Uzungol Lake

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Uzungol Lake is the main attraction of the Uzungol region in northeastern Turkey. Surrounded by lush green mountains, wooden houses, and misty landscapes, the lake offers a peaceful escape for travelers who enjoy nature, cool weather, and scenic views.

What to See & Do

  • 🚶 Walk around the lake 🌊 and enjoy the dramatic mountain views and misty pine forests 🌲
  • 📸 Capture photography of reflections 🖼️ at the Uzungöl Observation Terrace (Seyir Terası) 🔭
  • ☕ Relax at lakeside cafés 🥯 and try local Black Sea specialties like ‘Kuymak’ (muhlama) 🧀
  • 🏘️ Experience local village life 🥛 by exploring the wooden chalets and surrounding high plateaus 🏔️
  • 🛶 Paddle across the water 🚣 or take a quiet boat trip to see the village from the center of the lake 🌊

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Drive via private vehicle 🚙—this is the most flexible way to visit nearby waterfalls and plateaus 🏁
  • 🚍 Take a local minibus (dolmuş) 🚐 departing regularly from Trabzon’s main bus station (otogar) 📍
  • 🚕 Hire a taxi or private transfer 🚕 for a comfortable, direct door-to-door journey from central Trabzon 🏙️
  • 🗺️ Join a guided tour 🚌—most daily excursions include stops at tea factories and historic bridges 🌉

Travel Tips

  • 🧥 Bring warm clothing 🧣 even in summer; morning mist and evening breezes can be quite chilly 🌬️
  • 🌦️ Prepare for rapid weather changes ☔—keep a light raincoat or umbrella handy at all times 🌦️
  • 🕙 Visit early in the morning 🌅 (before 09:00 AM) to avoid the peak crowds and enjoy the calmest water 🤫
  • 👟 Wear comfortable walking shoes 👟 as the 7km path around the lake is best enjoyed on foot 👣
  • 🍱 Bring some supplies 🧴 as prices in the immediate lakeside area can be higher than in Trabzon center 💰

Suggested Itinerary

  • 📍 07:30 AM – Arrive at Uzungöl Lake 🌊 and head straight to the Observation Terrace 🔭
  • 🚶 08:00 AM – Complete a lake walk 👣 and photograph the morning fog lifting from the minarets 📸
  • 🍳 10:00 AM – Enjoy a traditional breakfast 🥯 at a lakeside café featuring fresh trout and local honey 🍯

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Accessible at all times

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Early morning or late afternoon

Location

📌 Uzungol Lake, Caykara, Trabzon, Turkey

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