24.12.2025 18:40
In the Giden Gelmez Mountains, which are the subject of many legends on the borders of Antalya and Konya, sharp rocky pits with depths exceeding 100 meters, vertical caves, and cliffs have been observed.
The Giden Gelmez Mountains, located on the borders of Akseki district in Antalya and Seydişehir district in Konya, draw attention with their challenging geographical conditions, including cliffs reaching up to 100 meters, vertical caves, and sinkholes.
DANGEROUS HOLES CAPTURED ON CAMERA
Mustafa Ünal, an important nature explorer and mountaineer in the region, which is also rich in wildlife, captured images of the dangerous holes formed by sharp cliffs.
"IF YOU FALL, YOU CAN'T COME BACK"
Stating that 3/4 of the Giden Gelmez Mountains are within the borders of Akseki and 1/4 within the borders of Seydişehir, Ünal said, "I have been going to these mountains for years. Firstly, there are a lot of deep holes. The name probably comes from there. Because when the snow covers the space between two rocks, the likelihood of falling down is very high. If you go down, you can't come back. Because the rocks are very sharp."
WILDLIFE IS VERY RICH
Ünal explained that the Giden Gelmez Mountains have a very challenging geography and are also rich in wildlife, stating, "There are bears living there, and there are quite a few mountain goats. There are wolves. You can't roam in the middle areas, but wild boars can be seen in the edge and coastal areas. There are lynxes. There are foxes. The average altitude is around 2000 to 2200 meters. But it is a rugged terrain overall," he said.
HOLES REACHING 100 METERS
Ünal noted that the holes and cliffs in these mountains can even reach 100 meters, adding that there are vertical caves and sinkholes in the mountains. He mentioned that he lives in Seydişehir and goes to those mountains at least once a week, saying, "I have been exploring these mountains in the Antalya-Konya border region for about 20 years. There is almost no spring we haven't drunk from; we explore path by path."