Mount Hasan

Mount Hasan or Hasan Daǧı, close to the Cappadocia region of Turkey, south of the Ihlara Valley, is a volcanic mountain with two peaks and a well-known hiking destination. These two peaks are the Small Hasan Dagi and the Big Hasan Dagi, which are above 3,000 metres high. It is stunning in the wintertime when the peak is covered in snow. There is also a picnic area close to the base of the mountain.

Known for its undulating and rocky slopes, Mount Hasan gets progressively steeper and is thus challenging to climb, mainly due to the altitude and the lack of clearly-marked trails. There are boulders towards the base of the mountain and numerous black boulder slabs higher up. The last leg of the hike is towards its caldera ridge, close to the Tepe Church remnants, and once at the summit, one would see a metal cow. It also offers breathtaking views of the green plains and the hills all around and perhaps of the Tuz Gölü salt lake. It is advisable to start the hike early in the morning.