Destination

Gençağa Kalesi

It is located on a steep rock mass within the borders of Karlıtepe Village in İkizce District. It has not suffered much damage. It was built in the 13th century during the time of the Hacıemiroğulları Beyliği. It is a castle with a high viewing opportunity. It has been declared a 1st degree natural and archaeological protected area.

İkizce, Ordu

Gençağa Kalesi and 6 places around it

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Gençağa Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Gençağa Kalesi sits within İkizce, Ordu. The toroti catalogue holds 91 described stops across Ordu, 2 of them in İkizce.

The nearest stop is Laleli Cami, 5.4 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 6.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Laleli Cami5.4 km to the southÇayir Camii / Çaybaşi9.1 km to the southTekke Camii / Kargili Camii9.1 km to the southYeni Cuma Camii11 km to the southÇınarsuyu Mesire Yeri11 km to the northeastKaleköy Kalesi Kaya Mezarları12 km to the east

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon6.7 kmIstanbul – Trabzon6.7 kmSamsun – Trabzon6.7 km

Frequently asked

What is Gençağa Kalesi?
It is located on a steep rock mass within the borders of Karlıtepe Village in İkizce District. It has not suffered much damage. It was built in the 13th century during the time of the Hacıemiroğulları Beyliği. It is a castle with a high viewing opportunity. It has been declared a 1st degree natural and archaeological protected area.
Where is Gençağa Kalesi?
Gençağa Kalesi is in İkizce, Ordu.
How long does it take to visit Gençağa Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Gençağa Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Gençağa Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gençağa Kalesi; the closest are Laleli Cami, Çayir Camii / Çaybaşi, Tekke Camii / Kargili Camii.
Is Gençağa Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Gençağa Kalesi lies 6.7 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.