Skip to main content
Documentary backdrop image for Herakleia (2009)
61 minGdocumentary
10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Synopsis

A group of climbers traveled to Herakleia in spring 2008 to investigate what may be one of the largest undeveloped climbing areas on Earth.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • See climbers tackle the stunning cliffs of Herakleia.
  • Find out about Turkey's hidden climbing gems.
  • Meet climbers like Isaac Caldiero and Serkan Eroan.

Did You Know

  • Herakleia is located on the shores of Bafa Lake in southwest Turkey.
  • The area is surrounded by ruins that are over 3000 years old.
  • The documentary features climbers like Jon Cardwell and Lauren Lee.
  • The film was released in 2009 and has a duration of 61 minutes.

Perfect For

Rock climbing enthusiastsAdventure travel fansHistory and archaeology buffs
Read full Deep Dive →
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the location of the climbing area featured in the documentary Herakleia?

The climbing area is located around a village called Herakleia, on the shores of Bafa Lake in southwest Turkey.

Who were some of the climbers that investigated the Herakleia area?

Climbers Jon Cardwell, Lauren Lee, Isaac Caldiero, and Serkan Eroan were part of the group that explored Herakleia.

What is notable about the climbing area in Herakleia?

Herakleia is considered one of the greatest and largest undeveloped climbing areas on Earth, surrounded by 3000 year old ruins, meadows of flowers, and olive trees.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Explore Herakleia

Browse more like this

Related Films

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.