Ayder Plateau
Wooden chalets, hot springs and meadows at 1,350 m.
Ayder plateau in Rize lies at around 1,350 m and is one of the most beautiful natural places in North Türkiye. It is reached through the Fırtına valley, around 150 km from Trabzon city centre.
Wooden chalets, meadows, the Gelin Tülü waterfall and thermal springs make up the plateau. Restaurants serve local dishes such as muhlama (cheese and cornmeal), and it is the base for jeep trips to Huser and Pokut.
- →Around 2 hours each way from Trabzon — the classic full-day trip.
- →Weather changes quickly; bring rain jackets and warm layers.
- →Winter access is possible but upper plateaus are closed by snow.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Secluded bungalows in Meydan village, Çamlıhemşin, minutes from the Ayder trails.
Riverside bungalow complex beside the Fırtına with cafés, a restaurant and barbecue area.
Bungalows above the Fırtına river with on-site zipline, rafting and swing, plus a restaurant.
Places nearby
- Gelin Tülü Waterfall0.2 km
The “bride’s veil” waterfall near Ayder.
- Huser Plateau2.8 km
High plateau with panoramic views of the Kaçkar range.
- Pokut Plateau5.4 km
Highland village of wooden houses above the clouds, near Çamlıhemşin.
- Palovit Waterfall5.9 km
High waterfall reached by a scenic mountain road.
- Zilkale9.7 km
Medieval castle on a forested ridge above the Fırtına valley.
- Tarzan Adventure Park10.9 km
Adventure park with ropes courses for families.