Destination

Karlik Düdeni

It is located on Karlıkkale Tepe (1737 m), northwest of Arayit Dağı (1819 m), at the southeastern end of the Sivrihisar Mountains. The sinkhole, which is close to Yelini and Yelüstü caves, is located northeast of Karacaören village, which is connected to Sivrihisar. The cave is reached via the Sivrihisar-Ballıhisar-Çaykoz or Günyüzü-Kayakent-Karacaören-Çaykoz roads. The cave is reached after a 2-hour walk from the village. The first entrance is a -13 m vertical descent.

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Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Karlik Düdeni sits within Odunpazarı, Eskişehir. The toroti catalogue holds 122 described stops across Eskişehir, 45 of them in Odunpazarı.

The nearest stop is Şehr-i Derya Parkı, 5.3 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Eskisehir route passes 400 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Karlik Düdeni?
It is located on Karlıkkale Tepe (1737 m), northwest of Arayit Dağı (1819 m), at the southeastern end of the Sivrihisar Mountains. The sinkhole, which is close to Yelini and Yelüstü caves, is located northeast of Karacaören village, which is connected to Sivrihisar. The cave is reached via the Sivrihisar-Ballıhisar-Çaykoz or Günyüzü-Kayakent-Karacaören-Çaykoz roads. The cave is reached after a 2-hour walk from the village. The first entrance is a -13 m vertical descent.
Where is Karlik Düdeni?
Karlik Düdeni is in Odunpazarı, Eskişehir.
How long does it take to visit Karlik Düdeni?
The suggested visit time for Karlik Düdeni is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Karlik Düdeni?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Karlik Düdeni; the closest are Şehr-i Derya Parkı, Sarisungur Göleti Parkuru, Hoşkadem Camii.
Is Karlik Düdeni on the way anywhere, and which route?
Karlik Düdeni lies 400 m from the Istanbul – Eskisehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.