18.10.2026 19:01
With its red rocks, interesting rock formations, and impressive scenery, the Bayam Red Rocks in the Kağızman district of Kars remind those who see them of the famous Arizona canyons in the USA. Shaped by thousands of years of erosion by wind and floodwaters, the area is a candidate to become a new favorite for those who want to hike and photograph extraordinary landscapes.
Bayam Kızıllıkları, located in the Kağızman district of Kars, draws attention with its red rocks, mushroom-shaped stone formations, and impressive scenery. Resembling the Arizona canyons in the USA, the area stands out as a new discovery route for nature hiking and photography enthusiasts.
Bayam Kızıllıkları, among the natural beauties of Kars, leaves those who see it in awe with its extraordinary rock formations. The area stretching between the villages of Kötek and Bayam offers visitors a different landscape with its rocks that take on red tones and natural structures shaped by wind and floodwaters.
NATURAL BEAUTY REMINISCENT OF ARIZONA CANYONS
Bayam Kızıllıkları in the Kağızman district reminds one of the Arizona canyons in the USA with its unique rock structures and colors. The rocks rising over thin layers of sand are among the notable points of the region with natural formations estimated to be millions of years old.
The mushroom-like rocks shaped by wind and floodwater erosion give the area a distinct appearance. Bayam Kızıllıkları, standing out with its natural structure, is considered one of the tourism spots waiting to be discovered.
IT HAS BECOME THE NEW ADDRESS FOR NATURE HIKES
The nature hikes organized in the region contribute to Bayam Kızıllıkları becoming known by wider audiences. Nature groups find the opportunity to closely examine the rock formations during the hikes and discover the natural beauties of Kağızman.
Adem Süleyman Güzel, President of the Kağızman Teachers' House Sports Club, stated that they organize various events to promote the district's natural and historical values.
Expressing that the rock formations in the region are remarkable, Güzel said that different natural shapes, especially mushroom-shaped rocks, have emerged through erosion by wind and floodwaters.
UNIQUE LANDSCAPES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS
The red rocks, stone formations in different shapes, and vast natural landscapes also make Bayam Kızıllıkları attractive for those who want to take photographs. The area attracts not only those who want to spend time in touch with nature but also hiking groups that love discovering new places.
Haşim Kaya, who participated in the nature hikes, noted that Bayam Kızıllıkları resembles the Arizona canyons and drew attention to the mushroom-shaped rock formations in the area. Kaya invited nature lovers to Kağızman.
“A PLACE EVERYONE SHOULD COME AND SEE”
Derya Bektaş, who joined the nature hike with a group of 25 people, also stated that they added Bayam Kızıllıkları to their hiking routes.
Noting that they discover the natural beauties of the country during the hikes, Bektaş emphasized that the area is a route worth visiting. She noted that through the events they organize, they both meet with nature and aim to introduce Kağızman's beauties to more people.
Bayam Kızıllıkları, standing out with its natural formations and impressive scenery, draws attention as one of the important areas revealing Kağızman's nature tourism potential.