Uzungöl
Uzungöl is a mountain lake in Trabzon province, formed by a landslide that dammed a valley stream and now framed by steep, densely forested slopes and a small village of wooden guesthouses and trout restaurants along its shore. It has become one of the most photographed spots on Turkey's Black Sea coast, particularly popular with domestic tourists and a growing number of visitors from the Gulf states drawn to its cool climate and lush, almost alpine scenery, quite different from Turkey's more familiar Mediterranean image.
The lake itself is small and easily circled on foot in under an hour, but Uzungöl also serves as a base for exploring the wider Black Sea highlands: nearby yaylas (high pastures) and trailheads into the Kaçkar foothills offer more serious walking for those with extra time. Expect a lively, sometimes crowded atmosphere around the lakeside promenade in peak season, balanced by genuinely striking natural scenery.
Uzungöl FAQs
It's known for its scenic landslide-formed lake surrounded by forested mountains, and for the wooden lakeside village of guesthouses and trout restaurants around it.
It's about 90 minutes to 2 hours by car, making it a popular day trip or overnight stay from Trabzon city.
It can get quite busy, especially in summer, since it's one of the most popular Black Sea destinations for domestic and Gulf tourists alike.
The lake is small enough to walk around in under an hour, though the surrounding hills offer longer hiking options for those with more time.
Fresh trout from local farms is the specialty, widely served at restaurants along the lakeside.
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