Destination

Kaledoruğu Höyüğü

It is a mound located in Yeni Camii Mahallesi of Kavak District. The hill measures approximately 350 x 250 meters and is 25 meters high. There are ruins of a castle on this steep-sloped hill.

Kaledoruğu Höyüğü and 3 places around it

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Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Kaledoruğu Höyüğü sits within Kavak, Samsun. The toroti catalogue holds 39 described stops across Samsun, 2 of them in Kavak.

The nearest stop is Yaşar Doğu Müze Evi, 620 m to the southwest. Another 3 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Trabzon route passes 1.4 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Kaledoruğu Höyüğü?
It is a mound located in Yeni Camii Mahallesi of Kavak District. The hill measures approximately 350 x 250 meters and is 25 meters high. There are ruins of a castle on this steep-sloped hill.
Where is Kaledoruğu Höyüğü?
Kaledoruğu Höyüğü is in Kavak, Samsun.
How long does it take to visit Kaledoruğu Höyüğü?
The suggested visit time for Kaledoruğu Höyüğü is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Kaledoruğu Höyüğü?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kaledoruğu Höyüğü; the closest are Yaşar Doğu Müze Evi, Akpinar Eğitim Müzesi, Akdağ Kayak Merkezi.
Is Kaledoruğu Höyüğü on the way anywhere, and which route?
Kaledoruğu Höyüğü lies 1.4 km from the Istanbul – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.