Uzungöl waterfalls
Short drives to the waterfalls around the valley.
Several waterfalls drop into the valleys around Uzungöl, a few minutes’ drive from the village. They make easy photo stops and short walks for guests staying overnight.
After rain they are at their most powerful, which is often in spring and early summer.
- →Combine with a lake walk or electric bike rental.
- →Paths can be slippery; suitable footwear needed.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Four-star in the heart of Uzungöl, close to the lake, with a kids’ area and meeting room.
Family-run four-star in the lake village, a short walk from Uzungöl’s restaurants and shops.
Lakeside four-star with a full spa and indoor pool — some rooms look directly onto Uzungöl.
Places nearby
- Uzungöl Lake0.7 km
The lake, lakeside mosque and wooden village — walks, viewpoints and trout restaurants.
- Demirkapı2.1 km
Quiet highland 35 minutes from Uzungöl — heavy snow in winter, cool summers.
- Sultan Murat Plateau12.6 km
The “sea of clouds” plateau in Çaykara, cool and fresh even in summer.
- Sürmene knife workshops36.5 km
Sürmene is famous for hand-made knives — a classic stop on the road to Uzungöl.
- Tea factory visit36.7 km
See how Black Sea tea is processed, with tasting.
- Rize Castle48.4 km
Hilltop castle with tea gardens and views over the city.