From Adıyaman you go to Kahta, and from there climb to Mount Nemrut via the Karakuş Tumulus, the Roman-era Cendere Bridge and Arsameia. From the summit car park a short but steep walking path leads up to the terraces where the statues stand. You return to Kahta.
Road conditions
After Kahta the road is asphalt; it becomes steeper and narrower as you approach the summit, and in the last kilometres the surface may be cobbled or broken asphalt. With a heavily loaded motorcycle you need to climb in a low gear with a steady throttle.
Things to watch for
- At the summit the weather is cold and windy even in summer; if you are going up for sunrise, bring thick layers.
- On a sunrise visit you ride part of the road in the dark; make sure your headlight and visibility are good.
- There is no fuel station after Kahta.
- In winter and early spring the summit road may close because of snow.
For accommodation, guesthouses in Kahta and on the summit road are suitable. Sunrise or sunset at the summit are the most impressive times; midday is the weakest time, both for heat and for light.