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Various churches and monasteries located in rugged landscapes offer unique experiences for visitors who enjoy hiking and climbing. These sites range from urban centers to remote locations accessible only via mountain paths or rocky trails.

In Turkey, the Sumela Monastery is built into a cliff above the Altındere Valley near Trabzon, requiring visitors to use walking paths and stairs to reach the complex. Ethiopia's Abuna Yemata Guh church in the Tigray region requires visitors to climb a steep rock face to arrive.

Saint Catherine's Monastery sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt and includes the Church of the Transfiguration and a library. In Greece, the Meteora monasteries sit atop high rock pillars; the Holy Trinity Monastery requires climbing approximately 140 steps. Armenia's Sevanavank Monastery sits on a peninsula overlooking Lake Sevan, accessible by climbing hill steps.