The summit is at a distance of only 10 km (6 mi) from Erzurum city center, which itself extends at an elevation of 1,950 m (6,398 ft).

On the road from Erzurum to the summit, the Palandöken ski resort is located at the mountain village called Başköy, 2,100 m (6,890 ft) high, and the distance between the station and the city is 4 km (2 mi).

Due to fog and risk of avalanche, the Ejder lifts and trails are sometimes closed.

A ski resort has been constructed at the mountain village Konaklı, about 18 km (11 mi) from the city.

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