- Location and Physical Characteristics
- Located in Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey, 50-60 km from Erzurum
- Height of 3,239 meters (10,627 ft)
- Not a volcanic mountain, part of fold mountain range
- Composed of lower Tertiary andesite and trachyandesites
- Natural Features
- Contains three glacial lakes: Seven Lakes, Viranşehir Lakes, Gökdere
- Lakes have basin thickness of 150-200 meters, width up to 2 km
- Experienced Würm glaciation
- Located near Tortum valley, Baş Çay, Çermeli creeks
- Mountaineering
- Challenging climbing track requiring expert guidance
- Activities possible in all seasons, summer preferred
- Requires fully equipped equipment
- Nearby Attractions
- Double Minaret Madrasa and Yakutiye Madrasa in Erzurum
- Tortum waterfall and Palandoken Mountain nearby
- National Struggle Museum and Erzurum Castle in city center