Distance: About 15 to 30 minutes by car from the konak, depending on the section
The Stone Road
A road carved into the rock along the Euphrates.
The Stone Road is a route carved into the rock that links Kemaliye to the canyons along the Euphrates. Work began in the second half of the 19th century, with the rock cut by hand and with explosives, and the road was completed in 2002; today it is used by walkers, cyclists and vehicles. Plan for a full day: the scenery changes all the way.
More places
About 30 minutes by car from the konak
Karanlık Canyon (the Dark Canyon)
A narrow canyon where the Euphrates passes between steep cliffs.
A 5-minute walk from the konak
The Eğin Houses
Stone and timber houses stepped up the hillside.
Various points on foot or by car from the konak
The Euphrates Valley
The green-blue river below Kemaliye.