Tag: Seven Lakes

A Virtual Nature Museum

Discovering Nature’s Masterpiece

Amidst a dense forest that almost blocks out the sunlight, the Seven Lakes unfold across two plateaus 800 meters above sea level. A well-marked road guides you through the national park, revealing the beauty of each lake in just a couple of hours. As you seek these lakes, adorned with names reflecting their unique charm, nature accompanies you with blackberries, mushrooms, and the soothing rustle of leaves underfoot. Even after glimpsing the lakes, surprises continue, as if walking through a tree tunnel protecting against the chill winds.

A Journey Through History

The ruins at Koyyeri hint at a Byzantine settlement, adding a historical touch to the natural wonder. The region, sloping from north to south, boasts diverse elevations, with Egrikiris Tepesi hill at 488 meters as the highest point and Kirazcati at 465 meters as the lowest. Home to one of Anatolia’s enchanting mixed fores