Natur und Landschaften in Trabzon

Nature & Landscapes

Trabzon’s landscape is defined by the dramatic meeting of the Pontic Mountains and the Black Sea. This selection features the iconic Uzungöl, an alpine lake nestled in a steep valley, and Sera Gölü, formed by a mid-20th-century landslide. Urban green spaces like Zaganos Valley Park showcase modern landscape architecture beneath Byzantine-era walls, while high peaks such as Akdağ and Polot provide panoramic views of the rugged highland pastures known locally as yaylas.

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Ozungöl

Alpine lake situated at 1,100 meters elevation, surrounded by dense spruce forests and the Soğanlı Mountains.

B

Sera Gölü

Landslide-dammed lake formed in 1950, located in the Derecik Valley of Akçaabat.

C

Kanuni Park

Public park named after Suleiman the Magnificent, situated near the historic Trabzon Castle walls.

D

Zaganos Valley Park

Large recreational area featuring ponds and walking trails set within a deep valley under the historic Zaganos Bridge.

E

Ataturk Square

The city's central hub, also known as Meydan Parkı, featuring a bronze statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

F

Trabzon Eko-Park

Ecological park featuring diverse regional flora and landscaped walking paths.

G

Beşikdağ Mesire Alanı

High-altitude recreation area accessible via the Beşikdüzü cable car, offering views of the Black Sea coastline.

H

Polot Tepesi

Mountain peak in the Pontic Alps offering views over the surrounding highland pastures.

I

Yayla Tepesi

Mountain peak located within the high-altitude plateau regions of the Trabzon province.

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Akdağ Tepesi

One of the higher peaks in the region, situated in the mountainous interior south of the coast.

K

Yumru Tepesi

Coastal mountain peak overlooking the Beşikdüzü district.

L

Sarmaşık Gölü

Remote mountain lake located in the high-altitude terrain of eastern Trabzon.

M

Akçaabat Sahil Parkı

Seaside park with walking paths and recreational facilities along the Black Sea shoreline in Akçaabat.