Samistal Plateau

Samistal Yaylası

A high alpine pasture at about 2,400 meters above Ayder, known for views over the sea of clouds and the Kaçkar peaks.

Samistal Plateau lies above Hazindak Plateau at about 2,400 meters. Across its open grassy slopes are only a few herders' stone houses. On clear days you can see the Kaçkar main summit and the clouds churning in the valley below. It is about 1 hour from Ayder by off-road vehicle, or about 4 hours on foot via Hazindak. There are no fixed food services up here, so bring your own food and water. Be aware that thick fog can roll in suddenly.

Opening hours

All day (summer)

Plateau · Sea of clouds · Hiking

Nearby sights

Hazindak Plateau
Gelintülü Waterfall
Ayder Plateau
Kavrun Plateau
Huser Plateau
Pokut Plateau
Kaçkar Mountains National Park
Elevit Plateau

Places to eat nearby

Yılmaz Café Restaurant
Eylül Restaurant
Ayder Natural Trout Farm
Evvel Zaman Restaurant