Routes as sport in Turkey

Ne Deysun is a surprisingly wonderful climb given the light colored nature of the rock. Climb passed a couple over hanging features and interesting bulges as you follow a flared crack to the right of the over hanging section of wall. Continue up the dark colored upper section to an anchor that is located beyond the vision of the belay.

Location Ne Deysun is located on the right side of the sector, 33 meters right of the two large pine trees growing at the base of the cliff that mark the start of the crag. Start 5 m right of the prominent inside corner/crack feature.

Protection 12 bolts, 2 bolt anchors

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.

Sihsara is a beautiful climb with a tricky start. Begin with a long move to a good hold located just above the first bolt then go into a small roof with another tricky bulge sequence. From here it is smooth sailing on amazing features up vertical, dark-streaked limestone with a spectacular view.

Location Sihsara is located on the right side of the sector, 10 meters left of a large pine tree on the uphill side of the trail.

Protection 14 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Atatürk is a wonderful sport route that begins at the edge of the forest and starts on dark, well featured rock. Pull over a series of bulges that will lead you to a very featured vertical face. The anchor is located beyond the line of vision from the belay area

Location Atatürk is located on the right side of the sector near the forest.

Protection 12 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Pulera is the first route in this sector and is located on the farthest left of the cliff.

A short but entertaining route, good for a warm-up

Karadeniz is a fun moderate 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. Finish at an anchor left of the large flake.

Location Karadeniz is located 10 meters left of the predominant inside corner on the right side of the sector.

Protection Sport, 2 bolt anchor

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.

Haçkaspor 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 and continue on a unique crack to an anchor located in the dark rock above the flake.

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.

Rapatma is a fun route that starts on gigantic holds up dark colored limestone. Pull some tricky moves through the light colored section and over a bulge. Enjoyable vertical face climbing that will bring you to a tricky sequence below the anchor that is clearly visible from the belay area.

Location Rapatma is located 2 meters left of the predominant inside corner on the right side of the sector.

Protection 12 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Kaçkar has common start beginning with Verçenik, near the top of Verçenik Kaçkar separates to the left side and up

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

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

Live is located on the corner of the wall, Right side of the Akdeniz

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.

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

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

Erkek Fatma is a spectacular route that tackles a series of roofs and over hangs. Start from a stance on a large block at the base of the wall and clip the first glue in bolt. Pull a tricky no feet maneuver to get over the starting roof and follow excellent jugs to the large roof 30 meters off the ground. A phenomenal sequence of big hold on steep terrain will get you to more quality face climbing on a slightly less than vertical upper half of the route. The anchor is located a couple meters below the top of the cliff.

Location Erkek Fatma is located in the middle of the sector and starts beneath a small roof located 3 meters left of the triangular block protruding from the ground that is used as the starting stands for Sophia Ana.

Protection 14 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Sophia Ana is a five-star 40 meter route that follows amazing rock to the top of the wall. Start on and a 1.5 meter boulder protruding from the ground and reach up to jugs and a crack that provide excellent hand holds in order to move past the over hanging first move. Continue passed the right side of a roof 10 meters off the ground. Large holds and amazing face climbing seems to never end as you continue for move after move. Clip the anchor near the top of the wall.

Location Sophia Ana is located in the middle of the sector and directly above 1.5 meter triangular block that is protruding from the ground that is used as a starting feature.

Protection 16 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Tedak is a wonderful moderate route that starts with 4 meters of steep climbing on giant holds. Continue passed a couple bulges and a section of mossy rock that climbs surprisingly well. Follow gray face moves over one last bulge to reach the anchor located beneath the red rock.

Location Tedak is located in the middle of the sector. This climb starts 5 meters right of a medium sized pine tree at the base of the cliff and on the uphill side of the trail.

Protection 13 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Tedak Extension is a wonderful moderate route that starts with 4 meters of steep climbing on giant holds. Continue passed a couple bulges and a section of mossy rock that climbs surprisingly well. Follow gray face moves over one last bulge to reach the anchor located beneath the red rock. Now the climbing gets fun with steep moves on a unique face. Enjoy the tiny tufas along with great holds as you hit the steep section below the anchor that is located 40 meters up the wall.

Location Tedak Extension is located in the middle of the sector. This climb starts 5 meters right of a medium sized pine tree at the base of the cliff and on the uphill side of the trail.

Protection 21 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Yomra is an enjoyable moderate route that starts with a couple meters of steep climbing on large holds. Through the middle portion of the route you will find nice slab movement before getting back into the steep jugs. Finish at an anchor located on the right side of a over hanging bulge.

Location Yomra is located in the middle of the sector. 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 9 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Godesbana is a enjoyable 20 meter route that climbs a moderate angled face with nice holds and a handful of slopers. Start with a short vertical section of rock and continue past three bulges to reach an anchor at the base of the vertical face.

Location Godesbana is located in the middle of the sector. This climb starts directly above a medium sized pine tree at the base of the cliff and on the uphill side of the trail.

Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Godesbana Ext. is a enjoyable 40 meter route that climbs a moderate angled face with nice holds and a handful of slopers. Start with a short vertical section of rock and continue past three bulges to reach an intermediate anchor. Continue up the vertical face on technical moves before reaching large holds that give easy access to an anchor located near the top of the wall.

Location Godesbana Ext. is located in the middle of the sector. This climb starts directly above a medium sized pine tree at the base of the cliff and on the uphill side of the trail.

Protection 21 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

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

Erhan Terzi is a wonderful climb that starts with blocky moves in a unique inside corner. Continue on excellent face climbing up the not so prominent arere to an anchor that is hidden beyond the bulge.

Location Erhan Terzi is located on the right side of the crag. This climb starts 5 meters meters right of a medium sized pine tree at the base of the cliff and on the uphill side of the trail.

Protection 17 bolts, 2 bolt anchor

Sıfır Sıkıntı is located 2 meters right of Erhan Terzi

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Şaman is a fun, short route that follows large holds up a line of bolts on a light colored streak of rock. The hand holds run thin just below the anchor that is located 3 meters right of a pine tree halfway up the cliff face.

Düşen düşene is a wonderful route that starts on huge jug rails and pulls over a bulge 5 meters off the ground. More steep climbing will get you to a ledge 10 meters up the wall. An anchor is located just beyond this point and is clearly visible from the ground.

Düşen düşene Extension is a wonderful route that starts on huge jug rails and pulls over a bulge 5 meters off the ground. More steep climbing will get you to a ledge 10 meters up the wall. Continue past an intermediate anchor and step over a vegitated ledge to get on the upper slab. A second anchor is located beneath a small roof at the top of the good quality rock.

İkizim starts with a low bolt on a bulge that is easy to reach from the ground. Climb up vertical terrain on large holds for 15 meters before reaching a ledge. The second half of this route is up enjoyable slab climbing with a tricky sequence at the anchor.

Location İkizim is located 6 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector.

Kankilop is a great route with a steep start. Clip a bolt from the ground that is located in a concave feature of grey rock. Pull slightly overhanging moves on large holds for 10 meters before the wall turns to vertical jugs. Shake out at the ledge halfway up the climb before doing a short sequence of technical moves to get on the upper slab. Good footwork will get you to the anchor located underneath the large roof.

Location Kankilop is located 8 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector.

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.

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.

Pink Hair enjoys a steep start before tackling a series of triangular shaped roofs. Good hold on steep terrain makes for wonderful hero climbing to the ledge halfway up the route. Pull a tricky to read sequence on the bulge and continue up enjoyable an slab to the anchor located beneath the roof.

Location Pink Hair is located 14 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector.

Bukalemun is a 15 meter jug haul up steep terrain. Start by following a vertical crack next to a tree to a high first bolt. Climb over a steep section of rock even with the tree tops before the angle mellows out. Scramble to a anchor located in the bulge 15 meters above the ground or continue on the extension if you want more of a challenge.

Location Bukalemun is located 16 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. Begin 1 1/2 meters left of the first pine tree growing at the base of the cliff.

Bukalemun Extension is a 15 meter jug haul up steep terrain followed by 15 meters of slab. Start by following a vertical crack next to a tree to a high first bolt. Climb over a steep section of rock even with the tree tops before the angle mellows out. Scramble past an anchor located in the bulge 15 meters above the ground and pull a tricky to read sequence over the lip. enjoyable slab climbing on the second half the route that will bring you to an anchor located underneath the large roof.

Location Bukalemun Extension is located 16 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. Begin 1 1/2 meters left of the first pine tree growing at the base of the cliff.

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.

Neybar is a short and fun route that starts up enjoyable climbing on positive holds. Pull a couple thin moves halfway up the climb before breaking right onto the flake and clipping an anchor located on the lip of the roof. Use the knee-bar for style points

Location Neybar is located 22 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. It is also 5 meter right of the first pine tree growing at the base of the cliff.

Edi is a short yet surprisingly enjoyable moderate route on very positive holds. Climb up solid gray rock that gets progressively steeper as the holds get progressively larger. Enjoy a couple hero moves on giant jugs to clip the anchor at the lip of a small overhang.

Location Edi is located 26 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. It also starts 9 meter right of the first pine tree growing at the base of the cliff.

Büdü is a short yet enjoyable route that starts up a moderate and less than vertical face. Stay left of a small tree growing underneath a roof 5 meters off the ground. Follow the bolts up a very featured face and enjoy bigger holds as the wall kicks back to a slight overhang at the anchor.

Location Büdü is located 28 meters right of the prominent inside corner crack that marks the beginning of the sector. (This is also the right most route at this sector.)

Suns Out Guns Out is an excellent route that starts with two bolts of slab to reach a ledge. Continue up an arete where you will want to extend or back-clean the fifth clip. Now comes the technical and unique climbing on an attractive pillar capped by a slightly overhang bulge. Easy yet enjoyable climbing on the upper half will bring you to an anchor that is clearly visible from the ground.

On a nice day you will likely understand where this name came from... bang bang

Location Suns Out Guns Out is located on the left side of the sector. You will need to scramble up three meters of rock to a sloped grass ledge. You will find the route where the approach trail converges with the main cliff. It is also seven meters left of a medium-sized pine tree growing out of the same grassy sloped ledge.

Protection 11 bolts, 2 bolt chain anchor with a quick clip.

Mauser is an enjoyable route that starts with well-protected easy low-angle climbing for the first two clips to reach a ledge. Continue up a flared crack and pull over a small overhanging bulge at the halfway mark. The hardware will lead you past more moderate climbing to reach an anchor that is clearly visible from the ground.

While digging out a nice belay area at the base of the route we discovered a little mouse that also called the crag home. This was also the time a Turkish movie named Mauser was playing in theaters so we ran with the team.

Location Mauser is located for meters left of the large pine tree growing at the belay ledge. Follow a flared crack up most of the route.

Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt chain anchor with a quick clip.

Bambi starts up to bolts worth of slab climbing to reach a ledge. Climb up through beautiful wavy rock that is characteristic of Trabzon. Move through balance move beneath the small roof and continue up the arete to an anchor that is clearly visible from the ground.

Bambi is named after a baby deer that was being walked by a local villager along the base of the cliff during the route's development.

Location Bambi is located to meters left of the medium-sized pine tree growing from the ballet ledge.

Protection 10 bolts, 2 bolt chain anchor with quick clip

Quarantine Creations start with two bolts on the 45-degree angle slab arete. Continue up a vertical face with good jugs that turn to balanced slab climbing. Follow a crack through a large flared feature in the center of the route before pulling a more technical face climbing over the bulge to an anchor that is hidden from view of the belay area.

Quarantine Creations is named due to the fact that the route was opened up by Dani and Nick Weight while they were in quarantine and unable to leave the country.

Location Quarantine Creations is located on the right side of the belay ramp on the left side of the sector. Look for a large flared crack feature that goes up the lower ramp directly above a large tree.

Conk Bayırı starts up a short grassy gully before climbing up some ledges and scrambling past a moderate slab while trending left. This section of the route shares the first three bolts with Büyük Taarruz. Pull a small overhanging bulge 9 meters up the route and climb straight a beautiful grey limestone face of slopers and pockets. 2/3 of the way up you will encounter an enjoyable vertical crack through another short steep section before arriving at the anchor located just out of sight from the belay area. Conk Bayırı is located 5 meters beyond the over hanging rock feature next to the approach trail that marks the start of sector Gulcena. Climb directly above a small pine tree that is growling from the ledge 3 meters up the wall.

Büyük Taarruz starts up a short grassy gully before climbing up some ledges and scrambling past a moderate slab while trending left. This section of the route shares the first three bolts with Conk Bayırı. Pull over a short steep section onto technical face climbing. A right trending, flared crack will lead you through a short sequence in the middle of the route. Perfect face climbing on a wonderfull high friction slopers and pockets will lead you to an anchor located just be on the vision of the belay area.

Büyük Taarruz is located 7 meters beyond the over hanging rock feature next to the approach trail that marks the start of sector Gulcena. Climb 1 meter right of a small pine tree that is growling from a ledge 3 meters up the wall.

Gönül Çelen starts by scrambling starts by scrambling up low angle rock and past two grassy ledges. Easy crack moves will bring you passed the first two bolts and to a over hanging feature that marks the start of the technical climbing. Enjoy an amazing vertical sequence on a unique inside corner that eventually turns into straightforward face climbing. A nice crack and two small bulges on the upper section will bring you to an anchor located beyond the line of vision from the belay area

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bolt Savaşları starts up a twin set of cracks on low angle rock before encounter in a small overhang 4 meters up the route. Continue up wonderful face climbing, staying slightly right of a large pink patch of rock that was dropped during development. Clip the anchor clearly visible from the belay area.

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.

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.

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.

Blizzard Wizard starts from the 45 degree angle that makes for and awkward ballet but is well protected with a low first bolt. Start up wavy pockets of Trabzon gray limestone following a series of flared cracks that trend slightly left. Throughout the upper half of the route follow cracks juggy features in the inside corner that continues to trend left to an anchor located above a ledge and clearly visible from the ground.

Blizzard Wizard was named with regards to the development that continue to take place despite of constant snowy conditions.

Location Blizzard Wizard is located 7 meters left of the slightly overhanging car sized boulder next to the approach trail that marks the right side of the sector.