Explore the Breathtaking Love Valley

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Göreme, head east on Müze Cd (Museum Street) towards the Goreme Open Air Museum. Continue walking straight for about 1 kilometer until you reach the intersection with the road to Uçhisar. Turn left onto Uçhisar Yolu (Uçhisar Road) and walk for another 1 kilometer. You’ll see signs for Love Valley directing you to the right. Follow the path that leads into Love Valley. The walk should take approximately 30-40 minutes.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local shops in Göreme. Start by cycling east on Müze Cd (Museum Street) towards the Goreme Open Air Museum. After about 1 kilometer, turn left onto Uçhisar Yolu (Uçhisar Road). Continue cycling for approximately 1 kilometer, where you will find signs for Love Valley on your right. The total cycling distance should be around 3 kilometers, taking about 15-20 minutes.

• Hiking

  If you enjoy hiking, you can take a scenic route. Start from Göreme and head towards the Goreme Open Air Museum. From there, follow the trail that leads you up and around the hills towards Uçhisar. After about 30 minutes of hiking, you’ll find a trail sign directing you to Love Valley. The hike offers stunning views of the landscape and should take around 1 hour total, depending on your pace.

• Public Transport

  You can take a local minibus (dolmuş) from Göreme to Uçhisar. Head to the dolmuş station located in the center of Göreme and board a minibus heading to Uçhisar. It’s a short ride of about 10 minutes. Once you arrive in Uçhisar, walk towards the valley by following the signs for Love Valley, which is about a 15-minute walk from the minibus drop-off point.