Yedigoller Lakes

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Yedigoller Lakes are a group of small mountain lakes located near the Uzungol region. Surrounded by forests and highland scenery, these lakes offer a quiet and refreshing escape for travelers who enjoy peaceful nature, short hikes, and scenic photography.

What to See & Do

  • 💧 Explore small mountain lakes 🌊 tucked into the rugged basins of the high Kaçkar range 🏔️
  • 🥾 Short walks and nature photography 📸 capturing the rare alpine flora and mirror-like water 🌸
  • 🌲 Enjoy quiet forest surroundings 🌬️ transitioning into the dramatic, treeless alpine tundra ☁️
  • 🧘 Relax away from crowded areas 🕊️ and enjoy the near-total silence of the high mountains 🔇

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Drive around 1 hour from Uzungöl 🚙—the route is incredibly scenic but requires focus 🛣️
  • 🛣️ Mountain road access via Çaykara 🚐 following the path upward past the Haldizen plateau 📍
  • 🚜 4×4 vehicle recommended 🚜 as the road becomes unpaved, steep, and rocky in the final sections 🏁
  • 🚕 Hire a specialized mountain taxi 🚕 from Uzungöl if you are not comfortable driving on high-altitude ridges 🏁

Travel Tips

  • 🧥 Bring warm clothing and rain protection ☔—weather at 2,700m is unpredictable and often freezing ❄️
  • 🎒 Carry food and water 🧴 as there are no cafés or shops once you leave the lower plateaus 🥪
  • 📡 Check weather and road conditions 🌦️—do not attempt the drive if heavy fog or storms are forecasted 🌫️
  • 👟 Wear sturdy hiking boots 👟 to navigate the rocky terrain and potentially damp lakeside edges 👣

Suggested Itinerary

  • 📍 08:30 AM – Depart from Uzungöl 🚗 and begin the climb past the tree line 🌲
  • 📍 10:00 AM – Arrive at the Yedigöller Lakes area 🌊 and begin your lakeside exploration 🚶
  • 📸 01:00 PM – Enjoy walks and photography 🤳 before starting your descent in the afternoon light 🌅

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Accessible during daylight hour

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Summer months for easy access

Location

📌 Yedigoller Lakes, Near Uzungol, Caykara, Trabzon, Turkey

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