Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı
Located near the village of Kızılören in Afyonkarahisar's Dazkırı district, at the Kürdezi locality, the Koruluk Kermes Oak III Natural Monument is a monumental kermes oak (Quercus coccifera) reaching a trunk diameter of approximately 120 cm. With this girth, far above the usual dimensions of its species, it is considered one of the thickest-trunked known kermes oaks in Türkiye and has been placed under protection as a natural monument for this feature. Around the old oak there are young black pine saplings and other kermes oaks, giving the area a calm forest texture. This spot, worth a stop for nature walks and observation, is about 2.5 km from the center of Kızılören village.
What's Offered
Soil
Forest
Safe Area
Mobile Signal
Forest
Wildlife
Parking
Historic Building
Activities
Nature TourWarnings & Important Information
Free entry.
No market or grocery store.
No electricity.
May not be wheelchair accessible.
No hot water or showers.
No toilets.
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Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı
Afyonkarahisar Dazkırı
Located near the village of Kızılören in Afyonkarahisar's Dazkırı district, at the Kürdezi locality, the Koruluk Kermes Oak III Natural Monument is a monumental kermes oak (Quercus coccifera) reaching a trunk diameter of approximately 120 cm. With this girth, far above the usual dimensions of its species, it is considered one of the thickest-trunked known kermes oaks in Türkiye and has been placed under protection as a natural monument for this feature. Around the old oak there are young black pine saplings and other kermes oaks, giving the area a calm forest texture. This spot, worth a stop for nature walks and observation, is about 2.5 km from the center of Kızılören village.
What's Offered
- Soil
- Forest
- Safe Area
- Mobile Signal
- Forest
- Wildlife
- Parking
- Historic Building
Activities
Nature TourWarnings & Important Information
Free entry.
No market or grocery store.
No electricity.
May not be wheelchair accessible.
No hot water or showers.
No toilets.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to write one!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı?
Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı is located in Dazkırı, Afyonkarahisar (Ege).
Is Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı free?
Yes, Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı is free and open to the public.
What facilities does Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı offer?
Facilities such as Safe Area, Mobile Signal, Forest, Wildlife, Parking, Historic Building are available.
What are the opening hours of Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı?
Opening hours: Daily 08:30 - 17:30.
What activities are available around Koruluk Kermes Meşesi III Tabiat Anıtı?
Activities such as Nature Tour are possible.
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Entrance fees and area details are based on public national park records of the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Text and presentation belong to Obania. Last updated: July 19, 2026.