Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı
Stretching along the Tortum Stream, one of the side branches of the Çoruh Valley, in the Uzundere district of Erzurum, the 2,709-hectare Tortum Lake Wetland was placed under protection in 2017. The area encompasses both Tortum Waterfall, one of Eastern Anatolia's most magnificent natural phenomena, and Tortum Lake. The lake formed naturally in the mid-1700s, when a mountain blocked the Tortum Stream as the result of a landslide, turning it into a mountain lake 8 km long and 1 km wide. In places its depth exceeds 100 meters. Tortum Waterfall, one of Turkey's highest natural waterfalls, plunges steeply from a height of 50 meters and, depending on the angle of the sun in the morning and afternoon, creates a natural rainbow. The waterfall's strongest flow season is between May and August, when snowmelt and spring rains combine. The lake is known for its trout population and allows licensed fishing. Facilities such as a birdwatching tower, a glass terrace, a zipline, canoeing and fish restaurants offer visitors modern nature tourism opportunities. The glass terrace extending directly over the waterfall is one of the most popular experiences. It is 106 km from central Erzurum and 9 km from the Uzundere district center.
What's Offered
Camp
Soil
Grass
Lake
Mountain
Valley
Toilet
Parking
Fountain
Scenic View
Wildlife
Waterfall
First Aid Kit
Safe Area
Kids Area
Mobile Signal
Facilities
Restaurant-Bar
Public Transport
Zipline
Activities
Nature Tour
Fishing
Rowing
Trekking
Rock Climbing
Canoeing
Bird WatchingWarnings & Important Information
This area can be visited free of charge. Prior application or registration may not be required, but we recommend checking ahead to avoid exceeding capacity.
There is no electricity connection in the area. We recommend bringing chargers and a power bank.
The area may not be wheelchair accessible. Please contact the site owner before planning a visit with disabled guests.
Hot water and showers are not available in the area.
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Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı
Uzundere, Erzurum
4.6
Stretching along the Tortum Stream, one of the side branches of the Çoruh Valley, in the Uzundere district of Erzurum, the 2,709-hectare Tortum Lake Wetland was placed under protection in 2017. The area encompasses both Tortum Waterfall, one of Eastern Anatolia's most magnificent natural phenomena, and Tortum Lake. The lake formed naturally in the mid-1700s, when a mountain blocked the Tortum Stream as the result of a landslide, turning it into a mountain lake 8 km long and 1 km wide. In places its depth exceeds 100 meters. Tortum Waterfall, one of Turkey's highest natural waterfalls, plunges steeply from a height of 50 meters and, depending on the angle of the sun in the morning and afternoon, creates a natural rainbow. The waterfall's strongest flow season is between May and August, when snowmelt and spring rains combine. The lake is known for its trout population and allows licensed fishing. Facilities such as a birdwatching tower, a glass terrace, a zipline, canoeing and fish restaurants offer visitors modern nature tourism opportunities. The glass terrace extending directly over the waterfall is one of the most popular experiences. It is 106 km from central Erzurum and 9 km from the Uzundere district center.
What's Offered
- Camp
- Soil
- Grass
- Lake
- Mountain
- Valley
- Toilet
- Parking
- Fountain
- Scenic View
- Wildlife
- Waterfall
- First Aid Kit
- Safe Area
- Kids Area
- Mobile Signal
- Facilities
- Restaurant-Bar
- Public Transport
- Zipline
Activities
Nature TourFishingRowingTrekkingRock ClimbingCanoeingBird WatchingWarnings & Important Information
This area can be visited free of charge. Prior application or registration may not be required, but we recommend checking ahead to avoid exceeding capacity.
There is no electricity connection in the area. We recommend bringing chargers and a power bank.
The area may not be wheelchair accessible. Please contact the site owner before planning a visit with disabled guests.
Hot water and showers are not available in the area.
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No reviews yet. Be the first to write one!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı?
Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı is located in Uzundere, Erzurum (Doğu Anadolu).
Is Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı free?
Yes, Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı is free and open to the public.
What facilities does Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı offer?
Facilities such as Toilet, Parking, Fountain, Scenic View, Wildlife, Waterfall are available.
What are the opening hours of Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı?
Opening hours: Daily 24 Saat Açık.
What accommodation options does Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı offer?
Accommodation options: Camping (tent).
What activities are available around Tortum Gölü ve Şelalesi Sulak Alanı?
Activities such as Nature Tour, Fishing, Rowing, Trekking, Rock Climbing, Canoeing 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.