Borçka Karagöl
Forest lake with walking trails, beautiful in autumn.
Borçka Karagöl lies at around 1,450 m between the Karçal mountains and dense forest. It is an important nature reserve known for its clear water and varied forest.
Walking, camping and photography are the main activities; autumn colours make October especially beautiful.
- →Long day from Trabzon (around 3 hours each way) — best with an overnight in Artvin.
- →Final road section is narrow; minibuses only.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Private highland villas in Ardeşen with jacuzzi, terraces and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Riverside wooden bungalows in Ardeşen with private jacuzzi and terraces on the water.
Bungalows above the Fırtına river with on-site zipline, rafting and swing, plus a restaurant.
Places nearby
- Yıldız Lake11.3 km
Remote mountain lake reached by forest roads.
- Çoruh River22.2 km
Wild river valley, known for rafting.
- Livane Castle23.0 km
Castle ruins overlooking Artvin’s mountain landscape.
- Atatepe24.3 km
Viewpoint above the city of Artvin.
- Gevhernik Castle34.2 km
Medieval fortress above the Çoruh valley.
- Mençuna Waterfall43.7 km
Tall waterfall on a forest hiking trail.