Kızıldağ Pass Explained

Kızıldağ Pass is the highest-altitude pass in Turkey

The pass is on the main highway connecting East Anatolia to Central Anatolia at the borderline between the provinces Sivas and Erzincan.[1] With the coordinates 39.86°N 38.4278°W, the distance to Sivas is and to Erzincan is . The elevation is . It is difficult to keep the pass open to traffic during the winters because of the harsh weather conditions due to high altitude.

References

  1. http://www.kgm.gov.tr/SiteCollectionImages/KGMimages/Haritalar/b12.jpg General Directorate of Highways page

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