Zigana Pass, Mountain pass at 2032 meters in Pontic Mountains, Turkey.
The Zigana Pass stretches across the northeastern region of Turkey, connecting Gümüşhane Province with Trabzon Province through the Pontic Mountain range.
This mountain passage functioned as a vital link on the Silk Road, enabling traders to access the port of Trabzon for commerce between Eastern Anatolia and Iran.
Local traditions include numerous folk tales about merchants and travelers who faced significant challenges while crossing this mountain passage in different seasons.
The Zigana Tunnel, constructed in 1988, provides an alternative route beneath the pass at 1795 meters, allowing year-round access despite winter snow conditions.
The pass receives substantial snowfall for five months annually, making it both a transportation corridor and a destination for winter sports near Zigana village.
Elevation above the sea: 2,032 m
GPS coordinates: 40.64900,39.39280
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:56
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