Lake Walking Path

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The Lake Walking Path around Uzungol Lake is a simple and scenic trail suitable for all ages. It allows visitors to enjoy close-up views of the lake, surrounding mountains, wooden houses, and daily village life at a relaxed pace.

What to See & Do

  • 🚶 Walk around the lake at a relaxed pace 🌊 enjoying the changing perspectives of the valley 🏔️
  • 📸 Capture photography of reflections 🖼️—on calm mornings, the water acts as a perfect mirror 💎
  • 🏘️ Observe village life 🧔 and traditional wooden houses that blend into the emerald landscape 🌲
  • 🌬️ Enjoy fresh mountain air 🍃 and the cool breeze that flows down from the Haldizen peaks ☁️

How to Get There

  • 📍 Starts from the Uzungöl Lake area ⚓—simply head toward the water from any point in the village 🚶
  • 👣 Easily accessible on foot 👣 for anyone staying in the central boutique hotels or guesthouses 🏨
  • 🚗 Nearby parking available 🅿️ at several designated lots near the mosque and the northern entrance 🏁
  • 🚐 Dropped off by shuttle 🚐—most tour buses park near the start of the pedestrian promenade 📍

Travel Tips

  • 👟 Wear comfortable walking shoes 👟 as the full loop takes about 1.5 to 2 hours at a slow pace 👣
  • 🔄 Walk clockwise ↩️ to move against the flow of the largest tour groups, giving you more space 🧘
  • ☔ Be careful during rainy weather 🌧️; the stones can be slippery, and mountain storms arrive quickly 🧥
  • 🦆 Bring some birdseed 🌾 if you want to feed the ducks and geese that frequent the northern banks 🦢

Suggested Itinerary

  • 📍 07:00 AM – Start the lake walk 👣 while the water is still and the morning mist is low 🌫️
  • 📸 08:00 AM – Take photography and rest stops 🤳 at the wooden benches along the western bank 🌲
  • 🍳 09:00 AM – Enjoy breakfast nearby 🥯 at a lakeside restaurant serving fresh ‘Kuymak’ 🧀

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Accessible all day

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Early morning or evening

Location

📌Uzungol Lake Walking Path, Caykara, Trabzon, Turkey

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