 Trabzon Highlands-2
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Uzungöl Natural Park
Highlights: The 1625 hectares of the park were designated a Nature Park in 1989 because of the rich plant life, wildlife and sightseeing potential. The dominant tree species is Eastern spruce, and there are also badger, bearded, alder, horn-beam, hazelnut, oak, mountain elm and silver birch trees. Species of animals include mountain goat, roe deer, bear, wolf, wild boar, marten, badger, lynx, jackal, fox, rabbit, squirrel, wild ducks, birds of prey, trout and various kinds of reptiles.
Location: The park is in the Cankara district, 25km from Trabzon and 19km from Cankara.
Transportation: The park can be reached via the 010 state highway from Trabzon, then from Caykara for another 19km.
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The most important river in the area is the Demirkapi, and the Uzungol Lake was formed as a result of the rocks closing the mouth of the river. 10km south of the lake is the Norizca mountain, with an altitude of 300m. The best time to visit the park is between April and October.
Facilities: There is accommodation in the park.
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Places Wich You Must See
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 Caykara - Uzungöl Tourist Center
Transportation: There is year-round transportation to Uzungöl, which is 20 km from Çaykara.
Description: Situated at 1250 m., Uzungöl, with its unparalleled natural beauty, has become a popular tourist destination in the last few years. The infrastructure is complete and the 500,000 m2 lake has large numbers of trout and carp. Ten kilometers south of Uzungöl in the Holdizon Mountains is Lake Balıklıgöl, a perfect place to take a hike and observe wildlife in a pristine unspoiled environment.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: There are lodgings at Uzungöl which command a view of the lake. There are a number of restaurants and wooden bungalows (72-bed capacity), all of which are open year-round.
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Karadağ Tourist Center- Karadağ Highland
Transportation: Access to the village is provided by turning west on a dirt road 12 km out on the Akçaabat - Düzköy road. Continue for another 28 km in order to reach the village. Commercial vehicles offer transportation during the summer months.
Description: The oxygen-rich air of this village sitting at 1946 m has made it a popular place for those suffering from lung problems. The village infrastructure is complete. Wildlife here is abundant and souvenirs and gift items are available.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: There is a bed and breakfast with 10 beds and a small market, a bakery, a teahouse and a restaurant.
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Hidirnebi and Kuruçam Highlands
Transportation: You can get to the village by turning west on the dirt road 12 kilometers out on the Akçaabat - Düzköy road. The road is open year-round and commercial vehicles provide transportation. It is one kilometer from Kuruçam to Hıdırnebi.
Description: With an elevation of 1742 m., the village has a completed infrastructure. The 'Hıdırnebi' Festival, which is held July 20-22, is held on Hıdırnebi Mountain, a beautiful lookout with a spectacular view. In the forest it is possible to see wolves, foxes, jackals and other wild animals and it is a great place for a photo safari..
The local villagers sell hand-made bags, woolen socks, woven baskets and kitchen utensils such as wooden spoons and churns.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: There is a small market, green grocer, butcher, bakery, restaurant and teahouse. During the summer a bed and breakfast provides accommodations. In the village of Acısu, there is a mineral spring and a bed and breakfast.
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Tonya-Erikbeli Tourist Center
Transportation: From Tonya it is 24 km to the Erikbeli Highland. In the summer months, commercial vehicles provide transportation.
Description: The infrastructure of this village situated at 1800 m. has been completed. The Erikbeli Tourist Center is located at the intersection of the roads leading to the highlands of Kadırga, Çatma Obası, Sazalanı, Zigana and Ken. The area between the highlands of Erikbeli, Sazalanı, Ken, Sinlice, Şıkkıranı and Sis dağı is an excellent place for taking nature walks. The Ken highland is 9 km north of the Erikbeli Tourist Center and the Şıkkıran highland is in the forest 19 km north.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: Bring your own camping equipment as their are no facilities, but meat, milk, eggs, bread and the like can be obtained in the villages.
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Düzköy (Haçka Obası) Highland
Transportation: Access to the village is by way of a 12 km dirt road that begins in the village of Düzköy (40 km. out of Trabzon).
Description: The village, which sits at 1784 m., has basic services. Because of the Kadırga Festival on the 3rd Friday of July and the Karaabdal Festival held on the 14th of August, the tomb of Haçkalı Baba located here has a lot of visitors. There is a small market, butcher, green grocer, bakery and a teahouse.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: There is a bed and breakfast here with 20 beds and plenty of places to buy food and drink.
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