Mount Cilo (Türkiye)

Submitted by halildamar on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 07:31am
Description

Mount Cilo, also known by its summit name Reşko or Uludoruk, stands at a formidable 4,135 meters (13,566 ft), making it the second-highest peak in Turkiye. The route starts from Serpel Plateau in the Yüksekova district of Hakkâri. Vehicular access to the trailhead is possible, but the final section of the road is unpaved, steep, and rugged. Standard passenger cars cannot access the plateau; high-clearance 4WD vehicles or hiring a local driver with a high-clearance van is required to reach the starting point. Permits may be required. In summer, this is a non-technical ascent.