STAGE 16 etap 4 -August 13 2026

By Mark · Journey: Cycle Exped to Japan via Finland · 78 km

Lovely stay by the river in Mingacevir. Today is hot as before and an 800m climb day up to the Silk Road ancient town of Sheki

See it on the interactive map

Silk Road Stay-over at Karvansaray Seki

· Azerbaijan

This ancient Caravanserai has rooms to sleep in. It is a bit cell-like and basic but still more posh than it would have been!

Silk Road Stay-over at Karvansaray Seki, AzerbaijanSilk Road Stay-over at Karvansaray Seki, AzerbaijanSilk Road Stay-over at Karvansaray Seki, Azerbaijan

Going into the mountains towards Sheki.

· Azerbaijan

First 100 m up. It is hot anyway and then there is cycling up in the heat!

Going into the mountains towards Sheki., AzerbaijanGoing into the mountains towards Sheki., AzerbaijanGoing into the mountains towards Sheki., Azerbaijan

Arid extta dry

· Azerbaijan

Woolly Sheep (and me) find skimpy Shade

· Azerbaijan

Woolly Sheep (and me) find skimpy Shade, AzerbaijanWoolly Sheep (and me) find skimpy Shade, AzerbaijanWoolly Sheep (and me) find skimpy Shade, Azerbaijan

Shski Khan Palace and Fortress - Sheki

· Azerbaijan

Shski Khan Palace and Fortress - Sheki, AzerbaijanShski Khan Palace and Fortress - Sheki, AzerbaijanShski Khan Palace and Fortress - Sheki, Azerbaijan