Kaçkar Mountains National Park
National park of high peaks, glacial lakes and trekking routes above Ayder.
Kaçkar Mountains National Park covers the highest part of the eastern Black Sea range, with alpine meadows, glacial lakes and long trekking routes. Ayder is the main gateway.
For most leisure guests it is experienced through jeep trips to plateaus such as Huser; dedicated trekking programmes can be arranged for special-interest groups.
- →Trekking requires licensed mountain guides — arranged on request.
- →Best season is July to September.
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 Waterfall13.9 km
The “bride’s veil” waterfall near Ayder.
- Ayder Plateau14.0 km
Wooden chalets, hot springs and meadows at 1,350 m.
- Huser Plateau14.6 km
High plateau with panoramic views of the Kaçkar range.
- Pokut Plateau18.9 km
Highland village of wooden houses above the clouds, near Çamlıhemşin.
- Palovit Waterfall20.0 km
High waterfall reached by a scenic mountain road.
- Zilkale21.8 km
Medieval castle on a forested ridge above the Fırtına valley.