Trip to Uzungöl, Turkey: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Uzungöl – Trebizonda Destination Trebizonda and the Black Sea highlands about 100 km from Trebizonda

How to get there

From Trabzon, follow the coast to the Of area and ascend the Çaykara valley. Check available transport for the final stretch or arrange a transfer to your lodging.

How many days

One or two nights to walk around the lake and adjust the outing to visibility conditions.

When to go

June to September is usually the easiest period to stay in Uzungöl and walk the valley. May and October require more flexibility; from November to April, cold and possible snow alter access and the experience.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Near Uzungöl lake, walk. To reach the valley and ascend to other points, combined transport makes the itinerary easier.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Uzungöl

Morning
Uzungöl Gölü
Walk sections of Uzungöl’s shore to notice how the valley narrows and how the settlement relates to the lake.
Afternoon
Hike around Uzungöl
Explore Uzungöl’s center at your own pace and pause to sample the local cuisine.
Late afternoon
Landscape and streets of Uzungöl
Return to Uzungöl’s core with time to observe the streets and landscape, without adding a long transfer at the end of the outing.
Evening
Overnight in Uzungöl
Dine in the area where you are staying in Uzungöl and confirm transport for the next leg.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Stay overnight in Uzungöl or make a day trip from Trabzon?

A day trip covers observing the lake and a short walk. Staying in the valley lets you spread activities according to rain and fog, with less pressure to return to the coast the same day.

Do you need to hike to see Uzungöl lake?

The shore offers a different experience than climbing to viewpoints. It’s possible to experience the environment by the water without hiring a mountain hike.

Is Uzungöl on the same road as Ayder?

They are accesses to different valleys: you should not assume Ayder is immediately after the lake. Check the full itinerary before arranging a change of lodging.

What time of year makes walking in Uzungöl easier?

The months from June to September usually have easier conditions for exploring the valley. Even then, allow flexibility for rain and clouds that can cover the slopes.

Your trip to Uzungöl.