DURKEN SÜREN

Bolu - In a time when natural areas are being destroyed more and more for making a profit, people continue to go to undestroyed areas to take breathe. The Yedigöller (Seven lakes) National Park is located in the northern part of Bolu province in Turkey. Although it is one of the regions that preserves its natural beauty, it is also a region where hundreds of trees were cut down for the construction of an 11-kilometer highway. Despite the destruction, Yedigöller still fascinates those who see it.

A nature paradise with its reflection challenging reality

The park is located at an elevation of 900 meters in the Mengen district in the north of Bolu Province and to the south of Zonguldak in the western Black Sea region. It encompasses an area of 1,623 hectares. The national park is close to Ankara and Istanbul so the people living in these cities prefer to spend their weekends, holidays there. The reflection of the unique landscape in the water of its lakes creates a completely different image, almost challenging the reality.

It shows different colors in each season

Yedigöller National Park hosts many visitors every season. People prefer to go there especially in autumn because of its view created by yellow leaves. These days, many people go there at the weekends to enjoy its view. Yedigöller draws attention as a place where green, yellow, and brown come together.

A place for people who want to be in touch with nature

Citizens who want to spend a quiet time with nature away from big cities go to Yedigöller to enjoy many activities such as picnics, taking photos, doing sports. The park also has trekking paths and camps to stay in, in tents, caravans, rest houses, and bungalows. There are also hot springs in the park, and ski centers in the park.

7 paradises of Yedigöller

Yedigöller National Park is a natural paradise, contains seven paradises. There are seven lakes in the park; Büyükgöl, Deringöl, Seringöl, Nazlıgöl, Sazlıgöl, Incegöl and Küçükgöl.