Place to visit
Kurt Dağı, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Kurt Dağı is a mountain in Artvin Province, Turkey, at 3,198 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Artvin Province, Turkey · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Turkey
- Elevation
- 3,198 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 738 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.055, 41.63838
What it is and where
Kurt Dağı is a mountain in Artvin Province, Turkey, at 3,198 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Artvin, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 21 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.055, 41.63838; the nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 738 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kurt Dağı is September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,198 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:22
- FebBetter not10:25
- MarBetter not11:40
- AprBetter not13:06
- MayBetter not14:18
- JunPossible14:56
- JulPossible14:41
- AugPossible13:39
- SepBest time12:15
- OctPossible10:52
- NovBetter not9:39
- DecBetter not9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | September | June to August and October |
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kurt Dağı has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hatila Valley National ParkNational park in Turkey9.6 km
- BarbaretiMountain in the central district of Artvin province, Turkey15 km
- Satitre HillHill in Artvin, northeastern Turkey16 km
- Mount ZiyaretHill in Artvin, northeastern Turkey16 km
- Gül DağıMountain in Turkey17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Nature
- Troy: ancient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war
- Mount Ararat: highest peak in Turkey
- Göbekli Tepe: neolithic archaeological site in Turkey
- Pamukkale: hot springs in Turkey
- Golden Horn: urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey
- Mount Nemrut: mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey
Every Turkey place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kurt Dağı?
It is a mountain in Artvin Province, Turkey. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kurt Dağı?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,198 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Kurt Dağı?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 738 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hatila Valley National Park, Barbareti, Satitre Hill. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
Keep reading
- Artvin17 places to see in and around Artvin, Turkey: Opiza, Hatila Valley National Park, Doliskana. Best time: September.
- Nature961 places for nature in Turkey, from Troy to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude and day
- TurkeyBefore travelling to Turkey: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Spanish citizens…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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