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Tunceli - Mercan (Munzur)
Mountains
Height:
70 m.
Location: This is an extension
of the Central Taurus mountains, lying between the
Northern Anatolian and the Southeastern Taurus Mountains
in the vicinity of Tunceli and Erzincan.
Best time for Climbing:
Between mid-June and late August.
Characteristic: These
limestone mountains have a very broken and jagged
appearance. There are numerous lakes and in some
places the snow never melts, and coverage of high
meadows. The Munzur Valley National Park is located
on the Ovacik road.
Climbing: To reach the peak of Akbaba
in the Mercan Mountains, follow Mercan Creek north
of the village of Ovacik. Every climber can choose
an ascent that matches his level of skill.
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