Destination
Kale-i Bala
It is located within the borders of Hisarcık Village, 40 kilometers from the Çamlıhemşin district center, at a point overlooking Fırtına Deresi. It shows similarities with Zil kale in terms of topography and wall masonry, therefore it is thought to belong to the same period. (14-15th centuries) It is located close to Başhemşin and Tatos Pass, through which the Kaçkarlar provided passage to Anatolia. The rectangular-planned castle was built on a steep rock.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kale-i Bala sits within Çamlıhemşin, Rize. The toroti catalogue holds 58 described stops across Rize, 22 of them in Çamlıhemşin.
The nearest stop is Kavak Köprüsü, 780 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Trabzon – Artvin route passes 17 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kale-i Bala?
- It is located within the borders of Hisarcık Village, 40 kilometers from the Çamlıhemşin district center, at a point overlooking Fırtına Deresi. It shows similarities with Zil kale in terms of topography and wall masonry, therefore it is thought to belong to the same period. (14-15th centuries) It is located close to Başhemşin and Tatos Pass, through which the Kaçkarlar provided passage to Anatolia. The rectangular-planned castle was built on a steep rock.
- Where is Kale-i Bala?
- Kale-i Bala is in Çamlıhemşin, Rize.
- How long does it take to visit Kale-i Bala?
- The suggested visit time for Kale-i Bala is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kale-i Bala?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kale-i Bala; the closest are Kavak Köprüsü, Kulaber Köprüsü / Aşağı Durak Köprüsü, Pokut Yaylası.
- Is Kale-i Bala on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Kale-i Bala lies 17 km from the Trabzon – Artvin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.