Some go to Sisdağı for the view and come away disappointed. Because by most afternoons there is no view left. But go with the right expectation and this can be Giresun's most striking highland.
When does the mist descend?
The general pattern is this: clear in the morning, mist in the afternoon. As the day warms, the sea-borne moisture climbs up the slope and wraps the highland.
- If you want the view: set out early, return before noon.
- If you want to see the mist: go in the afternoon, but take care while driving.
Two different experiences: a wide valley view in clear weather, a silence where you cannot see a metre ahead in the mist. Both are valuable but they are not the same thing.
How to get there
About 1 hour 50 minutes from the centre. One of the furthest of Giresun's highlands. The road narrows in the final section and the elevation rises quickly.
Driving in mist: Visibility sometimes drops to 10-20 metres. Turn on fog lights, reduce your speed sharply, do not use main beam (fog reflects the light back). If possible, head back before the mist descends.
What's there
Wide meadows, scattered highland houses and the cool that 1,800 metres brings. A jacket is needed even in midsummer. Food options are limited; there are not as many facilities as at Kümbet or Kulakkaya.
When to go
| Period | Situation |
|---|---|
| June | Green vivid, mist less dense |
| July – August | The most typical mist period |
| September | Quiet, the air can be clearer |
| November – April | Snow; road mostly closed |
Bring with you
- Jacket and waterproof layer — the mist soaks you, you feel cold even in August
- Full tank — there is no fuel up top
- Cash — cards are not accepted
- Offline map — the phone may not get signal
Who is it for?
Sisdağı is for those after "atmosphere". Those who want a sharp view in photographs should choose Bektaş, those who want a relaxed day Kümbet. The reason to come here should be the mist itself.
On the map
On the map you can time your visit; Sisdağı is best reached before the afternoon mist.
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