roof. Smile as you clip the anchor because the abrasion is over. Alaska starts by scrambling up easy climbing on giant holds to a high first bolt. Follow more moderate, technical climbing that will bring you to a steep blank face with an aggressively textured arete. Be prepared to sacrifice some shoe rubber and finger skin to unlock a technical 5-meter sequence before arriving at nice holds beneath the roof. Smile as you clip the anchor because the abrasion is over. FA: Nick Weight Set: Nick Weight & Daniela Feill, 2020 | 17m, 8 | |||
7a+ | ★★ Doğankaya
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Doğankaya is on the right side of the Babazula Doğankaya is a magnificent technical route where you often have to use a set of micro hands and feet to ascend the rock. Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı 2018 Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 2018 FA: 2019 | 22m, 10 | |||
{UIAA} 8+ | |||||
Pelitozu Cave | |||||
{UIAA} 8+ | Ibis
| 25m | |||
Pelitozu Parallel Cracks | |||||
{UIAA} 8+ | Kovboy Kahvesi
| 25m | |||
{UIAA} 8+ | Kizil Sardalya
| 47m, 2 | |||
7a | |||||
Doğankaya Sector | |||||
7a | Doğankaya
The Doğankaya route is a newly created route among the ancient ones. It is a little bit challenging route and may need a project working. FA: Öztürk Kayıkçı 2018 | 22m, 9 | |||
7a | ★★★ Recep
FA: Recep İnce 2021 | 18m, 9 | |||
7a | ★★★ Noel Baba
Noel Baba is in front of the palm tree together with Zehirli Sarmaşık (Trad.). As the tree grows, it makes the routes unclimbable. Noel Baba is in front of the palm tree together with Zehirli Sarmaşık (Trad.). As the tree grows, it makes the routes unclimbable. Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı 2003 Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 2003 | 18m, 8 | |||
{UIAA} 8 | |||||
Pelitozu Cave | |||||
{UIAA} 8 | Akdeniz Mutfagi
| 25m | |||
Pelitozu Parallel Cracks | |||||
{UIAA} 8 | Cennetin Ejderleri
| 25m | |||
6c+ | |||||
Kızılkaya | |||||
6c+ | Recep
This route is very fantastic and enjoyable overhanging route. the route starts just to the right of the big crack at the far end of the Kızılkaya sector. Since the rock structure is softer than in other routes, it is necessary to be more careful against rock breaks and ruptures. FA: Recep İnce 2021 | 20m, 8 | |||
6c+ | ★★ Dharma
Dharma is a spectacular line that starts with 10 meters of easy climbing on large holds through a notch and to a good ledge on your right. Next, you will encounter a sustained series of crimps and thin face moves on beautiful gray rock. The upper orange and red rock offer another unique set of movement before getting to a final steep sequence below the anchor. Dharma is located 4 meters right of a medium-sized pine tree growing at the base of the cliff. The belay area is quite steep and will give your calves work out. FA: you will encounter a sustained series of crimps, thin face moves on beautiful gray rock. The upper orange & red rock offer another unique set of movement before getting to a final steep sequence below the anchor. Dharma is located 4 meters right of a, 2019 | 30m, 15 | |||
6c+ | ★★★ Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga begins with a shared start with Kara Kancalos on moderate face climbing before reaching a large ledge 10 meters above the ground. Traverse right and move up a technical orange face with excellent small holds. Pull a tricky sequence under and over a bulge to gain access to the nice roof moves and continue on hero climbing to the anchor. Karma Yoga is located 4 meters left of a medium-sized pine tree growing at the base of the cliff and enjoys a shared start with Kara Kancalos. Set: Yağız Kayakuşu 2019, 2019 | 30m, 16 | |||
6c+ | Kara Kancalos
Kara Kancalos is the first sporting route of this sector and is located on the far left, just to the right of a beautiful long crack that forms the traditional Zorbeya route. Set: Süleyman Vardal, 2019 | 30m, 14 | |||
6c+ | Zorbeya
Zorbeya is located on the farthest left of this area. It starts behind the left tree in the picture above traces the wonderful crack and is protected with 2 bolt anchor on top. FA: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2019 | 30m | |||
İşkizma | |||||
6c+ | Verçenik
Verçenik is a spectacular 19 meter route up a light color face of surprisingly good rock quality. Start by scrambling up the ramp and use good jugs that are sloped to the wrong direction to make the first few clips. Continue on technical face climbing throughout the middle and upper section with a final overhanging crux just below the anchor. Location Verçenik is located 3 meters right of the prominent flared chimney/gully on the right side of the sector. Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Mümin Karabaş | 27m, 10 | |||
6c+ | ★★★ Gönül Hırsızı
Set: Mümin Karabaş, 2018 | 27m, 15 | |||
6c+ | Dharma
Dharma is a spectacular line that starts with 10 meters of easy climbing on large holds through a notch and to a good ledge on your right. Next, you will encounter a sustained series of crimps and thin face moves on beautiful gray rock. The upper orange and red rock offer another unique set of movement before getting to a final steep sequence below the anchor. Dharma is located 4 meters right of a medium-sized pine tree growing at the base of the cliff. The belay area is quite steep and will give your calves work out. FA: Yağız Karakuşu 2019 | 30m, 15 | |||
6c+ | ★★★ Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga begins with a shared start with Kara Kancalos on moderate face climbing before reaching a large ledge 10 meters above the ground. Traverse right and move up a technical orange face with excellent small holds. Pull a tricky sequence under and over a bulge to gain access to the nice roof moves and continue on hero climbing to the anchor. Karma Yoga is located 4 meters left of a medium-sized pine tree growing at the base of the cliff and enjoys a shared start with Kara Kancalos. Set: Yağız Kayakuşu 2019 | 30m, 16 | |||
6c+ | Kara Kancalos
Kara Kancalos is the first sporting route of this sector and is located on the far left, just to the right of a beautiful long crack that forms the traditional Zorbeya route. Set: Süleyman Vardal 2019 | 30m, 14 | |||
6c+ | Tanjant
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FFA: Zorbey Aktuyun 2019 | 30m | |||
6c+ | Verçenik
Verçenik is a spectacular 19 meter route up a light color face of surprisingly good rock quality. Start by scrambling up the ramp and use good jugs that are sloped to the wrong direction to make the first few clips. Continue on technical face climbing throughout the middle and upper section with a final overhanging crux just below the anchor. Location Verçenik is located 3 meters right of the prominent flared chimney/gully on the right side of the sector. Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Mümin Karabaş 2018 | 27m, 10 | |||
6c+ | Gönül hırsızı
Set: Mümin Karabaş 2018 | 27m, 15 | |||
{UIAA} 8- | |||||
Pelitozu Middle Side | |||||
{UIAA} 8- | Geronimo (Gokhlayeh)
| 30m | |||
Pelitozu Afghan Gate | |||||
{UIAA} 8- | Afgan Gecidi
| 20m | |||
Pelitozu Parallel Cracks | |||||
{UIAA} 8- | Bebek Kani (Chuky)
| 50m, 2 | |||
6c | |||||
Gülcena | |||||
6c | Positive Pastimes
Positive Pastimes is a wonderful route that has a steep start just right of a to meter tall flared crack. Follow pumpy gray limestone pockets that eventually merge with another flared crack and turn into a inside corner. At the upper section you will break left onto the steep to slightly overhanging face before encountering easy moves to an anchor located at the ledge beyond the bulge. Positive Pastimes named after the developer tested for covid-19 and was required to stay in Turkey, resulting in the creation of a number of routes at this sector. Location Positive Pastimes is located 11 meters left of the slightly overhanging car sized boulder next to the approach trail that marks the right side of the sector. FA: Nick Weicht, Dani Feil & April 2022 | 29m, 12 | |||
Çayırbağı Sector | |||||
6c | Şerefe
Şerefe is a fun steep arete route with a short pumpy crux. Start with a clip from the ground to protect a couple of steep moves at the beginning of the route. Trend left to the prominent arete and fire off a couple steep moves to reach a good rest. Trend right to step over the roof or enjoy an unnecessary yet incredibly fun leg hooking move on the jug rail at the lip to feel like a rockstar. Two meters above the overhang you will arrive at the anchor. FA: Nick Weicht | 18m, 7 | |||
Kızılkaya | |||||
6c | ★★★ Mümin-2
The route has a common start with Mümin-1 and separating from each other at the roof entrance continues slightly to the right and upwards. Set: Mümin Karabaş | 28m, 14 | |||
6c | ★★ Evhamlı
Evhamlı is a spectacular route that starts up a flared juggy crack corner reaching a bulge 8 meters off the ground. Scramble up some moderate slab before getting onto a hard, technical face. Numerous technical sequences will bring you to a magnificent steep finish with great moves through the overhang beneath the anchor. Evhamlı is located 2 meters right of a medium-sized pine tree growing at the base of the cliff. The belay area is quite steep and will give your calves work out. Set: Süleyman Vardal 2019 Set: Süleyman Vardal, 2019 | 35m, 16 | |||
Şahinkaya | |||||
6c | ★★★ Mamy Super Nova
Mamy Super Nova is one of the finest lines in the area. Start on top of a boulder at the base of the route and pull a no feet roof maneuver that is well protected by a bolt. If you want to practice your dry tooling skills this is a perfect spot for a figure 4 Continue up vertical climbing and pull over a small bulge before shaking out and getting ready for the business portion of the route. Steep moves on quality holds will give your forearms a good workout. Trend left as the well placed glue-in bolts lead you through it nice technical section of face climbing high on the face. A few more cruiser moves will bring you to the anchor located near the top of the cliff. Location Mamy Super Nova is located in the middle of the sector. Start beneath a small roof located 4 meters left of the triangular block protruding from the ground that is used as the starting stands for Sophia Ana. Protection 15 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Michael Piola | 40m, 15 | |||
6c | Pupy Halk
Papy Hulk is a wonderful long and pumpy sport route. Start with steep moves on somewhat fragile white rock protected by glue in hangers to a small alcove 5 meters off the ground. Follow good holds on a sustained, overhanging wall as you enjoy quality move after move. The vertical climbing through the upper section will keep you on your toes all the way to the anchor. Location Papy Hulk is located on the left side of the sector. Look for a line of glue and bolts that go directly up the face. This route shares a start with a right trending crack that forms the traditional line of Viva Saper. Protection 14 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Michael Piola, 2018 | 40m, 14 | |||
İşkizma | |||||
6c | ★★★ Dans Akademisi
Dance Academy is the longest overhang route in this sector. It has relatively good hands at 2/3 beginning of the route, after that, there is an area for a good rest and later going up with a small chimney. At last, face climb to a vertical area to the anchor. Set: Mümin Karabaş | 30m, 16 | |||
6c | ★★ Akdeniz
Akdeniz is a wonderful 20 meter long route that starts next to the approach trail. Climb past two bolts on moderate terrain before getting onto the vertical face. Excellent features that all slope left will lead you to a technical face of small holds and a steep pumpy finish at the anchor. Location Akdeniz is located 3 meters right of the prominent flared chimney/gully on the right side of the sector. Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Mümin krabaş | 25m, 10 | |||
6c | ★★★ Haçkaspor Extension
Haçkaspor extension is a fun face climb that starts on large holds on dark rock. This will give way too small holds on the lighter colored face before reaching a small roof. Pull super enjoyable moves over the lip on a unique crack past an intermediate anchor located in the dark rock above the flake. Continue on vertical terrain with thin holds and incredible sequences to reach a unique groove. Shake out with the perfect knee bar if you can figure out how to get into position or push straight on through to the anchor located at the top of the good rock. Set: Güneş Ergüden | 13m, 2, 6 | |||
6c | ★★★ Karadeniz Extension
Karadeniz extension is a fun route that begins with a slightly overhanging white section of rock. Go on to the orange face for an excellent sequence of vertical moves with excellent slopers, mixed with positive holds. After passing an intermediate anchor, continue up dark rock into a series of incredible moves capped by a small roof. More excellent climbing will bring you to the anchor beyond the lip. Set: Güneş Ergüden | 13m, 2, 7 | |||
Sidiksa | |||||
6c | ★★ Karaşahin
Karaşahin is one move wonder of a sport climb. Start on a fragile rock to a bolt in the roof. Pull a difficult overhanging sequence to gain access to the vertical face beyond. Enjoy jugs as you follow the dark streak of rock to a left trending crack and on to the anchor that is out of sight from the base of the route. Location Karaşahin is located on the right side of the sector. Look for a shiny bolt in an overhanging section of wall 3 meters off the ground. Protection 12 bolts, 2 bolt anchor. Set: Volkan Özkan | 30m, 12 | |||
6c | ★★ Horon
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Horon is a wonderful route with an amazing sequence of overhanging rock that is a bit more challenging then it's neighboring routes at this sector. Start on a couple buckets before reaching a technical section of light colored rock. Pull a bulge and clip high before shaking out at a good rest. Now the steep climbing gets fun with sloppers that present and incredible sequence of quality moves that will bring you to the anchor that is clearly visible from the ground Location Horon located 26 meters right of the two large pine trees growing at the base of the cliff that mark the start of the crag. Look for an obvious line of bolts directly underneath a triangular shaped section of light colored, overhanging rock. Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 2018 | 23m, 10 | |||
Doğankaya Sector | |||||
6c | Marmite
Marmite is a wonderful yet deceiving traditional route at packs a sustained punch. Start on light colored rock with a run out before finding your first good gear placements. Follow a slightly over hanging right trending crack that eventually will curve back to the left side yet offer little relief in terms of pump in your forearms. Breathe a sigh of relief when you get to the gray rock and shake out before clipping the anchor shared with Noel Baba. Location Marmite is located 3 meters right of a large pine tree at the base of the cliff above the picnic area gazebos. Follow a prominent crack on this portion of cliff. Protection Traditional gear to 2", 2 bolt anchor FA: Öztürk Kayıkcı / 2003 | 15m | |||
6c | Zehirli Sarmaşık
Zehirli Sarmaşık is a wonderful over hanging traditional route up a non continuous crack. Start from the base of a large tree and follow nice face climbing before reaching the crack 4 meters off the ground. Continue on a sustained series of moves with a tricky crux at the lip. Resist the urge to turn this into a tree climbing route . Follow the crack up and left until it merge is with the anchor of Doğankaya. (The anchor in the 2018 mini guide it does not exist and the 6+ grade is incorrect) Location Zehirli Sarmaşık is located directly above a large pine tree at the base of the cliff above the picnic area gazebos. Follow a prominent crack on this portion of cliff. Protection Traditional gear to 2", 2 bolt anchor. FA: Öztürk Kayıkcı / 2003 | 23m | |||
Patika | |||||
6c | ★★★ Yakı
FA: Mustafa Nalbant, 2019 | 24m, 12 | |||
6c | ★★★ Şerefe
Şerefe is located immediately left of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. Şerefe is a fun steep arete route with a short pumpy crux. Start with a clip from the ground to protect a couple of steep moves at the beginning of the route. Trend left to the prominent arete and fire off a couple steep moves to reach a good rest. Trend right to step over the roof or enjoy an unnecessary yet incredibly fun leg hooking move on the jug rail at the lip to feel like a rockstar. Two meters above the overhang you will arrive at the anchor. Şerefe is located immediately left of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. Şerefe is a fun steep arete route with a short pumpy crux. Start with a clip from the ground to protect a couple of steep moves at the beginning of the route. Trend left to the prominent arete and fire off a couple steep moves to reach a good rest. Trend right to step over the roof or enjoy an unnecessary yet incredibly fun leg hooking move on the jug rail at the lip to feel like a rockstar. Two meters above the overhang you will arrive at the anchor. Set: : Nick Weight, Nick Weight & Daniela Feill Set: Nick Weight & Daniela Feil 2020 | 18m, 9 | |||
6c | ★★ Mümin -2
The route has a common start with Mümin-1 and separating from each other at the roof entrance continues slightly to the right and upwards . Set: Mümin Karabaş 2019 | 28m, 14 | |||
6c | Evhamlı
Evhamlı is a spectacular route that starts up a flared juggy crack corner reaching a bulge 8 meters off the ground. Scramble up some moderate slab before getting onto a hard, technical face. Numerous technical sequences will bring you to a magnificent steep finish with great moves through the overhang beneath the anchor. Evhamlı is located 2 meters right of a medium-sized pine tree growing at the base of the cliff. The belay area is quite steep and will give your calves work out. Set: Süleyman Vardal 2019 | 35m, 16 | |||
6c | ★★ Mamy Super Nova
Mamy Super Nova is one of the finest lines in the area. Start on top of a boulder at the base of the route and pull a no feet roof maneuver that is well protected by a bolt. If you want to practice your dry tooling skills this is a perfect spot for a figure 4 Continue up vertical climbing and pull over a small bulge before shaking out and getting ready for the business portion of the route. Steep moves on quality holds will give your forearms a good workout. Trend left as the well placed glue-in bolts lead you through it nice technical section of face climbing high on the face. A few more cruiser moves will bring you to the anchor located near the top of the cliff. Location Mamy Super Nova is located in the middle of the sector. Start beneath a small roof located 4 meters left of the triangular block protruding from the ground that is used as the starting stands for Sophia Ana. Protection 15 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Michel Piola 2018 | 40m, 15 | |||
6c | ★★★ Pupy Hulk
Papy Hulk is a wonderful long and pumpy sport route. Start with steep moves on somewhat fragile white rock protected by glue in hangers to a small alcove 5 meters off the ground. Follow good holds on a sustained, overhanging wall as you enjoy quality move after move. The vertical climbing through the upper section will keep you on your toes all the way to the anchor. Location Papy Hulk is located on the left side of the sector. Look for a line of glue and bolts that go directly up the face. This route shares a start with a right trending crack that forms the traditional line of Viva Saper. Protection 14 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Michel Piola 2018 | 40m, 14 | |||
6c | ★★ Dans Akademisi
Dance Academy is the longest overhang route in this sector. It has relatively good hands at 2/3 beginning of the route, after that, there is an area for a good rest and later going up with a small chimney. At last, face climb to a vertical area to the anchor. Set: Mümin Karabaş 2018 | 30m, 16 | |||
6c | ★★★ Akdeniz
Akdeniz is a wonderful 20 meter long route that starts next to the approach trail. Climb past two bolts on moderate terrain before getting onto the vertical face. Excellent features that all slope left will lead you to a technical face of small holds and a steep pumpy finish at the anchor. Location Akdeniz is located 3 meters right of the prominent flared chimney/gully on the right side of the sector. Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Mümin Karabaş 2018 | 25m, 10 | |||
6c | ★★★ Karadeniz Extention
Karadeniz extension is a fun route that begins with a slightly overhanging white section of rock. Go on to the orange face for an excellent sequence of vertical moves with excellent slopers, mixed with positive holds. After passing an intermediate anchor, continue up dark rock into a series of incredible moves capped by a small roof. More excellent climbing will bring you to the anchor beyond the lip. Set: Güneş Ergüden | 13m, 7 | |||
6c | ★★★ Haçkaspor extention
Haçkaspor extension is a fun face climb that starts on large holds on dark rock. This will give way too small holds on the lighter colored face before reaching a small roof. Pull super enjoyable moves over the lip on a unique crack past an intermediate anchor located in the dark rock above the flake. Continue on vertical terrain with thin holds and incredible sequences to reach a unique groove. Shake out with the perfect knee bar if you can figure out how to get into position or push straight on through to the anchor located at the top of the good rock. Set: Güneş Ergüden 2018 | 13m, 6 | |||
6c | ★★★ Karaşahin
Karaşahin is one move wonder of a sport climb. Start on a fragile rock to a bolt in the roof. Pull a difficult overhanging sequence to gain access to the vertical face beyond. Enjoy jugs as you follow the dark streak of rock to a left trending crack and on to the anchor that is out of sight from the base of the route. Location Karaşahin is located on the right side of the sector. Look for a shiny bolt in an overhanging section of wall 3 meters off the ground. Protection 12 bolts, 2 bolt anchor. Set: Volkan Özkan 2018 | 30m, 12 | |||
6c | ★★★ Horon
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Horon is a wonderful route with an amazing sequence of overhanging rock that is a bit more challenging then it's neighboring routes at this sector. Start on a couple buckets before reaching a technical section of light colored rock. Pull a bulge and clip high before shaking out at a good rest. Now the steep climbing gets fun with sloppers that present and incredible sequence of quality moves that will bring you to the anchor that is clearly visible from the ground Location Horon located 26 meters right of the two large pine trees growing at the base of the cliff that mark the start of the crag. Look for an obvious line of bolts directly underneath a triangular shaped section of light colored, overhanging rock. Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı 2018 | 23m, 10 | |||
6c | ★★★ Hamsi
Hamsi is another wonderful sport route that starts up a black streak of rock on magnificent holds. Resist the urge to rest off route in the obvious alcove in order to keep the grade true. Continue on tan colored rock that is slightly overhanging and offers a wonderful face climbing sequence. Clip the anchor that is clearly visible from the ground and enjoy is spectacular view. Location Hamsi is located 8 meters right of a large pine tree at the base of the cliff above the picnic area gazebos. Protection 9 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Hamsi is another wonderful sport route that starts up a black streak of rock on magnificent holds. Resist the urge to rest off route in the obvious alcove in order to keep the grade true. Continue on tan colored rock that is slightly overhanging and offers a wonderful face climbing sequence. Clip the anchor that is clearly visible from the ground and enjoy is spectacular view. Location Hamsi is located 8 meters right of a large pine tree at the base of the cliff above the picnic area gazebos. Protection 9 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Volkan Özkan 2018 Set: Volkan Özkan, 2018 | 20m, 9 | |||
6c | ★★★ Yakı
Set: Mustafa Nalbant-Melih Özdemir/2019 | 24m, 12 | |||
{UIAA} 7+ | |||||
Pelitozu Parallel Cracks | |||||
{UIAA} 7+ | Ucan Kaz
| 50m, 2 | |||
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Gülcena | |||||
6b+ | Buzbağ
Buzbağ is an excellent route that starts on a pocketed gray limestone that is common for the area. The upper half of the route follows interesting crack features to a ledge where you will clip the anchor that is clearly visible from the ground. Buzbağ was named in honour of a bag of boxed wine that brought joy to the first ascent party. Location Buzbağ is located 9 meters left of the slightly overhanging car sized boulder next to the approach trail that marks the right side of the sector. FA: Nick Weicht, Dani Feil & April 2022 | 29m, 12 | |||
6b+ | ★★★ Oroperi
Oroperi starts up a nice hand crack on low angle rock to a small roof located 4 meters up the route. Continue on incredible pockrts and slopers with great friction to a small overhang halfway up with climb. Pull a tricky sequence over two separate bulges that will access an anchor that is just out of sight from the belay area. FA: Yahya Koç, 2019 | 27m, 14 | |||
6b+ | ★★★ 5 Günde
5 Günde starts from a grassy ledge before scrambling up a ramp to a small roof above the second bolt. Pull a technical sequence of vertical limestone face climbing. The high-quality features and movements continue all the way to the top of this glorious route. The anchor is located just out of sight from the belay area. FA: Öztürk Kayıkçı, Enes Berk Kargı & Cemre Demiröz, 2019 | 27m, 13 | |||
Şahinkaya | |||||
6b+ | Viva Saper
Viva Saper a traditional route with 40 meters long. It has a relatively oblique ascent along with slobe crack. FA: Doğan Palut | 40m | |||
İşkizma | |||||
6b+ | ★★★ Ahmak Islatan
Set: Güneş Ergüden, 2018 | 25m, 14 | |||
6b+ | ★★★ Pulera
Pulera is the first route in this sector and is located on the farthest left of the cliff. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2019 | 23m, 10 | |||
Sidiksa | |||||
6b+ | ★★★ Gülali
Gülali is a long and wonderful route that starts on light colored rock and follows the arete for 10 meters. Continue up dark rock on excellent face climbing that will keep you on your toes. Finish at an anchor that is shared with Akçaabat Helvası. Location Gülali located 30 meters right of the two large pine trees growing at the base of the cliff that mark the start of the crag. Look for an obvious line of bolts to the right of a triangular shaped section of light colored, overhanging rock and stay left of the prominent inside corner crack feature. Protection 16 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: ÖztürkKayıkçı, 2018 | 28m, 16 | |||
Doğankaya Sector | |||||
6b+ | Hamsi
Hamsi is another wonderful sport route that starts up a black streak of rock on magnificent holds. Resist the urge to rest off route in the obvious alcove in order to keep the grade true. Continue on tan colored rock that is slightly overhanging and offers a wonderful face climbing sequence. Clip the anchor that is clearly visible from the ground and enjoy is spectacular view. Location Hamsi is located 8 meters right of a large pine tree at the base of the cliff above the picnic area gazebos. Protection 9 bolts, 2 bolt anchor FA: Volkan Özkan 2018 | 20m, 9 | |||
6b+ | Babazula
Babazula starts by clipping a bolt from the ground and doing an awkward and technical sequence to make the next clip before moving on to the jug rail crack. Shake out and pull another sequence over a bulge that will lead to enjoyable face climbing on pockets and protruding pebbles. Some moderate moves will bring you to the anchor 17 meters off the ground. Location Babazula is located on the upper left side of the crag above the gazebos. You will be climbing bolts directly underneath the left of to falcon heads that stick out from top of the wall, if you use a little imagination. Protection 9 bolts, 2 bolt anchor FA: Öztürk Kayıkcı / 2003 | 15m, 10 | |||
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6b+ | Şaplak
FA: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 2019 | 20m | |||
6b+ | ★★★ Oroperi
Oroperi starts up a nice hand crack on low angle rock to a small roof located 4 meters up the route. Continue on incredible pockrts and slopers with great friction to a small overhang halfway up with climb. Pull a tricky sequence over two separate bulges that will access an anchor that is just out of sight from the belay area. Set: Yahya Koç, 11 Sep 2019 | 27m, 14 | |||
6b+ | ★★★ 5 Günde
5 Günde starts from a grassy ledge before scrambling up a ramp to a small roof above the second bolt. Pull a technical sequence of vertical limestone face climbing. The high-quality features and movements continue all the way to the top of this glorious route. The anchor is located just out of sight from the belay area. Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, Enes Berk Kargı & Cemre Demiröz, 10 Sep 2019 | 27m, 13 | |||
6b+ | Sis
Sis is a beautiful route that shares a start with İndur before continuing straight up the gray limestone vertical face to a small roof. Utilize a flared crack halfway up the route to access more amazing face climbing. The anchor is located just out of sight from the belay area. Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 10 Sep 2019 | 27m, 12 | |||
6b+ | Viva Saper
Viva Saper a traditional route with 40 meters long. It has a relatively oblique ascent along with slobe crack. FFA: Doğan Palut 2014 | 40m | |||
6b+ | ★★★ Ahmak Islatan
Set: Güneş Ergüden 2018 | 25m, 14 | |||
6b+ | ★★★ Pulera
İşkizma is a fun south and west-facing sector that contains 10 routes with grades that range from 6 to 9+. Shade can be enjoy on numerous routes until the early afternoon. This cliff face provides excellent vertical climbing with the occasional over hanging feature. The bolting is user-friendly and the route lengths are normally under 30 meters making it a good location for a 60 m rope to be utilized. Getting There İşkizma is located 130 meters (2 minutes walk) beyond the gazebos. Follow a very well established Trail along the base of the cliff to access this sector. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun 2019 | 23m, 10 | |||
6b+ | ★★★ Gülali
Gülali is a long and wonderful route that starts on light colored rock and follows the arete for 10 meters. Continue up dark rock on excellent face climbing that will keep you on your toes. Finish at an anchor that is shared with Akçaabat Helvası. Location Gülali located 30 meters right of the two large pine trees growing at the base of the cliff that mark the start of the crag. Look for an obvious line of bolts to the right of a triangular shaped section of light colored, overhanging rock and stay left of the prominent inside corner crack feature. Protection 16 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Öztürk K. Mustafa K. 2018 | 28m, 16 | |||
6b+ | ★★★ Babazula
Babazula starts by clipping a bolt from the ground and doing an awkward and technical sequence to make the next clip before moving on to the jug rail crack. Shake out and pull another sequence over a bulge that will lead to enjoyable face climbing on pockets and protruding pebbles. Some moderate moves will bring you to the anchor 17 meters off the ground. Location Babazula is located on the upper left side of the crag above the gazebos. You will be climbing bolts directly underneath the left of to falcon heads that stick out from top of the wall, if you use a little imagination. Protection 9 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Babazula starts by clipping a bolt from the ground and doing an awkward and technical sequence to make the next clip before moving on to the jug rail crack. Shake out and pull another sequence over a bulge that will lead to enjoyable face climbing on pockets and protruding pebbles. Some moderate moves will bring you to the anchor 17 meters off the ground. Location Babazula is located on the upper left side of the crag above the gazebos. You will be climbing bolts directly underneath the left of to falcon heads that stick out from top of the wall, if you use a little imagination. Protection 9 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı 2003 Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 2003 | 22m, 9 | |||
6b+ | Şaplak
FA: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 10 Sep 2019 | 20m | |||
{UIAA} 7 | |||||
Pelitozu Afghan Gate | |||||
{UIAA} 7 | Sincap Kapani
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Gülcena | |||||
6b | ★★★ Sis
Sis is a beautiful route that shares a start with İndur before continuing straight up the gray limestone vertical face to a small roof. Utilize a flared crack halfway up the route to access more amazing face climbing. The anchor is located just out of sight from the belay area. Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 2019 | 27m, 12 | |||
6b | ★★★ Gülcena
Gülcena is a wonderful route that shares a start with İndur to the inside corner before the small roof. Pull-on excellent holds for a fun sequence up a vertical wall of grey limestone. You will encounter a small roof with a nice crack. Pullover the lip and do a few slabs moves to an anchor just out of sight from the belay area. Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 2019 | 27m, 12 | |||
6b | ★★ İndur
İndur is a spectacular left trending route. Begin on a shared start with Gülcena on the low angle rock before breaking left after the ledge and climbing straight up an incredible face of high friction slopers and pockets. A bulge near the top of the route will reveal an anchor located just out of sight from the belay area. Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı, 2019 | 27m, 12 | |||
6b | ★★★ Karaconcolos
KaraConcolos is a spectacular route that starts by scrambling past a grass ledge and up a nice inside corner crack system to get on top of a small diving board rock. Continue on incredible limestone face climbing as you follow a line of bolts straight up a wall of slopers and pockets to the anchor that is visible from the approach trail. Set: Öztürk Kayıkcı, 2019 | 27m, 11 | |||
Çayırbağı Sector | |||||
6b | Yussuf
Yussuf starts with a wildly overhanging first move that is protected well with a bolt. Muscle your way onto the ledge or gain some style points if you can find the hidden figure 4. Climb over a series of bulges to reach a ledge halfway up the route. Prepare for a tricky to read yet well protected sequence off the ledge and continue on moderate slab climbing to an anchor located beneath the large roof. Location Yussuf is located 12 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. FA: Suat Erdoğan, Osman Birol Özgümüş, Dani Fiel & Nick Weicht 2020 | 30m, 15 | |||
6b | ★★★ Siesta
Siesta is a wonderful route with a well protected boulder problem off the ground. Continue over a series of bulges to another well protected sequence of tricky moves on a blank looking face. Large holds will bring you to a ledge halfway up the route. Pull another short sequence of moves to pass a overhanging bulge and continue up quality gray slab to an anchor located beneath the large roof. Location Siesta is located 10 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. FA: Suat Erdoğan, Osman Birol Özgümüş, Dani Fiel & Nick Weicht 2020 | 30m, 15 | |||
Şahinkaya | |||||
6b | ★★★ Sıfır Sıkıntı
Sıfır Sıkıntı is located 2 meters right of Erhan Terzi FA: Yahya Koç, 2019 | 28m, 15 | |||
6b | ★★★ Tomara
Tomara is a tightly bolted, left trending face climb. Start on light colored rock that is slightly overhanging and follow a nice set of jugs passed a couple bushes. Drift left as the holds become fewer and fewer through the middle section of the route. Finish with easy moves on the arete. Location Tomara is located on the right side of the crag. This climb starts 3 meters right of a medium sized pine tree at the base of the cliff and on the uphill side of the trail. Protection 16 bolts, 2 bolt anchor Set: Öztürk Kayıkçı | 27m, 16 |