Uzungöl
A mountain lake among forests at about 1,090 m, 99 km from Trabzon: how to get there, when to go and what to do.
- Distance from Trabzon
- about 99 km
- Drive
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Altitude
- about 1,090 m
- Best time
- May to October
- Busiest
- July, August and holidays
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Uzungöl at a glance
Uzungöl is a lake in a mountain valley in Trabzon's Çaykara district, at about 1,090 m, surrounded by spruce and pine forests and old wooden houses in the Black Sea style, with a two-minaret mosque on its shore overlooking the valley.
What to do in Uzungöl
- Walk around the lake on a paved path of about 3.5 to 4 km, fairly flat and suitable for everyone.
- Have lunch at one of the restaurants around the lake; trout is a local speciality.
- Shop for honey, cheese and local products, and sit in a tea garden.
- For nature lovers: the Karester plateau on the southern mountain above the lake, reachable from spring until early winter.
Private car or minibus?
«Çaykara Tur» runs minibuses (dolmuş) to Uzungöl from Trabzon's Çömlekçi district all year. With family, luggage and children a private car is still easier: it leaves from your hotel door when it suits you, stops where you like on the way, and returns when you want.
Before you go
- The lake sits at about 1,090 m: bring a light jacket even in summer.
- In July, August and on holidays the place and the road get crowded; the car queue has passed ten kilometres on a holiday, so leaving early saves the wait.
- In winter heavy snow falls and temperatures drop below zero, and some tourist facilities may close.
How to get there
From Trabzon by car east through Yomra, Arsin, Araklı and Sürmene to Of, then south to Çaykara and Uzungöl: about 99 km in 1.5 to 2 hours. The easiest for a family is a private car with driver from the hotel door; «Çaykara Tur» runs minibuses (dolmuş) from Trabzon's Çömlekçi district.
Best time to visit
May to October. July and August are the busiest; spring and autumn are quieter. Winter brings heavy snow and freezing temperatures, and some tourist facilities may close.
Questions people ask
How far is Uzungöl from Trabzon?
About 99 km, 1.5 to 2 hours by car.
Is a day trip enough?
Yes, it can be visited on a day trip from Trabzon; those who like quiet stay a night or more.
When is the best time to visit?
May to October; spring and autumn are quieter than July and August.
Is it suitable for children and older people?
Yes, the path around the lake is paved, fairly flat and suitable for everyone, with restaurants and shops close by.
Do I need a jacket in summer?
A light jacket is a good idea: the lake sits at about 1,090 m.
A trip through Uzungöl? We arrange the hotel, the car and the tours in one program.
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