Turkey has mountainous regions with different geological formations. Turkey's magnificient mountains and forests are wonderful natural preserves for an extraordinary variety of wild life, flora and fauna. Two of Turkey's most famous peaks Mt. Erciyes in Kayseri in Central Anatolia(3917 m) and Mt. Agri; (mt. Ararat 5137 m) in the east, are volcanos. Both of them are inactive. Other mountain ranges are the Rize-Kackar (3932 m) in the eastern Black Sea region, Nigde Aladag; (3756 m) in the central Taurus range and the Cilo and Sat mountains (4136 m) near Hakkari in the eastern Taurus.

The mountainous nature of the country has influenced also the culture. For centuries, nomads and semi-nomadic people have moved yearly to the fresh pastures of the higher elevations in the summer. These alpine medows, called yayla, house nomadic people who still preserve their traditions.

For climbers Turkey offers a wealth of exploration. The challenging terrain offers lots of opportunities for outdoor sports.

Below you can find detailed information about the famous mountains of Turkey offering exciting mountaineering experiences. Click one of the links and learn more about it...