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RİZE: THE CITY OF GLACIAL LAKES

First Edition, November 2013

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Publisher:Kaçkar Tourism Association

Author:Ersin DEMİREL

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Photographer:Ersin DEMİREL

Graphic Design:Grafit Publicity and Design Agency

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Contributors:Adnan ER, Cografika İstanbul, Erkan AKSU

Gürkan KÖSE, Hüseyin ÇAĞLAYAN, Ozan YILDIRIMSelçuk GÜNEY, Serdar GALİPOĞLU

The hiking routes covered in this guide book should absolutely be toured in company with a tour guide or an area guide who knows the region well. Any responsibility that can arise otherwise belongs to the traveler. The published GPS coordinates aim only to inform. The publisher can not be held responsible for the situations that can arise due to errors caused by

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CONTENTS

Preface

Glacial Lakes

Glacial Lakes of Rize

Fındıklı

Ardeşen

Çamlıhemşin

Çayeli

İkizdere

Hiking Routes

Important Warnings for Hikers

Glacial Lakes of Rize - Hiking Routes

Contact and Information

Alphabetical List of Glacial Lakes

Bibliography

PREFACE

Rize’s geography, full of surprises, astonishes travelers by revealing a variety of natural riches in each region. When you proceed from the east to the west, you come across sparkling lakes that wink in the nooks of mountains. Rich blue gla-cial lakes that present views befitting postcards have a wild beauty. While some frighten you with its depth, some simply resemble flower gardens with all kinds of plants around them. While you watch the sun smiling on the water in the morning, you lose the sight of the lake right beside you with the fog that goes down at mid-day. With the reflections of light far up, a riot of colors that turn purple from blue is experienced in the evening.

One of the rare cities that nestle a large number of glacial lakes within its borders, Rize aims to bring these indescribable beauties and tourism together. This guide book is of great importance in the sense that it is the first of those studies carried out in this subject matter. In addition to the “Bridges”, “Waterfalls” and “Plateaus” guide books that we have published before, we are confident that the “Glacial Lakes” guide book, along with the other books in the making, whose themes are “Old Mansions” and “Rize: The City of Adventure”, will play an effective role in the publicity of Rize. I would like to thank everyone that contributed efforts in this work and Halkbank General Directorate, which supported the publication of this book.

Nurullah ÇAKIR Governor of Rize

Üçgöller, Fındıklı

GLACIAL LAKES

Lake, as a geographical term, is defined as fresh or salty, a somewhat deep and large body of water that fills depression areas on land. We can classify the lakes on the Earth’s surface as tectonic, volcanic, coastal, landslide-dammed, alluvial, cirque and artificial.

Lakes that came into existence by the accumulation of materials carried by glaciers, forming bars at the locations they melted and by the accumulation of waters behind these bars are generally called glacial lakes. The largest gla-cial lakes in the world are the Great Lakes in North America. Canada and Alaska are the regions where most of the glacial lakes in the world are found.

In Turkey, there are a large number of glacial lakes at the high elevations of Kaçkar Mountains, Aladağlar, Bolkar Mountains, Munzur Mountains, Uludağ, Karagöl Mountain, Süphan Mountain and Cilo Mountains. These are fresh wa-ter lakes that came into existence as a result of glacier movements in the last glacial period. The process in the creation of lakes millions of years ago is brief-ly as follows: The glaciers that moved downwards in the cold ages retreated to high elevations, melting in the temperate periods; they caused the disturbance of the soil on which they moved. With the repetition of this movement and the grinding weight for hundreds of years, the valley bottom became flat, and the glaciers carved depressions as some level areas at high elevations got abraded.

Jasper, Kanada

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The bottoms of these depressions were filled with argillaceous material and be-came watertight. In time, melting ice collected to form lakes. Since most of these lakes are at very high altitudes, examples with living beings in them are quite rare. A few examples where trouts that were put into lakes at lower altitudes can live are known. Çinili Lake and Karagöl in Bolkar Mountains host single point endemic creatures such as Toros frogs. The highest of the glacial lakes is at the summit of Süphan Mountain, which is at an altitude of 4000 meters. The largest is Ambar Lake, in the east of Kaçkar Mountains, and the deepest is 60-meter-deep Deniz Lake, in the south of Kaçkar Mountains. Yedigöller Tableland in Aladağlar region in Central Taurus was once invaded by glaciers. The tableland, where high summits looked like an island under the ice sheets, became what it is now and seven lakes remained of the glaciers. Glacial lakes are the cleanest water sources of Turkey. We may need these sources in the very near future; that is why they need to be put under protection (Assistant Professor Doctor Yıldırım GÜNGÖR, Atlas of Lakes in Turkey, Special Collection 2010).

In the meantime, let us mention that there are glaciers in the mountains above the permanent snow line, especially in Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions. Aladağlar, Ağrı, Bolkar, Erciyes and Kaçkar Mountains are the most important ar-eas where glaciers are seen. Generally, the biggest and the most famous of the valley, cap and cirque-type glaciers are on the 5165-meter Mount Ağrı, with its 10-km² ice cap, which is always there. The title of the biggest valley glacier in our country belongs to the 4-kilometer-long Uludoruk glacier in Southern Taurus.

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BİLGİ VE İLETİŞİMGLACIAL LAKES OF RİZE

Kaçkar Lake, Çamlıhemşin

GLACIAL LAKES OF RİZE

Rize bears justified proud of the title “the city that hosts the most glacial lakes of Turkey”. Rize, which competes with its counterparts in the world in this sense, em-inently deserves the attribute “The City of Glacial Lakes”. These natural beauties in blue, indigo blue, green or turquoise spread out in the valleys of the mountains like pearl drops. With its number nearing 200, the most glacial lakes are found in Kaçkar Mountains. The lakes, which played an important role in Kaçkar Mountains region’s having been declared a national park, are located in the basins below the summits of the mountains that lie in the direction of east-west.

Due to the cold climate conditions under the circumstances of the glacial period, one of the locations where glaciers forming in Anatolia’s high mountains widely developed is the East Black Sea Mountains. In this mountainous area, which has elevations over 3500 meters, the parts, especially above 2500 meters, are import-ant glaciation areas. We can count Kaçkar Mountains (Kaçkar, Krenek, Dübe), Verçenik Mountain (Sinançor, Dilektepe), Altıparmak Mountain Kırmızıgedik, Bulut Mountain Avusör, Soğanlı Mountain, Gavur Mountain Avliyana and Giresun Moun-tain Glacier as the cryal zones. Kavron, Çaymakçur, Davalı, Büyükçay, Avusör-Bu-lut and Kaçkar valleys are typical examples of glacial valleys located in the region.

Büyükdeniz Lake, Çamlıhemşin-Adnan ER

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The typology of Kaçkar Mountains is the most import-ant factor that enables the formation of glacial lakes. zzGlaciers that settle down in the cirques opened on the slopes which are affected less by the sunlight form glacial lakes in the depression areas because they are fed better. Abundant precipitation, which is the charac-teristic feature of the region, fog, cold weather at high altitudes and snowmelt enable lakes to feed. Clouds formed by the humid air mass coming especially from the Black Sea create drizzle with very small but fre-quent drops, painting the valleys white at certain hours of the day. The depth of the lakes that sometimes has a low morainal levee is not much either. A small num-ber of glacial lakes in Rize are the landslide or alluvial type.

Rize hosts the biggest (Ambar Lake) and deepest (Deniz Lake) glacial lakes of Turkey. Most lakes, in terms of number, are found within the borders of Çamlıhemşin district. As in many regions of Anatolia, some lakes here are namesakes. Many lakes are called Karagöl (Black Lake) due to their depth, Yeşilgöl (Green Lake) due to their color, or Yıldız (Star)/Yıldızlı (Starry Lake) due to their capability of reflecting the sunlight. Let us remind you that the lakes can only be accessed on foot, and access to some is impossible or very difficult. Only Ovit Dağbaşı, Dipsiz and Büyük Akçaağıl in İkizdere district, Tobamzga, İntor and Ovit in Ardeşen district and Eğnaçor Lake in Çayeli district are among the lakes that can be accessed easily by car because they are on the roadside .

This guide book has been prepared with the help of detailed maps and a 9-year hiking experience in the region. As might be understood, it is almost impossible to access all the lakes. When the nameless lakes, set of lakes and the lakes in the list are taken into consid-eration, the number of lakes within the borders of Rize is around 215.

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FINDIKLI

The glacial lakes are located at the summits of the mountains that are the starting point of Çağlayan and Arılı valleys.

Çor Lake, Fındıklı

1. Marsis North Büyük Lake: (N41 05.448 - E41 24.354)The lake, at the starting point of Çağlayan Valley, is located on the summit of 3334-meter Marsis Mountain, which is a sacred mountain for Turks. The half moon-shaped lake, at the starting point of Çağlayan Valley, is at an altitude of 2740 meters.

2. Marsis North Küçük Lake: (N41 05.531 - E41 24.498)This lake, right above Büyük Lake is at an altitude of 2770 meters. On the Marsis Mountain climbing route used by mountaineers, Küçük Lake is located at a point dominating Çağlayan Valley.

3. Öküzboğan Lake: (N41 05.829 - E41 23.399)Located in Öküzboğan Valley, which is about 4 kilometers to Çamlık Valley, the lake is at an altitude of 2815 meters. Sending its waters to Öküzboğan Creek, the lake is on the old migration path that follows Yukarı Balıklı-Çor Plateau-Öküzboğan-Sa-likvan-Yusufeli route. Seen around the lake are four more lakes, two of which are in its north and the other two in its west. You can access the lake, which is 2,5 kilometers away from the plateau, on foot.

4. Çışkar Tepe Lake: (N41 05.295 - E41 22.589)Located in the west of Öküzboğan Lake, the lake is at an altitude of 2692 meters. The lake, between 2932-meter Çışkar Hill and 2834-meter Kanlı Hill, can be ac-cessed with a 2,5-kilometer hike from Öküzboğan Plateau.

5. Küçük Çor (Gevgel) Lake: (N41 05.248 - E41 21.817)This small and shallow lake, located on the small plain in Çor Plateau, is at an altitude of 2637 meters.

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FINDIKLI

6. Çor (Poşhut) Lake: (N41 05.080 - E41 21.266)The lake, on Çor Plateau, is located at an elevation of 2670 meters. The lake, on the plain between Çor and Şorakbaşı hills, displays an impressive view with its shore and blue color. Waters of the lake flow into Çağlayan Valley via Abu Creek. Access to Çor Plateau is with a 5-kilometer hike, start-ing from Çatak Plateau and proceeding along the water-side. Those who wish to see the lake have to walk another 4 kilometers from Çor Plateau.

7. Şorakbaşı Lake: (N41 04.760 - E41 21.806)In the northeast of 3111-meter Şorakbaşı Mountain, the lake is located right above Çor Lake. At an altitude of 2837 meters, the lake is situated on the plain between Şorakbaşı and Kar hills. It is hard to access.

8. Terek Lake: (N41 05.926 - E41 20.286)One of the lakes that are hard to access, Terek is situated at an elevation of 2592 meters. Overlooking the valley where Çor Plateau is located, the lake sends its waters to Abu Creek, contributing to the greening of Çağlayan Valley.

9. Sancaktepe Üçgöller: (N41 06.441 - E41 19.823)The small lakes, in the southeast of Sev Lake, are located at an altitude of 2828 meters. Their waters flow into Çağlayan Valley via Salma Creek.

10. Sev Lake: (N41 06.557 - E41 19.472)Called Alaca Lake on maps, this large lake is known as Sev Lake by the locals. The lake, located in the north of 3103-meter Sancaktepe, is very close to Salma Plateau. It is at an elevation of 2756 meters. Sending its waters to Salma Creek, the lake is one of the most important sources of Çağlayan Creek.

Küçük Çor Lake, Fındıklı

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11. Salma Lake: (N41 06.832 - E41 19.827)The lake, right above Salma Pla-teau, is at an elevation of 2527 meters. Waters of the lake, which is located at the lower level of Sev Lake, form a waterfall while flow-ing into Çağlayan Valley. Access to Salma Plateau is on foot from the pathway starting from Yukarı Balıklı or Sultan plateaus.

12. Büyük Alaca Lake: (N41 07.614 - E41 18.572)Approximately 8 kilometers away from Sultan Plateau, the lake is located near Ala-cayayla. Waters of the lake, right below 2848-meter Alacatepe, flow to Çağlayan Valley via Irmakbaşı Creek. Büyük Alaca is at an elevation of 2674 meters.

Küçük Alaca Lake, Fındıklı-Erkan AKSU

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13. Küçük Alaca Lake: (N41 08.956 - E41 17.423)Accessed with a 3-hour hike from Yenişehitlik village, the lake, which is approxi-mately 2,5 kilometers away from Sultan (Zuğu) Plateau, is situated at an altitude of 2368 meters. Its waters first merge with Mersak Creek, and then with Çağlayan Creek.

14. Çabuklu Lake: (N41 06.480 - E41 17.736)The lake, which is in the west of Çabuklu Plateau and which can only be accessed on foot from Yukarı Balıklı or Yaylacılar village Çatak Plateau since it does not have a road, is located at an elevation of 2343 meters. It pours its waters into Arılı Valley, via Çabuklu Creek, which is formed by Çabuklu Lake and Üçgöller.

15. Üçgöller: (N41 05.650 - E41 19.035)Among the most beautiful lakes of Rize, Üçgöller is 2 kilometers away from Yukarı Balıklı Plateau. The lakes, at an elevation of 2778 meters, are located in a large basin surrounded by Hapiskan, Sancaktepe,Uzunyayım and Şoraksivrisi hills. The adventure of the lakes’ waters ends in the Black Sea, which they meet via Arılı Valley with the help of Çabuklu Creek. You can reach the lakes on foot from the plateaus and camp here.

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ARDEŞEN

The lakes that feed from Altıparmak Mountains are located in the basins on the steep slopes of Tunca and Marselavat valleys.

K. and B. Göleteği Lake, Ardeşen

16. Ovit Lake: (N41 05.324 - E41 17.986)500 meters to the highway that enables access to Yukarı Balıklı Plateau, which is located 42 kilometers to Ardeşen district, is one of the lakes that can be accessed easily. At an elevation of 2555 meters, Ovit Lake sends its waters to the Black Sea via Balıklı Creek over Arılı Valley.

17. Duatepealtı Lake: (N41 05.135 - E41 17.014)Located near Büyük Plateau, 43 kilometers away from Ardeşen district, the lake is situated on the slopes of 2849-meter Duatepealtı Hill. Waters of the lake, at an altitude of 2582 meters, meet Tunca Creek via Küçük Yayla Creek.

18. Büyük Yayla Lake: (N41 04.771 - E41 18.991)Another lake near Büyük Plateau, Büyük Yayla Lake is located under the peak of 2818-meter Büyükyaylakapısı Hill. The waters of the lake, at an altitude of 2736 meters, flow into Şorak Creek in Tunca Valley. You can photograph the lake, walking to the crest in the east of the plateau.

ARDEŞEN

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19. Gürcü Lake: (N41 03.991 - E41 20.029)Gürcü Lake, which can be accessed on foot from İntor Plateau, 45 kilometers to Ardeşen district or from Şorak Plateau, not used today, is located at an altitude of 2746 meters. The lake, situated in the west of Gürcügölübaşı Hill, which is at an elevation of 3086, has eye contact with Büyük Yayla Lake, at the opposite side of Şorak Valley.

20. Şorak Lake: (N41 04.551 - E41 21.055)Unfortunately, Şorak Plateau, which has been affected very much by the migration to the city, nowadays has the blues of having been abandoned. Located right above this plateau, which is accessed via the old pathways from Kayadibi and İntor plateaus, is Şorak Lake. There are a few small ponds near Şorak Lake, which is situated at an altitude of 1721 meters. You can easily hike to the lake from the plateau.

Gürcü Lake, Ardeşen Serdar GALİPOĞLU

Şorak Lake, Ardeşen

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ARDEŞEN

21. Küçük Dikdurg Lake: (N41 03.997 - E41 21.540)Overlooking Hevek Valley, Küçük Dikdurg Lake is situated at an altitude of 2728 meters. The lake, which is at the Rize-Artvin border, can be seen on the plain right below 2978-meter Dutkaaşıdı Hill.

22. Dikdurg Lake: (N41 03.860 - E41 21.452)The lake, which is within the Rize provincial border although it overlooks Hevek Valley, is situated at an elevation of 2725 meters. It is located on an old migration path, which is rarely used now, on the transit route from İntor and Şorak plateaus to Bıçakcılar village of Artvin’s Yusufeli district.

23. Hevek Lake: (N41 03.427 - E41 20.886)This large lake, which can be accessed from İntor Plateau, at the very end of Tunca Valley, is at an elevation of 2880 meters. Hevek, which is about 3 kilometers to the plateau, is also one of the streams that form Tunca Creek by transferring its waters to Kumlu Creek. You can access the lake with a 2-kilometer hike from İntor Plateau. Dikdurg Lake, Ardeşen

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24. Kuledibi Lake: (N41 02.351 - E41 20.166)Included within the borders of Rize although it is situated in the valley where Özgüven village of Yusufeli district of Artvin province is located, the lake is at an altitude of 2671 meters. The waters of the lake, located in the southeast of Körgöl Hill, flow into Çoruh River via Özgüven Creek.

25. İntor Lake: (N41 02.575 - E41 18.652)It is possible to reach the lake near İntor Plateau, which is 45 kilometers to Ardeşen district, with a 40-minute easy hike. At an elevation of 2404 meters, the lake is located in a small basin. Near the plateau, there are seasonal lakes below Körgöl and Gölbaşı hills.

26. Tobamgza Lake: (N41 02.234 - E41 15.620)46 kilometers away from Ardeşen district, the lake, which is just next to Tobamzga Plateau, is located at an altitude of 2622 meters. Tobamzga Lake has a view overlooking Tunca Valley. It is one of the lakes of Rize that can be accessed by car.

Tobamgza Lake, Ardeşen Hüseyin ÇAĞLAYAN

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27. Ortasırtsol (Parağ) Lake: (N41 01.022 - E41 18.379)44 kilometers to Ardeşen district center, Dereyayla Plateau is set up in a large basin on the slopes of Altıparmak Mountains. There are several lakes near Dereyayla, located at the end of Tunca Valley. Among these lakes, the best known is Ortasırtsol Lake, which is called Parağ by the locals. This large lake, at an altitude of 2615 meters, is situated in the northeast of Ortasırt Mountain. The lake, which can be reached from the plateau with a 1,5-hour hike, sends its waters to Tunca Creek after forming Taşumağı Creek. In the summer months, those who have confidence in themselves can swim in Ortasırtsol Lake, which is deep enough to swim.

Ortasırtsağ Lake, Ardeşen

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28. Ortasırtsağ Lake: (N41 00.651 - E41 18.135)At an altitude of 2675 meters above sea level, the lake is situated in the west of Ortasırtsol Lake. Called Derebaşı by the locals, the lake can be reached from Dereyayla with about a 2-hour hike. The waters of the lake flow into Tunca Creek via Uzunoluk Creek.

29. Göleteği Lake: (N41 00.309 - E41 17.322)Göleteği Lake, which can be accessed via a pathway on which it is easy to walk from Dereyayla, is located at an elevation of 2460 meters. The lake, which has plateau houses on its shore, is called Kelömer’in Lake by the locals. The surface of the lake, which is shaded by Altıparmak Mountains, creates spectacular reflections, especially in the morning hours. The waters that come out of the lake flow into the stream bed below, creating a waterfall.

30. Küçük Göleteği Lake: (N41 00.011 - E41 17.545)Situated right above Göleteği is another lake near Dereyayla. There are two more small ponds near Küçük Göleteği Lake, which can be reached with a 25-minute walk from Göleteği Lake. The lake is located at an elevation of 2580 meters above sea level.

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t31. Samlı Lake: (N40 59.853 - E41 17.121)Located right above Küçük Göleteği Lake, Samlı Lake has an elevation of 2610 meters. Called Karagöl by the locals, Samlı is one of the hard-to-reach lakes of Rize.

32. Boravant Lake: (N41 00.269 - E41 16.467)Sending its waters to Tunca via Boravanlı Creek, the lake is at an elevation of 2755 meters. It is quite hard to get to the lake, which is situated on the crest between Tunca and Marselavat valleys.

Çifte Lake, Ardeşen-Cografika Archive

Küçük Göleteği Lake, Ardeşen

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33. Soğanlı (Alaca) Lakes: (N40 59.862 - E41 16.292)Called Soğanlı in the region although referred to as Alaca in the map, the two lakes are 2718 meters above sea level. You can reach the lakes near Golezana Plateau, which is 50 kilometers to Ardeşen district, with a 2-hour hike in clear weather.

34. Çifte Lake: (N40 59.582 - E41 15.815)The lakes, which can be accessed with a 2-hour hike from Golezana Plateau, are lined up consecutively on the slope of Altıparmak Mountains. From the point where the 2536-meter-high lakes are located, it is possible to photograph a good part of Marselavat Valley and Eğrisu (Ergiş) Lake below.

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Çamlıhemşin district, which shelters a big part of the glacial lakes within Rize pro-vincial borders, is like a paradise for nature lovers with its waterfalls, mountains and lakes. Glacial lakes spread out on Altıparmak, Kaçkar, Dilek, Tatos and Verçe-nik mountains.

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Ambar Lake, Çamlıhemşin

35. Yukarı Eğrisu Lakes: (N40 58.884 - E41 15.366)It is quite difficult to reach these lakes, which are very close to Çifte Lakes. There are two lakes, one of which is large and the other small, at an altitude of 2674 meters.

36. Ambar Lake: (N40 58.332 - E41 14.752)Having the title of “the largest glacial lake” within Rize provincial borders, Ambar Lake is at an elevation of 2721 meters. Its waters first flow towards Eğrisu Lake and then join Yukarıdurak Creek. To access the lake, located in the region between Ambar Hill and Çatal Bluffs, you need to hike for about 5 hours, following Avusör Plateau-Dadala Pension route.The lake poses for a glamour shot from the pass above Dadala Pension. We should remind you that although you can access Ambar Lake by way of Eğrisu Lake from Eğrisu and Golezana plateaus, this route is pretty exhausting and risky.

37. Eğrisu (Ergiş) Lake: (N40 58.996 - E41 14.802)Situated a little ahead of Eğrisu Plateau, which is 40 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district, Eğrisu Lake is called so because it is located on the slopes of Ergiş Hill. It is possible to reach the lake, at an altitude of 2454 meters, with about a 2-hour hike from Eğrisu or Golezana plateaus. Its waters

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Eğrisu (Ergiş) Lake, ÇamlıhemşinCografika Archive

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flow into Yukarıdurak Creek via Zigam Creek, forming one of Turkey’s highest-altitude waterfalls.

38. Ergisu (Lelvan) Lake: (N41 00.232 - E41 14.306)The lake, which can be accessed on foot from Didingola Plateau, 53 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district, is 2586 meters above sea level. The “Green Way” project, which will be carried out soon, will make it easier to go to the lake by car.

39. Kaçkar Lake: (N40 58.244 - E41 13.279)The lake, which can be accessed from Didingola Plateau with a 1-hour hike, consists of two parts as small and big. Kaçkar Lake,which is included in the tour programs of the travel agencies, is among the most popular locations of Rize. Hikers prefer especially Komati Plateau-Didingola Plateau-Kaçkar Lake-Dadala Pension-Avusör Plateau course. Located on the valley bottom between Didiburun and Avcıtaş hills, Kaçkar Lake displays wonderful views for photographers, especially from the hills right above it.

Ergisu (Lelvan) Lake, Çamlıhemşin Ozan YILDIRIM

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40. Neknar Lake: (N40 58.802 - E41 12.611)Approximately 1,5 hours away from Didingola Plateau, Neknar Lake is at an altitude of 2783 meters. Right above the lake, located in a basin between Kukmeka and Miyagoz hills, are three more small lakes. In clear weather, you can walk to the lake side by following the pathway along the creek.

41. Koçdüzü Büyük Lake: (N41 00.213 - E41 11.895)42 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district center, Koçdüzü Plateau is set up almost at the lakeside. The lake, at an elevation of 2382 meters, is situated on a plain on the slopes of Samayile Hill. Koçdüzü-Didingola road passes near it.

Koçdüzü Büyük Lake, Çamlıhemşin

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Avusör Büyük Lake, Çamlıhemşin-Adnan ER

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42. Avusör Büyük Lake: (N40 56.186 - E41 12.030)Right above Avusör Plateau, which is 31 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district center, the lake is among the glacial lakes that are visited the most due to its ease of access. It is possible to reach the lake, which is at an elevation of 2678 meters, with a 1,5-hour hike. The lake is also on the Kındevul Hill (Kemerli Kaçkar) peak climbing route. Its waters join Avusör Creek first, and then Fırtına Creek via Küçükdere.

43. Palakçur Derebaşı Lake: (N40 54.286 - E41 12.440)Situated at the end of the valley where Palakçur Plateau, which is 29 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district center, is located, the lake is 2878 meters above sea level. The lake, which is situated on the slopes of Ayvikur Hill of 3159-meter-high Bulut Mountains, is on the old migration path between Palakçur Plateau-Babür Pass-Satelef Plateau (Artvin).

44. Cennovit Lake: (N40 53.508 - E41 12.086)Near Çaymakçur Plateau, which is 30 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district, the lake is situated on the left of the valley. On Körahmet Pass route, Cennovit Lake is at an altitude of 2934 meters. Waters of the lake merge Çaymakçur Creek via Cennovit Creek. Right below the lake, which is on the old migration path, is Küçük Cennovit Lake.

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45. Mesuk Lake: (N40 53.042 - E41 10.388)Located in the valley where Çaymakçur Plateau is, Mesuk Lake is situated at an altitude of 2577 meters. In midsummer, waters of the lake run thin.

46. Karadeniz Lake: (N40 52.688 - E41 10.139)One of the best known lakes of Rize province, Karadeniz Lake is also known with the name “Çaymakçur” since it is on Çaymakçur Plateau. The waters of the lake flow into Fırtına Valley, merging Çaymakçur Creek via Çornavit Creek. Its being on Naletleme Pass route brings it into prominence. On the route used by both mountaineers climbing Kaçkar summit and transhumants passing from Çamlıhemşin to Yusufeli of Artvin, the lake is at an elevation of 2782 meters. Near Karadeniz lake, above which there are two small lakes, are Mesuk and Koç lakes. Çaymakçur Plateau-Karadeniz Lake-Adsız Lake-Büyükdeniz Lake-Kavron Plateau course is one of the hiking routes that are preferred the most.

47. Naletleme (Çaymakçur) Geçidi Lake: (N40 51.695 - E41 10.597)Near Naletleme (Çaymakçur) Pass, which is on the border of Rize-Artvin, the lake is at an altitude of 3260 meters. When you reach the pass from the Rize side, the lake is situated in the southwest of the pass.

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48. Kavron Adsız Lake: (N40 52.429 - E41 09.765)Kavron Plateau, which is 31 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district, is a settlement area that is preferred by nature lovers for outdoor activities. An important reason for this is that there are many glacial lakes and trekking routes around the plateau. At an elevation of 2907 meters, Adsız Lake is approximately 3 kilometers to Kavron Plateau.

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Kavron Adsız Lake, Çamlıhemşin

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49. Büyükdeniz Lake: (N40 52.133 - E41 09.813)Right above Adsız Lake, Büyükdeniz Lake is situated below the Kaçkar summit. The lake, which is in the same basin as Meterez, Adsız and Öküzyatağı, called Kavron Lakes, is at an elevation of 2922 meters. Waters of the lake flow into Kavron Creek via Çinnaçur Creek.

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Deniz (Büyük Peşevit) Lake, Çamlıhemşin-İspir-Yusufeli

50. Meterez Lake: (N40 51.792 - E41 09.682)Located in the south of Büyükdeniz Lake, Meterez Lake is actually comprised of two lakes, one is small and the other is big. Sending its waters to Büyükdeniz Lake, Meterez is situated at an altitude of 3150 meters. In clear weather, you can reach the lake with a rigorous hike via Kavron Plateau by passing Öküzyatağı Lake.

51. Öküzyatağı Lake: (N40 51.137 - E41 08.314)Located on the northern climbing route of Kaçkar Mountains summit, Öküzyatağı Lake is at an altitude of 2778 meters.You can reach the lake, which is in the basin known as Mezovit Meadow, on foot from Kavron Plateau. Waters of the lake flow into Kavron Creek via Meceol Creek.

52. Kavron Derebaşı Lake: (N40 50.262 - E41 07.767)Accessed from Kavron Plateau with a 5-kilometer short walk, Derebaşı Lake is located at an elevation of 2868 meters. A very shallow lake, Derebaşı is one of the most important sources of Kavron Creek. The lake is also on the route, a part of which is cobbled between Kavron Plateau-Kavron Pass-Davalı Plateau.

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53.Kırmızı Tepe Lakes: (N40 50.969 - E41 06.953)Spread out on the peaks of Kırmızı Hill, which is located on the crest that separates Kavron and Palovit valleys, the four lakes are situated at an altitude of 2942 meters. It is hard to reach the lakes, whose waters flow into Kavron Creek.

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54. Küçükdeniz (Küçük Peşevit) Lake: (N40 48.718 - E41 09.715)Located at the border of Rize-Artvin-Erzurum, Küçükdeniz Lake is on Kavron-Derebaşı Lake-Kavron Pass-Soğanlı Valley-Deniz Lake-Kaçkar Summit route, used by mountaineers. On the piedmont of 3527-meter-high Soğanlı Mountain, Küçükdeniz Lake is also a nice camping area. Waters of the lake, which is at an elevation of 3370 meters, go down to Davalı Creek via Peşevit Creek.

55. Deniz (Büyük Peşevit) Lake: (N40 49.057 - E41 09.652)Speaking of Kaçkar Mountains or the glacial lakes in Turkey, one of the lakes that come to mind, Deniz Lake is at an altitude of 3384 meters. The lake, which has the title “the deepest glacial lake of our country” is on the climbing route of Kaçkar Mountain, which is the fourth highest summit in Turkey. Called Büyük Peşevit by the locals, the lake is surrounded by ever snowy hills. Having an enchanting beauty with its dark indigo blue color, Deniz Lake is situated at a point where Rize-Artvin-Erzurum borders intersect. You can also see Aynalıgöl on the summit route near the lake.

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56. Apivanak Geçidi Lake: (N40 49.580 - E41 07.063)53 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district center, Apivanak Plateau is on the old trade route that draws attention with its historic arch bridge. The small lake, 3 kilometers to the plateau, is 2980 meters above sea level. You can reach the lake, which is in a location close to Apivanak Pass, by walking on an old pathway.

57. Anadağ Lake: (N40 49.041 - E41 06.912)The lake, located at the end of Palovit Plateau, is 3 kilometers away from Apivanak Plateau. At an altitude of 2984 meters, Anadağ Lake can be seen in the basin surrounded by mountains with pointy peaks. You can reach the lake, which is on the left hand side at the end of the valley and which attracts attention with its color and depth, on foot from the plateau.

58. Kıbledağ Lake: (N40 48.923 - E41 06.235)Another lake near Apivanak Plateau is Kıbledağ Lake, which is located at an elevation of 2994 meters at the right hand side of the valley. You can walk to the lake, which is approximately 3 kilometers from the plateau.

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59. Apivanak Çukur Lake: (N40 49.227 - E41 05.942)In the north of Kıbledağ Lake, Çukur Lake is the biggest of the four lakes on the piedmonts of Karadağ. You can see another lake of the same size right below the lake, which is at an elevation of 3000 meters, and two more small lakes in the basin above it. You can walk to the lake, which is approximately 3 kilometers from Apivanak Plateau.

60. Döner Lake: (N40 47.541 - E41 05.834)Located at the Rize-Erzurum border, Döner Lake is at an altitude of 3054 meters. On the plain right below it is Davalı Lake, which is problematical due to the right of usage between Çamlıhemşin and İspir districts. You can reach Döner Lake by crossing Hodoçur Pass, at the end of the valley where Hacıvanak Plateau is located. We would like to mention that the pass is at an altitude of approximately 3200 meters. There are two more small lakes in the north of Döner Lake.

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61. Karmik (Cofk-Yıldızlı) Lake: (N40 49.751 - E41 04.208)You can only reach Karmik Plateau on foot from Tirovit Plateau, which is 43 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district center. Right above Karmik Plateau which is about 3 kilometers to Tirovit, Karmik Lake is situated at an altitude of 2870 meters. It is possible to reach the lake, which is also called Cofk and Yıldızlı, by following the old pathway between Karmik and Hacıvanak.

62. Zincirli Lake: (N40 49.700 - E41 04.398)Right next to Karmik Lake, Zincirli Lake is at an altitude of 2847 meters.

63. Meşrang Lakes: (N40 49.246 - E41 03.668)On the hills separating Karmik and Hacıvanak valleys, Meşrang Lakes are located right below the peak of 3303-meter Pornak Hill. The lakes, which are at an altitude of 3070 meters, are in a position quite close to Karmik Plateau-Karmik Lake-Hacıvanak Plateau route.

64. Beşik Lake: (N40 49.447 - E41 03.105)Below the peak of Enlibayır Hill, Beşik Lake is at an elevation of 3120 meters. Waters of the lake, which can be accessed with a rough hike from Karunç Plateau between Elevit and Tirovit plateaus, joins Karmik Creek via Naltut Creek. The lake gets dry partly in the summer months.

65. Kara Lake: (N40 49.908 - E41 03.177)At an elevation of 2957 meters, Kara Lake is located on a plain a little below Beşik Lake. There is another small lake in its west.

66. Güncan Lake: (N40 50.262 - E41 02.960)The lake, located in the same valley as Kara and Beşik lakes, is situated in the basin between Güncan and Horcan hills. Güncan Lake, which is at an altitude of 2948 meters, can be accessed with the help of the pathway extending to the valley from Karunç Plateau.

67. Kotençur (Kermukereç) Lake: (N40 53.318 - E41 03.077)This small lake located in Kotençur Plateau near Amlakit Plateau, which is 54 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district, is at an altitude of 2608 meters.

68. Kızılbel Cevik Lake: (N40 50.411 - E40 59.389)The lake is near Elevit Plateau, which is 36 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district. Overlooking Çat and Elevit valleys, the lake is about 2,5 kilometers to Elevit Plateau. Located on Kızılbel Hill, Cevik Lake is at an elevation of 2925 meters. It is hard to access.

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69. Bahtiyar Lake: (N40 50.504 - E40 58.717)Sending its waters to Elevit Creek via Cancak Creek, Bahtiyar Lake is 2793 meters above sea level. It is located in a depression area in the west of Kızılbel Lake. It is hard to access.

70. Yaz Dağı Lake: (N40 49.488 - E40 59.743)Located near Başköy Plateau, which is 45 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district, the lake is situated on the peaks of 3459-meter-high Yaz Mountain. Waters of the lake, at an altitude of 3060 meters, join Yaz Mountain Creek in Hacıvanak Valley. It is one the lakes that are quite hard to access.

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Karmik (Cofk) Lake, Çamlıhemşin-Selçuk GÜNEY

71. Çiçekli Lake: (N40 48.184 - E41 00.277)Çiçekli Lake, which is 2 kilometers to Başyayla, is situated at an elevation of 2850 meters. On Çapug (Kale) Pass, through which the pathway that used to get access between Çiçekli Plateau and Hacıvanak Plateau passes, the lake is in a location with a view. You can walk to the lake from the plateau; in addition, you can see another lake in the direction of southwest.

72. Micovit (Mezovit-Yıldız) Lake: (N40 47.955 - E41 01.082)Micovit Lake, which is in the south of Çiçekli Lake and which overlooks Hacıvanak Valley, is situated at an elevation of 2770 meters. It is possible to access the lake, which is also called Mezovit and Yıldız by the locals, on foot from Başyayla and Hacıvanak plateaus.

73. Kardovit Lake: (N40 47.897 - E41 01.421)This green colored lake, which is in the southeast of Micovit Lake, is situated at an altitude of 2807 meters. Those who wish to see the lake need to walk from Başyayla (3 km) or Hacıvanak Plateau (2 km).

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74. Dönen Lake: (N40 47.361 - E41 01.535)One of the moderate-sized lakes in Hacıvanak Valley, Dönen is at an elevation of 2956 meters. Near Hacıvanak Plateau, which is 39 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district, Dönen Lake is about 4 kilometers away from the plateau. Those who wish to photograph the lake can access the region via Kardovit Lake, facing up to a rough hike.

75. Şorohaşıtı Lakes: (N40 47.064 - E41 01.831)Located in Hacıvanak Valley, the four small lakes are at an elevation of 2950 meters. It is on the old migration path between Hacıvanak and Çamlıkaya Hunut Plateau (Erzurum).

76. Şoroh Lake: (N40 46.278 - E41 02.965)Dwellers of Çiçekli Plateau, which is 43 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district, once used Şoroh Pass at the end of the valley as the trade path. You come across Şoroh Lake when you turn to Erzurum after you cross this pass. This long and narrow lake, located at an altitude of 2941 meters, sends its waters to Çoruh River.

77. Dilek Mountain Yıldız Lake: (N40 45.950 - E40 59.791)Near Çiçekli Plateau Ortasırt neighborhood, the lake is situated on the right side of the valley. Located between Dilek and Tatos mountains, Yıldız Lake is at an elevation of 2837 meters. Waters of the lake, which is about 5 kilometers to the plateau and at a location surrounded by steep slopes, flow into Çiçekli Creek.

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78. Çiçekli Plateau Kumlu Lake: (N40 45.917 - E40 59.323)Situated in the west of Yıldızlı Lake, the lake is in a position overlooking Çiçekli Creek Valley. There is another small lake in the south of the lake, which is 2805 meters above sea level.

79. Çırma Lake: (N40 45.544 - E40 58.899)Located almost at the summit of Tatos Mountains, Çırma Lake is in a basin between Çinaçor and Kumlu lakes. It is hard to access the lake, which is at an elevation of 2974 meters.

80. Çinaçor Lakes: (N40 45.058 - E40 58.830)Being two of the lakes that are scattered on the peaks of Tatos Mountains, Çinaçor Lakes are situated at an altitude of 3187 meters. Access to the location of the lakes, whose waters flow into Erzurum side, is quite difficult.

81. Tatos Anadağ Lake: (N40 44.919 - E40 58.747)Located in the west of Çinaçor Lakes, Tatos Anadağ Lake is at an altitude of 3181 meters.It is at a point close to Tatos summit and quite hard to access.

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82. Kabil Lake: (N40 45.046 - E40 59.817)In the south of Çinaçor and Tatos Anadağ lakes, this long and narrow lake is at an elevation of 2910 meters. Its waters flow into Anadak Creek.

83. Tatos Derin Lake: (N40 44.118 - E40 57.485)Approximately 6 kilometers to Çiçekli Plateau, Sulak Lakes are on the old migration path that established the connection between Rize and Erzurum. When you cross Tatos Pass, which is located in the south of the lakes, you can see Derin Lake on your left. Overlooking Salaçur Valley, which is at the borders of İspir district of Erzurum, the lake sends its waters to Aktakan Creek. Derin Lake is at an altitude of 3165 meters. 84. Tatos Geçidi Lake: (N40 44.013 - E40 57.386)This small lake, right below Derin Lake, is at an elevation of 3147 meters.

85. Tatos Sulak Lakes: (N40 44.277 - E40 56.687)The lakes, 6 kilometers to Çiçekli Plateau and at an altitude of 2985 meters, are in an important location both because they are close to Verçenik Plateau region and they are on the transit route to İspir side via Tatos Pass. They are among the lakes that hiking lovers very often visit.

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Tatos Sulak Lakes, Çamlıhemşin-Selçuk GÜNEY

86. Mocar Lake: (N40 44.210 - E40 56.098)Located on the route that connects Verçenik and Çiçekli plateaus, the lake is 2958 meters above sea level. Five more small lakes can be seen on the crests and plains near the lake, which is about 2 kilometers away from Verçenik Plateau. It is one of the ideal camping places for hikers.

87. Verçenik Yıldızlı Lake: (N40 42.893 - E40 57.312)Located in the basin between Çatalkaya and Koyunsokağı hills, in the southeast of Verçenik Mountain, the lake is at an elevation of 2959 meters. At an almost unapproachable location at the Rize-Erzurum provincial border, the lake pours its waters into Aktakan Creek.

88. Kurban Düzü Lakes: (N40 42.178 - E40 56.257)Comprised of six small lakes that are gathered in a large basin in the south of Yıldızlı Lake, Kurban Düzü Lakes are at an altitude of 3125 meters. Of the six lakes, only the lake called At Lake is within Rize provincial border; the others are within Erzurum provincial border. The lakes can be accessed via İspir Salaçur Valley. You can also reach them by following the old migration path on Sulak Lakes-Tatos Pass-Derin Lake-Salaçur Valley route.

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Mocar Lake, Çamlıhemşin

89. Mal Lake: (N40 41.907 - E40 55.537)At an elevation of 2096 meters, the lake stands out with its turquoise waters. Located in the south of Verçenik Mountain, Mal Lake can be accessed with a very steep hike starting from Pidosor Plateau, not in use anymore, in Salaçur Valley.

90. Deli Lake: (N40 41.821 - E40 55.376)Located in the west of Mal Lake, Deli Lake is 3136 meters above sea level. Experienced mountaineers who visit Mal Lake can reach Deli Lake on foot.

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Korhuni Aşağı Lake, Çamlıhemşin

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91. Korhuni Aşağı Lake: (N40 41.495 - E40 53.987)Located in the valley that is in the south of İspir Gate (Hemşin Pass), which is an important pass between Verçenik Plateau and İspir, the lake is at an elevation of 2895 meters. Waters of the lake, a part of which is a reed bed, shrink in the summer months.

92. Korhuni Orta Lake: (N40 41.755 - E40 54.089)A little bigger compared with Korhuni Aşağı Lake, Orta Lake is at an elevation of 2983 meters.

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93. Korhuni Yukarı Lake: (N40 42.114 - E40 54.337)The biggest lake of the same valley, Korhuni Yukarı Lake is located right below the pass at an altitude of 3053 meters. Just like the others, it sends its waters to Burdukan Creek.Those who wish to visit Korhuni Lakes need to follow Verçenik Plateau-Kapılı Lakes-İspir Gate-Korhuni Lakes-Salaçur hiking route. The course is a tough activity that can be completed with two or three-day camping.

94. Kapılı Lakes: (N40 42.847 - E40 54.893)One of the lakes of Rize that are visited the most, Kapılı Lakes are also an important camping area. On Verçenik Mountain climbing and İspir Gate route, the four lakes in different sizes are at altitudes of between 2973 and 3075 meters. The lakes offer shots one more beautiful than the other and impressive views to hikers. It is about 3 kilometers away from Verçenik Plateau.

95. Kolkanlı Lake: (N40 42.590 - E40 54.298)Located in the valley in the west of Kapılı Lakes, Kolkanlı Lake is 3203 meters above sea level. Very hard to access, the lake overlooks Büyükyayla Creek Valley, where Verçenik Plateau is. There is a small lake right below it.

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Korhuni Yukarı Lake, Çamlıhemşin

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96. At Lake: (N40 43.159 - E40 54.071)The valley where Verçenik Plateau, which is 48 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district center, is located is quite rich in terms of glacial lakes. One of the lakes located in the depths of this valley, which is refreshed by Büyükyayla Creek, At Lake is at an altitude of 2915 meters. There are two more lakes in its west. At Lake is on the old plateau path following Verçenik Plateau-Çermaniman Plateau-Cimil Valley route. You can reach the lake with about a 3-kilometer hike from Verçenik Plateau.

97. Verçenik Kumlu Lake: (N40 43.305 - E40 54.279)Very close to At Lake, Kumlu Lake is at an elevation of 2864 meters. It is one of the lakes in the region that contributes to the forming of Büyükyayla Creek.

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Kapılı Lakes, Çamlıhemşin

98. Buzlu Lakes: (N40 44.216 - E40 53.701)Comprised of two lakes as large and small, Buzlu Lakes are on the right hand side of the valley where Verçenik Plateau is. They are situated in a large basin surrounded by Büyükincin, Salır and Ziyaret hills. Right next to Buzlu Lakes are two more small lakes. You can access the lakes, which are about 3,5 kilometers to Verçenik Plateau, on foot. From Buzlu Lakes, 2882 meters above sea level, you can pass to the valley where Çer-meşk Lakes are, on foot in clear weather.

99. Gağdovit Lake: (N40 45.394 - E40 52.840)This small lake, located on the crest of Demirkapı Mountain, is at an altitude of 2950 meters. It overlooks the valley where Çermeşk Plateau is located near Başköy Ortaklar Plateau, which is 42 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district. It is hard to access.

100. Çermeşk Lake: (N40 44.989 - E40 52.106)One of the most beautiful lakes of Rize, Çer-meşk fascinates those who see it, with its green-dark blue colors. It can be accessed on foot from Çermeşk Plateau, which is 3 kilometers away from Başköy Ortaklar Pla-teau. At an elevation of 2795 meters, the lake is on the old migration path that follows Çermeşk Plateau-Çermeşk Lake-Kevut Plateau-Cimil Plateau route. In the south of Çermeşk Lake, you can see three more lakes including Karagöl.

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Buzlu Lakes, Çamlıhemşin

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101. Karagöl: (N40 44.636 - E40 52.121)Located in the south of Çermeşk Lake, Karagöl is at an elevation of 3012 meters. Right above it are two more lakes. If those who visit Çermeşk Lake can face up to an extra one-hour hike, they can see Karagöl as well.

102.Cimil Dağı Lake: (N40 45.571 - E40 50.373)Located in the valley in the west of Çer-meşk Lake, this small lake is at an eleva-tion of 2990 meters. The lake, which is near Başyayla, is also on the transit route to Cimil Valley. You can walk to the lake from old pathways via Cimil Plateau in clear weather. Buzlu Lakes, Çamlıhemşin

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103. Balıklı Lake: (N40 49.425 - E40 52.833)Located at the beginning of a valley sur-rounded by 3354-meter-high Avgahan and 3072-meter-high Sırpal hills, the lake is at an altitude of 2995 meters. It can be ac-cessed on foot from Ambarlı Plateau, which is 46 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district, or from Tahpur Plateau, which is 61 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district. It is a lake visited by travel agencies and nature lovers very often. You must enjoy swimming here on hot summer days. There are four more small lakes around it.

104. Ambarlı Plateau Üçgöller: (N40 49.781 - E40 52.177)Located in the northwest of Balıklı Lake, the lakes are at an elevation of 2858 meters. Called by the names Taraklı, Sandıklı and Kuzu, the lakes are situated in a different valley separated from Balıklı Lake with a crest. Setting off from Ambarlı Plateau, you can organize a daily hiking activity during which you first visit Üçgöller and then Balıklı Lake, and draw a large circle, returning to the same plateau.

105. Akçar Lake:(N40 49.229 - E40 54.143)Located in the east of Balıklı Lake, Akçar Lake is situated on the slopes of Akçar Mountain. Waters of the lake, which over-looks Fırtına Valley, join Fırtına Creek via Varyemez and Hemşin creeks. At an alti-tude of 2833 meters, Akçar is just above Sebekdüzü location on Çat-Kaleköy road.

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106. Sarinçof Lake: (N40 46.367 - E40 55.950)Sarinçof, which can be accessed from Çiçekli and Ortayayla, is comprised of two lakes, one of which is big and the oth-er small. Its waters, flowing into Hemşin Creek via Hacıncur Creek, play an import-ant role in forming Fırtına Creek. The lakes are 2835 meters above sea level.

107. Yıldız (Çiçekli Plateau) Lake: (N40 45.977 - E40 56.275)Located in the south of Sarinçof Lake, Yıldız Lake watches the valley where Ta-tos Sulak Lakes are, at an altitude of 3027 meters. There are three lakes in its west, and one more small lake in its south. Near Çiçekli Plateau, the lake is on the same route as Sarinçof Lake. Those who have confidence in themselves can reach the lake on foot in clear weather.

108. Melekar Lake: (N40 45.353 - E40 55.542)The lake is situated in the northeast of Verçenik Plateau, which is 48 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district. In the southeast of Melekar, located in the north of Mocar Lake, are two more lakes. Access to the lake, which is at an altitude of 3086 meters, is quite difficult.

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Balıklı Lake, Çamlıhemşin

The two lakes at the district border are located at the beginning point of Senoz Valley.

109. Eğnaçor Lake: (N40 46.998 - E40 47.226)Right in front of Eğnaçor Plateau, which is 47 kilometers to Çayeli district center, the lake is comprised of three parts, one of which is big and the other two small. At an elevation of 2810 meters, Eğnaçor Lake can be visited easily due to its being on the wayside.

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110. Ongici Lake: (N40 46.276 - E40 48.107)Located near Eğnaçor Plateau, the lake overlooks Senoz Valley. At the border of İkizdere and Çayeli districts, Ongici Lake is situated on the slopes of 3188-me-ter-high Marebedam Hill. The lake, which sends its waters to Senoz Creek, can be accessed on foot from Eğnaçor Plateau or via İncesu-Eğnaçor road.

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The glacial lakes located in İkizdere are mostly scattered on the pied-monts of Cimil, Çapans, Demir, Ovit, Soğanlı and Karataş mountains.

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111. Yediçukur Plateau Çukur Lake: (N40 46.135 - E40 47.312)This lake is located right above Yediçukur Pla-teau, which is 22 kilometers away from İkiz-dere. Situated in a place which is very close to Andon-Çağırankaya-Cimil migration path, which was once used by transhumants, the lake is quite shallow.

112. Salar Lake: (N40 43.388 - E40 52.040)Located in Çermaniman Plateau, which is 8 ki-lometers away from Cimil Plateau, the lake is at an elevation of 2844 meters. Once livened up by transhumants every summer, Çermani-man has unfortunately been abandoned in the recent years. Located in the north of the pla-teau, the lake can be reached with a 45-min-ute easy walk.

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113. Kubbeli Lake: (N40 42.564 - E40 51.189)In the west of Çermaniman Plateau, the lake is at an elevation of 2961 meters. It is possible to reach the small lake, which is at the end of Cimil Valley, on foot.

114. Cin (Cio) Lake: (N40 42.508 - E40 53.331)In the northeast of Çermaniman Plateau, Cin Lake is at an altitude of 2994 me-ters. Transhumants, who once used the pass between Çimenliliman and Ayılıbayır hills, could reach Çamlıhemşin from Cimil by using the old pathways. On Çermani-man-Cin Lake-At Lake-Verçenik Plateau route, the lake used to be a resting place where travelers had a breather on the slope.

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115. Çermaniman Yıldızlı Lake: (N40 42.041 - E40 52.429)Located in the southeast of Çermaniman Plateau, the lake glitters in deep blue on the piedmonts of 3087-meter-high Dört Hill. Situated at an altitude of 2985 meters, the lake can be accessed from the plateau with about a 3-kilometer easy hike. Yıldızlı Lake, near which there is another small lake, has eye contact with Cin Lake, on the opposite slope of the valley.

116. Atmeydanı Geçidi Lake: (N40 41.091 - E40 52.435)On the old migration path following Cimil Plateau-Sarpinovit Plateau-Yedigöller (Salaçur)-İspir route, the lake is located on the first plain below the pass that reaches Salaçur Valley from Sarpinovit Valley. In a position to watch Salaçur Valley, the lake is at an altitude of 3148 meters right below Sapro-noyit Hill.

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117. Musa Lake: (N40 40.609 - E40 52.799)Situated in the narrow valley in the south of Atmeydanı Geçidi Lake, Musa Lake is at an elevation of 3420 meters. Located in the north of Çiftegöl Mountain, the lake overlooks Korhuni Lakes in the valley where Hemşin Pass is. Six large and small lakes around it are worth photographing. Waters that come out of the lakes join and form a small waterfall.

118. Dört Lakes: (N40 39.825 - E40 52.263)In a narrow valley situated in the south of Çiftegöl Mountain, the lakes are at an elevation of 2910 meters. Scattered on the location which is called İşmir Plain by the locals, Dört Lakes send their waters to Bizokum Creek. The region where the lakes are located is also one of the camping areas of Ovit-Aksu Lakes-Yedigöller hiking route.

119. Çifte Lakes: (N40 39.530 - E40 52.584)Located in the north of Yedigöller tableland, these two lakes are at an altitude of 3078 meters. Visited very often by hikers, the lakes are important due to being on Aksu Lakes-Dört Lakes-Yedigöller route.

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120. Yedigöller: (N40 38.758 - E40 53.074)The lake in the westernmost of Yedigöller, most of which is in İspir district of Erzurum province, is within the borders of İkizdere district of Rize. The region, which displays one of the most beautiful nature views, is among the indispensable loca-tions of photographers and nature lovers, with its lakes winking in rich blue. The tableland is situ-ated at an altitude of 3050 meters and waters of the lakes go to Çoruh River by passing through Salaçur Valley via Yedigöl Creek.

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121. Aksu Lakes: (N40 39.131 - E40 50.545)At the Kazankaya Plateau location, which you come across after crossing Ovit Pass on İkizdere-İspir road, you see a stream bed coming from the left. The reason why this creek exists is 3071-meter-high Aksu Lakes. Situated in a narrow valley in the west of Yedigöller tableland, these natural beauties are three lakes located on different plains. Those who wish can go to Sarpinovit Lakes from Aksu Lakes, or to Yedigöller tableland via Dört Lakes on foot.

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122. Sefkar (Sarpinovit) Lakes: (N40 40.075 - E40 50.950)Situated in the north of Aksu Valley, Sefkar Lakes are located in Sarpinovit Valley. Formed by Çapans Mountains in the ice age thousands of years ago, the lakes are three in number, two of which are on the upper plain and the other one on the lower plain.Their waters merge first with Salar Creek, and then with Cimil Creek via Sarpinovit Creek. The easiest method of accessing the lakes, which are at an altitude of 3137 meters, is to first go to Cimil Plateau, which is 27 kilome-ters to İkizdere district center. You should continue for 4 kilometers by car after the plateau exit, get out of the vehicle on the opposite side of Sarpinovit Valley and walk to the lakes. Since the route pass-ing from Sarpinovit Plateau is a total of 8 kilometers, this trekking activity can only be done with camp stay.

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123. Aşağısefkar Lake: (N40 40.646 - E40 50.437)Located in a separate basin in the north of Sefkar Lakes, the lake is at an elevation of 3060 meters. It can be ac-cessed with a short hike from the location where the lakes are towards northwest.

124. Ziyaret Tepesi Lake: (N40 40.730 - E40 46.153)The lake is situated on the slopes of Ziyaret Hill, rising in the west of Kuruyatak Plateau, which is 8 kilometers to Cimil Plateau. It is possible to reach the lake, which is at an ele-vation of 2973 meters, from the plateau with a 2-kilometer hike.

125. Cimil Derin Lake: (N40 39.602 - E40 45.878)There are four more glacial lakes on the plains of Çapans Mountains, which are situated at the end of Kuruyatak Val-ley, where Kuruyatak Lake is located. Located in the west-ernmost, Derin Lake is at an elevation of 3108 meters. The lake can be accessed from Kuruyatak Plateau with a 2-hour hike in clear weather.

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126. Çitrik (Çiftlik) Lake: (N40 39.473 - E40 46.961)The biggest lake of Kuruyatak Valley, Çitrik is locat-ed right below Derin Lake. At an elevation of 2881 meters, Çitrik differs from the other lakes in the ba-sin with its shore and impressive appearance. You can reach the lake side within 1,5 hours, by starting from Kuruyatak Plateau and following the pathway on the right hand side of the creek.

127. Cimil Çürük Lake: (N40 39.576 - E40 47.658)2803 meters above sea level, the lake is the most easily accessible among the lakes of Kuruyatak Val-ley. Located in the middle of all the lakes, Çürük Lake displays an appearance divided into two parts, with its green and yellow reeds.

128. Şeytan Lake: (N40 39.532 - E40 48.281)Located in the east of Çürük Lake, Şeytan Lake is at an altitude of 2964 meters. There is another lake at the Karaçağıl Escarpments location in the north

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of the lake. You can reach Şeytan Lake on foot via Çürük Lake, starting from Kuruyatak Plateau and following the left side of the creek.

129. Ovit Sulak Lake: (N40 36.546 - E40 49.128)Located in the south of Kazançukuru Plateau on Ovit Pass, the lake is situated at the peaks of 3241-meter-high Atdağı Hill. The lake can be reached with a 2-kilometer hike from the plateau, which is at the wayside of İkizdere-İspir highway.

130. Ovit Çürük Lake: (N40 36.830 - E40 47.711)Situated in the basin below the peak of 3226-me-ter-high Sulak Hill, the lake is at an elevation of 2913 meters. It can be seen in the south of Ovit Plateau that you come across after crossing Ovit Pass on İkizdere-İspir highway. The lake is 2 kilo-meters to the highway.

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131. Ovit Dağbaşı Lake: (N40 37.137 - E40 46.747)Near Ovit Pass, which is mostly shrouded in fog, the lake is located at an altitude of 2733 meters. The 500-meter dirt road, which turns right at İkizdere-İspir highway Ovit Pass, takes you to the lake side. Right above the lake are three more lakes, including Kurbağa Lake. There are two more small lakes below Şeytan Bluffs lo-cation in the west of the lake. However, we should mention that it is rather hard to get to the last two lakes.

132. Kurbağa Lake: (N40 36.620 - E40 46.203)Kurbağa Lake, which is below 3349-meter-high Üçgöller Hill, is located in the same basin as Dağbaşı Lake. The altitude of the lake is 2889 meters.

133. Kuzukulağı Lake: (N40 34.130 - E40 37.342)Near Kaban Plateau, which is 29 kilometers to İkizdere district, the lake is situated at an elevation of 2915 meters. It is very hard to access.

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134. Soğanlı Lake: (N40 33.598 - E40 35.503)Near Garzavan Plateau, which is 28 kilometers away from İkizdere district, the lake is located on the slopes of Orsor Mountain. Waters of the lake, which is situated at an altitude of 2875 meters, first join Garzavan Creek, and then Meles Brook via Soğanlı Creek. When you follow the path extending southward from Garzavan Pla-teau, you arrive at the juncture point a little while later, where two creeks merge. By taking the pathway that goes left from here, you can take a pleasurable 5-kilometer hike to the lake. It is possible to photograph the magnificent rocky summits that surround the valley along the way.

135. Orsor Yıldız Lake: (N40 32.601 - E40 35.053)Located in the south of Orsor Mountain, the lake is at an elevation of 2985 meters. It sends its waters to Kurtmustafa Creek at the borders of Bayburt first, and then to Çoruh River via Hatsime Creek. You can use Anzer-Yoncalı road to reach the lake, which is between 3352-meter-high Kırklar Hill and Orsor Hill. When you see Yoncalı settlement and get out of the vehicle at the first bend, a 3-kilometer hike along the valley will take you to the lakeside.

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136. Katreç Lake: (N40 34.160 - E40 34.804)Another lake near Garzavan, Katreç is situated at an altitude of 2717 meters. Its waters flow into Meles Brook via Kireçli Creek. A dirt road that starts from the plateau and proceeds southward along the creek extends to the neighborhood of the lake. We should mention that this path is also used to reach Soğanlı Lake. The distinct pathway that starts where the road ends brings its guests together with the rich blue lake after an enjoyable 3-kilometer hike.The huge lake, which is located in the basin surrounded by steep mountains, has an impressive look.

137. Peşük Lake: (N40 33.701 - E40 34.126)Located right above Katreç Lake, this small lake is at an altitude of 2982 meters. Near the turquoise lake, which is hard to access, are three more small lakes.

138. Arçevit Lake: (N40 35.248 - E40 34.099)Located a little above of Arçevit Plateau, which is 30 kilometers away from İkizdere district, the lake is 2792 meters above sea level. Waters of the lake, which can be accessed from the plateau with a 1,5-hour hike, create a small waterfall at a pass near the plateau.

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139. Buzluğan Kuru Lake: (N40 33.575 - E40 32.254)The lake, the namesake of Buzluğan Plateau near Anzer Plateau, which is 34 kilometers away from İkizdere district, is situated at an elevation of 2755 meters. There is another small lake above Buzluğan Kuru Lake, which can be accessed on foot from the plateau, which is not used nowadays.

140. Büyük Akçaağıl (Yeşil) Lake: (N40 31.294 - E40 30.638)Located on the roadside between Anzer Plateau and Yoncalı village (Bayburt), Büyük Akçaağıl Lake is one of the most easily accessible natural locations of Rize. At an altitude of 2947 meters, the lake is situated below Hakosorbaşı Hill.

141. Küçük Akçaağıl Lake: (N40 31.351 - E40 30.329)Located right below Büyük Akçaağıl Lake, this small lake is at an elevation of 2841 meters. Those who visit Büyük Akçaağıl Lake can photograph Küçük Akçaağıl Lake from above.

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142. Koyun Lake: (N40 31.513 - E40 29.039)10 kilometers to Anzer Plateau and about 5 kilometers to Koşmer Plateau, the lake is situated in a location near the summits of Anzer Mountain. We should mention that access to the lake, which is at an altitude of 3027 meters, is quite hard. Koyun Lake is located at the end of Anzer Valley and in the small valley opposite Akçaağıl Lake.

143. Sivrinin Lakes: (N40 33.609 - E40 29.907)The lakes, which can be accessed on foot from Koşmer Plateau, which is 4 kilome-ters to Anzer Plateau, are at an elevation of 2800 meters. You can watch the splen-did view in front of you from the point where the lakes, accessed via a pathway, a part of which is cobbled, are located. Waters of the lake flow into Külyurdu Creek, which is in the valley where Kürdün Yurdu Plateau is situated.

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144. Hataların Lakes: (N40 33.244 - E40 29.382)Near Kürdün Yurdu Plateau, which is 4 kilometers to Anzer Plateau, the lake is comprised of two parts as Aşağı and Yukarı. Situated in a small valley between Hatalı and Seren hills, the lakes are at an ele-vation of 2800 meters. They can be accessed from Kürdün Yurdu Pla-teau with a fairly easy 3-kilometer hike.

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145. Dipsiz Lake: (N40 33.459 - E40 28.472)At Rize-Trabzon provincial border, this lake can be seen on Anzer-Uzungöl plateau path. The lake, which is at an altitude of 2759 meters, is unfortunate-ly not as deep as its name (Dipsiz:bot-tomless) suggests. It is possible to see snow almost all year long on the side of the lake, which is situated in an area where plateau festivals are held. To go to the lake by car, you first need to follow the dirt road between Anzer and Uzungöl, and then turn left at the inter-section you come across after passing Kürdün Yurdu Plateau. The road you follow will take you to the lakeside in 1 kilometer.

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It is possible to access a good part of the lakes located within Rize pro-vincial border on foot. However, relatively easy routes that almost every-body can use are listed this guide book. During the hikes, you must take with you an experienced guide, area guide or someone who is familiar with the area.

HIKING ROUTES

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Never consider setting off alone when you plan your hiking activity. Make sure you take with you a guide who knows the region or a guide who is trained by Kaçkar Regional Directorate of National Parks. You can also make use of the travel agencies certified by TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies).

The characteristic climatic feature of the region is continuous heavy fog and humidity that arises, especially at the morning hours. Taking into consideration that you might get wet, you can use leg warmers.

Most of the glacial lakes are situated in high locations. Therefore, you should be prepared for sudden changes in the weather. Remember the possibility that you can experience four seasons, all within a few hours.

Make sure to have a trash bag with you and certainly take back all your trash. Remember that the more respectful we are to the nature and the less we disturb its rhythm, the more boons it will give us generously.

Take into account that cell phones are out of coverage due to the mountainous structure of the region. Do some comprehensive research about your travel before you set off.

Make sure you have a compass, a GPS, a map and a poncho with you.

Never forget that there is a risk of getting lost due to heavy fog. If you are not sure about the route you follow, go back to the last point where you knew where you were.

Winter months in the region are severe. Do not organize a hiking activity in the very cold and heavily snowy winter periods. If you will, prefer very short routes. Check the weather forecast before setting off.

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We should remind you that there is a considerable bear population in the area due to the geographical location of especially the Kaçkar Mountains region. Em-phasizing your being there by talking with the person next to you, singing, hanging a bell on your backpack, and whistling or blowing a whistle are the precautions that will minimize the risk of encountering wild life. All kinds of animals that notice your existence will hide, but will definitely watch your every move. Be calm and never panic.

If you camp in the areas where there is wild life, do not leave any food outside your tent. Human food is harmful to wild animals. Getting fed causes aggressive behavior in animals. Do not feed wild animals.

Respect every wild animal that you encounter and keep the necessary distance.

Consult people who are familiar with the region when deciding on your route.

You have the chance to swim in some of the lakes. However, you should take into account that lake waters will be very cold even in July and August.

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1. Yukarı Balıklı Plateau-Üçgöller-Yukarı Balıklı Plateau (round trip 6 km)

The course, which starts from Yukarı Balıklı Plateau, which is 42 kilometers away from Ardeşen district, proceeds to the end of the valley by following the path along the creek. Then you rise to the basin where the lakes are located. Those who wish to circle Üçgöller need to walk for 1 extra kilometer. Look out for the foggy weather.

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Old Migration Path, İntor-Ardeşen

2. Kayadibi Plateau-Şorak Plateau-Şorak Lakes (8 km)

Kayadibi, which is 41 kilometers to Ardeşen district, is the exit point of this hiking activity. You start hiking in the guidance of the plateau pathway, proceeding along the left hand side of Şorak Creek. The route, which rises and passes from a rocky area at the point where the valley narrows and forms a waterfall, turns into a cob-bled pathway in some places. At the 6th kilometer, you arrive at Şorak Plateau, which is not used anymore. You can camp at the lake, which is about 2 kilometers above the plateau. Use the same route for your return journey. It is possible to hike to İntor Plateau, which is 3 kilometers to Kayadibi Plateau, by following the old pathway continuing from the left hand side of the plateau. You can also use motorized vehicles to reach both plateaus.

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Şorak Plateau, Ardeşen

3. Dereyayla-Ortasırtsol Lake-Dereyayla (round trip 6 km)

44 kilometers away from Ardeşen district, Dereyayla is located at the end of Tunca Valley. It is possible to take short hikes to the glacial lakes around the plateau on the piedmonts of Altıparmak Mountains. In order to access Ortasırtsol Lake, which is called Parağ by the villagers, you need to follow the pathway in the east of the plateau. When you reach the valley, where you will see the creek coming from the lake, the route gets steep and rises to the lake. You can swim in the lake, which impresses those who see it with its depth and color. You can use the same route for the return.

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Verçenik Mountain, Çamlıhemşin


4. Dereyayla-Göleteği Lake-Dereyayla (round trip 6 km)

Another lake that can be reached from Dereyayla, Göleteği is located on the pied-mont of Altıparmak Mountains. To hike, enter the distinct pathway in the south of the plateau and start proceeding from the left hand side of the creek. At the point where the plain ends, cross to the other side of the creek and go towards west. When you rise a little, your way will be crossed by a very clear pathway. Turn left and slowly start ascending. After about a 1-hour hike, you will reach the lake that sparkles in rich blue. By crossing the wooden bridge on the left hand side of the three plateau houses located by the lake side, you will come to the peak point where you can photograph the valley in detail. For the return journey, you get to Dereyayla by following the same route back or the right side of the creek formed by the waters that come out of the lake.

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Ambarlı Plateau, Çamlıhemşin

5. Golezana Plateau-Çifte Lakes-Golezana Plateau (round trip 6 km)

You must prefer clear weather to get to the lakes from Golezana Plateau, which is 50 kilometers away from Ardeşen district. Enter the pathway that continues from the plateau to Altıparmak Mountains. After a while, you will see on your right a creek forming a waterfall and coming from Soğanlı (Alaca) Lakes. Turn right at this point, cross to the other side of the creek and start ascending. When you come across another waterfall, this time proceed on the pathway on the left hand side of the creek. When you come to a plain, at first you will see the small lake, then the big lake after about a 15-minute walk. You can use the same route for the return. We should remind you that hiking to Soğanlı and Eğrisu lakes from Golezana Plateau is also possible.

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Mocar Lake, Çamlıhemşin


6. Eğrisu Plateau-Eğrisu Lake-Eğrisu Plateau (round trip 7 km)

40 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district, Eğrisu Plateau is situated at the end of Marselavat Valley. To get to Eğrisu Lake you first need to follow the creek that comes from above, and then turn right at the creek bed that bifurcates. Although the route gets a little tough when you reach the waterfall, you can reach the lake located in the basin above by following the pathway. Ambar Lake is a little above Eğrisu Lake; however, we need to mention that it is risky to get there.

7. Didingola Plateau-Neknar Lake-Didingola Plateau (round trip 3 km)

You can get to three different lakes on foot from Didingola Plateau, which is 35 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district center. For the first of them, Neknar Lake, you will follow the pathway that goes towards south. Rising and rising, the pathway will bifurcate after the creek bed that comes from the right. You will turn right and keep on ascending from the left hand side of the creek. You will get to the lake side after about a 1,5-hour hike.

8. Didingola Plateau-Kaçkar Lake-Didingola Plateau (7 km)

Another lake that can be accessed from Didingola, Kaçkar Lake is one of the routes that travel agencies prefer the most. In this very easy hiking activity, you follow the pathway that goes up along the creek to reach the lake. You can take a hike to Ergisu (Lelvan) Lake from Didingola Plateau in company with a guide.

9. Avusör Plateau-Dadala Pension-Ambar Lake (7 km)

You should plan the hiking trip to Ambar Lake, the biggest lake of Kaçkar Moun-tains and Rize, as a two-day activity that includes camping or staying in a pension. The pathway that starts from Avusör Plateau rises and continues to Kaçkar Creek Valley. The route, which descends for a while, first gets to Dadala Pension after passing Kaçkar Creek, and then arrives at a pass, proceeding along the creek bed. If you are hiking in clear weather, you can photograph Ambar Lake from the 300-meter pass. Then go down to the lakeside by following the pathway. We should mention that this route is hard.

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10. Avusör Plateau-Büyük Lake-Avusör Plateau (round trip 4 km)

This course, on which many travelers visiting the region hike with pleasure, is one of the easiest hiking routes of glacial lakes.

11. Çaymakçur Plateau-Lakes-Yukarı Kavron Plateau (7 km)

Starting from Çaymakçur Plateau, which is 30 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district, and extending to Kavron Plateau, this route is a one-day hiking activity. The course, on which you can see Karadeniz, Adsız and Büyükdeniz glacial lakes, first climbs up and then goes down to Kavron Plateau. Do not set off in this region, which is mostly foggy, without taking a guide with you.

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Naletleme Pass, Çamlıhemşin


12. Kavron Plateau-Derebaşı Lake-Kavron Plateau (round trip 10 km)

In this hike, in which everyone can easily participate, you reach the lake by fol-lowing the creek bed that comes from the south of Kavron Plateau. Those who have confidence in themselves can try the two-day Kavron Plateau-Öküzyatağı Lake-Meterez Lake-Büyükdeniz Lake-Adsız Lake-Kavron Plateau route, which in-cludes camping.

13. Apivanak Plateau-Anadağ Lake-Apivanak Plateau (round trip 7 km)

Located at the end of Palovit Valley, Apivanak Lake is 53 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district center. You can start hiking by following the pathway on the left hand side of the creek bed that comes to the plateau. When you come close to the end of the valley, you need to follow the creek bed that comes from your left. This time, keep on ascending, by turning right at the rocky area on the first plain. After about a 1,5-hour hike, you will reach the lake, which will impress you with its awesome looks. It is also possible to hike from Apivanak Plateau to Kıbledağ and Çukur lakes, which are located on the right hand side of the valley.

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Kavron Derebaşı Lake, Çamlıhemşin

14. Tirovit Plateau-Karmik Plateau-Cofk Lake-Zincirli Lake (round trip 10 km)

Since there is no vehicle road to Karmik Plateau yet, the starting point of the route is Tirovit Plateau, which is 43 kilometers to Çamlıhemşin district. You first reach Karmik Plateau, at a distance of 3 kilometers, by proceeding from the right hand side of the creek bed in the south of the settlement. You can then get to Cofk and Zincirli lakes by turning right at the plateau exit and ascending in an area, a part of which is rocky.

15. Başyayla-Çiçekli Lake-Kale (Çapug) Pass-Micovit (Mezovit) Lake-Kardovit Lake-Hacıvanak Plateau (7 km)

Starting from Başyayla, which is 43 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district, and arriving at Hacıvanak Plateau, the route gives its guests the chance to see three different lakes. By following the pathway in the east of the plateau, you go up to the pass. You come across Çiçekli Lake first. You cross the quite shallow lake and arrive at the pass. At this point, not only the valley you came from and Çiçekli Lake, but the lakes you will visit and Hacıvanak Plateau as well will come into your sight. The rest of the route is steady descent.

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Karmik Lake, Çamlıhemşin-Selçuk GÜNEY


16. Çiçekli Plateau-Tatos Sulak Lakes-Mocar Lake-Verçenik Plateau (12 km)

Starting from Çiçekli Plateau, which is 41 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin dis-trict center, the route is one of the most difficult ones among the glacial lake hiking courses. The course, which will ascend by following the right hand side of the creek bed that comes to Çiçekli Plateau from the south, involves a tough hike up to Sulak Lakes. After the rest you will have here, you arrive at Mocar Lake by crossing the pass in the west side of the lakes. In the rest of the course, you will go down to Verçenik Plateau by following the distinct pathway.

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Palovit Valley, Çamlıhemşin

17. Ambarlı Plateau-Ambarlı Üçgöller-Balıklı Lake-Ambarlı Plateau (10 km)

Starting from Ambarlı Plateau, which is 44 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin dis-trict, this daily but tiring route draws a large circle and gets back to the starting point. You first follow the valley on the right and reach Balıklı Lake via Üçgöller. We should mention that this part of the route is steady ascent. After the long break at Balıklı Lake, you go down the other valley and walk to Ambarlı Plateau. You will have the chance to see another small lake on your way back.

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Balıklı Lake, Çamlıhemşin


18. Verçenik Plateau-Buzlu Lakes-Verçenik Plateau (round trip 5 km)

Verçenik Plateau, which is 48 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district, is a par-adise of glacial lakes. The hiking routes, which start from the plateau, promise their guests a journey full of adventure that reaches the hidden lakes located at different points. 2 kilometers to the plateau, the creek bed that comes to the vehicle road from the right will be the starting point of this activity. By following the pathway, you will reach Buzlu Lakes, in the nooks of the mountains, after a 1,5-hour climb. After the lakes, you can extend your hike to Çermeşk Lake and Çermeşk Plateau by crossing the pass in the west.

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Tatos Sulak Lakes, Çamlıhemşin

19. Verçenik Plateau-Kapılı Lakes-Verçenik Plateau (round trip 10 km)

Access to the lakes below the peak of Verçenik, which is the second highest moun-tain of Rize, is via the plateau, the namesake of the mountain. In the first part, you rise by following the pathway on the left hand side of Büyükyayla Creek, which comes from the hills in the south. When you reach the plain right below Kumlu Lake, this time you take the pathway next to the creek that comes from the left. Two lakes are situated side by side in the basin on the piedmonts of Verçenik Mountain. You can have some rest in this area, which is also a nice camping place. We should remind you that to get to the third lake, you will take another 45-minute hike. Those who have time can go up to the pass above the lake and photograph Korhuni Lakes, which are located in Salaçur Valley. You can plan this trekking as a 2-day activity with camping.

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20. Çermeşk Plateau-Çermeşk Lake-Çermeşk Plateau (round trip 8 km)

Starting from Çermeşk Plateau, which is 48 kilometers away from Çamlıhemşin district, the hike rises along the creek and reaches the lake. Located right above the lake, which enchants those who see it with its color, is Karagöl.

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21. Kuruyatak Plateau-Çitrik Lakes-Kuruyatak Plateau (10 km)

Kuruyatak Plateau is situated 7 kilometers south of Cimil Plateau, which is 27 kilo-meters away from İkizdere. At the plateau exit, you follow the left side of the creek bed and arrive at Çürük and Şeytan lakes, located in the direction of southeast. On your way back, you will walk around the south of Çürük Lake and hike to Çitrik Lake, which is in the southwest of the plateau. To get to Derin Lake, which is lo-cated right above this lake, you have to take an extra 2-kilometer roundtrip hike.On your way back, you can reach the plateau by following the pathway on the left side of the creek.

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Kapılı Lakes, Çamlıhemşin


22. Cimil Plateau-Sarpinovit Plateau-Sefkar Lakes (8 km)

The valley that is seen on your right 4 kilometers after you pass Cimil Plateau hosts Sefkar Lakes. After crossing to the opposite side of Salar Creek, you can start hiking on the left side of the Sarpinovit creek bed, which joins Salar Creek in the south. After taking a short break in Sarpinovit Plateau, continue hiking. By crossing the creek at the location where the valley starts narrowing, go up towards the lakes. You will come across the first of Sefkar Lakes, which are comprised of four lakes, on the plain where you reach the 7th kilometer. Then, by following the pathway that proceeds on rocky ground, you can climb up to the two lakes in the upper basin. The fourth lake, Aşağısefkar, is situated a little farther than the others in the direc-tion of northwest. You must plan this trekking activity with camping.

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Garzavan Plateau, İkizdere

23. Kazançukuru Plateau-Aksu Lakes-Kazançukuru Plateau (round trip 8 km)

Hiking to Aksu Lakes, which can be accessed from Kazançukuru Plateau on İkiz-dere-İspir road, is a relatively easy one-day activity. To get to the lakes, you need to follow the path on the left side of the creek bed that comes from the north of the plateau.

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Aksu Lakes, İkizdere


24. Garzavan Plateau-Katreç Lake-Garzavan Plateau (round trip 10 km)

To get to Karteç Lake, you first need to go to Garzavan Plateau, which is 28 ki-lometers away from İkizdere district center. Following the dirt road that continues for about 5 kilometers after the plateau, you will start hiking at the point where the route turns into a pathway. While proceeding in the guidance of the pathway, which rises from the right side of the creek, you will come across a waterfall. After passing by the waterfall, in about 500 meters, turn towards the creek on your left. Cross to the opposite side carefully. The pathway that ascends among rhododendrons will take you to a plain. When you walk towards the bluffs, a great blue lake surrounded by the summits of the mountains will pose for you down below.

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25. Garzavan Plateau-Soğanlı Lake-Garzavan Plateau (round trip 10 km)

Another lake that can be accessed from Garzavan Plateau, Soğanlı is among the glacial lakes of Rize that must be seen. Just like in the previous route, follow the dirt road above the plateau by car. At the point where the valley bifurcates, you will see another creek that comes from the left. This creek, which comes from Soğanlı Lake, will guide you all through the route. First cross to the opposite side of Kireçli Creek, which comes from Katreç Lake, and then follow the pathway. When you reach the side of the creek that comes from Soğanlı Lake, cross to the opposite side and keep on walking. At the first plain that you arrive, cross the creek to the right side this time and turn towards the pathway that ascends on the right slope of the valley. On the plain at the very end of the valley, the lake will smile at you with its indigo blue color. If the weather is hot, you can relieve your tiredness by getting cool in the ice cold waters of the lake.

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Meles Valley, İkizdere


26. Koşmer Plateau-Sivrinin Lakes-Koşmer Plateau (round trip 4 km)

It is quite easy for those who are in shape for reaching the lakes, located in the north of Koşmer Plateau, which is 37 kilometers away from İkizdere district. Half of the hiking route is comprised of the stairs that were built by the mukhtar. The course that turned to a pathway later takes its guests to the lakes, which have magnificient views.

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Sivrinin Lakes, İkizdere

27. Kürdün Yurdu Plateau-Hataların Lake-Dipsiz Lake (5 km)

38 kilometers away from İkizdere district, Kürdün Yurdu Plateau is situated at the very end of Anzer Valley. At the exit of the plateau, by walking eastward for a short while and then southward, you can reach Hataların Lakes. After you photograph the lakes, go back to the plain on the route that you came from and turn your di-rection towards northwest. Also used as a festival area, the location where Dipsiz Lake is situated is right on the side of the dirt road.

28. Long Distance Trails of Glacial Lakes for Professional Trekkers

These three routes that we will suggest for experienced trekkers are quite tough courses that include camping. We recommend that you take with you a guide of someone who knows the region during your treks.

1. A 3-day trek during which you will see 21 lakes: Kazançukuru-Aksu Lakes-Pass-Çalçarak Valley-Pass-Sefkar Lakes-Atmeydanı Pass-Korhuni Lakes-İspir Gate-Kapılı Lakes-Mocar Lake-Tatos Sulak Lakes-Çiçekli Plateau.

2. A 5-day trek during which you will see around 30 lakes: Kazançukuru-Ak-su Lakes-Pass-Dört Lakes-Çifte Lakes-Yedigöller-Salaçur Valley-Pidosor Pla-teu-Korhuni Lakes-İspir Gate-Kapılı Lakes-Mocar Lake-Tatos Sulak Lakes-Çiçekli Plateau-Çiçekli Lake-Çapug Pass-Hacıvanak Plateau.

3.A 5-day trek which includes Kaçkar Summit: Yukarı Kavron Plateau-Kavron Derebaşı Lake-Kavron Pass-Küçükdeniz Lake-Deniz Lake-Kaçkar Summit-Dil-berdüzü-Olgunlar-Naletleme Pass-Karadeniz Lake-Kavron Adsız Lake-Büyükde-niz Lake-Yukarı Kavron Plateau.

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Karadeniz Lake, Çamlıhemşin

Ovit Lake, Ardeşen

TURKEY

CONTACT AND INFORMATION

The Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate of RizeTel : 0464 2130426İnternet : www.kurumsalkulturturizm.gov.tr/turkiye/rize [email protected] [email protected] www.rizemacera.com [email protected]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Rize Special Provincial Administration The Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate of RizeThe Provincial Healthcare Directorate of RizeThe 12th Regional Directorate of Natural Preservation and Parks Nevapark

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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF GLACIAL LAKES IN RİZE

NAME DISTRICT PAGEAkçar LakeAksu LakesAmbar LakeAmbarlı Plateau ÜçgöllerAnadağ LakeApivanak Geçidi LakeApivanak Çukur LakeArçevit LakeAşağısefkar LakeAt LakeAtmeydanı Geçidi LakeAvusör Büyük LakeBahtiyar LakeBalıklı LakeBeşik LakeBoravant LakeBuzlu LakesBuzluğan Kuru LakeBüyük Akçaağıl (Yeşil) LakeBüyük Alaca LakeBüyük Yayla LakeBüyükdeniz LakeCennovit LakeCimil Çürük LakeCimil Dağı LakeCimil Derin LakeCin (Cio) LakeÇabuklu LakeÇermaniman Yıldızlı LakeÇermeşk LakeÇırma LakeÇışkar Tepe LakeÇiçekli LakeÇiçekli Plateau Kumlu Lake

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Çifte LakeÇifte LakesÇinaçor LakesÇitrik (Çiftlik) LakeÇor (Poşhut) LakeDeli LakeDeniz (Büyük Peşevit) LakeDikdurg LakeDilek Mountain Yıldız LakeDipsiz LakeDönen LakeDöner LakeDört LakesDuatepealtı LakeEğnaçor LakeEğrisu (Ergiş) LakeErgisu (Lelvan) LakeGağdovit LakeGöleteği LakeGüncan LakeGürcü LakeHataların LakeHevek Lakeİntor LakeKabil LakeKaçkar LakeKapılı LakesKara LakeKaradeniz LakeKaragölKardovit LakeKarmik (Cofk-Yıldızlı) LakeKatreç LakeKavron Adsız Lake

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Kavron Derebaşı LakeKıbledağ LakeKırmızı Tepe LakesKızılbel Cevik LakeKoçdüzü Büyük LakeKolkanlı LakeKorhuni Aşağı LakeKorhuni Orta LakeKorhuni Yukarı LakeKotençur (Kermukereç) LakeKoyun LakeKubbeli LakeKuledibi LakeKurbağa LakeKurban Düzü LakesKuzukulağı LakeKüçük Akçaağıl LakeKüçük Alaca LakeKüçük Çor (Gevgel) LakeKüçük Dikdurg LakeKüçük Göleteği LakeKüçükdeniz (Küçük Peşevit) LakeMal LakeMarsis North Büyük LakeMarsis North Küçük LakeMelekar LakeMesuk LakeMeşrang LakesMeterez LakeMicovit (Mezovit-Yıldız) LakeMocar LakeMusa LakeNaletleme (Çaymakçur)Geçidi LakeNeknar Lake

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42464348336261616248937723885888921714222545601414693648425258793633


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Ongici LakeOrsor Yıldız LakeOrtasırtsağ LakeOrtasırtsol (Parağ) LakeOvit Çürük LakeOvit Dağbaşı LakeOvit LakeOvit Sulak LakeÖküzboğan LakeÖküzyatağı LakePalakçur Derebaşı LakePeşük LakeSalar LakeSalma LakeSamlı LakeSancaktepe ÜçgöllerSarinçof LakeSefkar (Sarpinovit) LakesSev LakeSivrinin LakesSoğanlı (Alaca) LakesSoğanlı LakeŞeytan LakeŞorak LakeŞorakbaşı LakeŞoroh LakeŞorohaşıtı LakesTatos Anadağ LakeTatos Derin LakeTatos Geçidi LakeTatos Sulak LakesTerek LakeTobamgza LakeÜçgöller

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Atlas of Lakes in Turkey Asst. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım GÜNGÖR Atlas Discovery Library, Special Collection 2010

2. The Glacial Morphology of the North of Çapans Mountains (Rize) Gürcan GÜRGEN Gazi University, Gazi Faculty of Education Journal, Volume 23, Issue 3 (2003) 159-175

3. Glacier Shapes on the Kaçkar Mountains, Plateaus and Tourism Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Fuat Doğu, Research Assoc. Mehmet Somuncu, Research Assoc. İhsan Çiçek Research Assoc. Harun Tunçel, Research Assoc. Gürcan Gürgen Ankara University, Geography of Turkey Research and Practice Center, Georaphy of Turkey Magazine, Ankara University Printing House, Ankara-1993

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Verçenik Kumlu LakeVerçenik Yıldızlı LakeYaz Dağı LakeYediçukur Plateau Çukur LakeYedigöllerYıldız (Çiçekli Plateau) LakeYukarı Eğrisu LakesZincirli LakeZiyaret Tepesi Lake

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rİze: the city of glacial lakes · rize hosts the biggest (ambar lake) and deepest (deniz lake)...

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