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The city of Uzungol in Trabzon is one of the most important landmarks of northern Turkey on the Black Sea and there are many tours of Uzungol, Uzungol is a lake surrounded by green mountains, which means "long lake". It is the most beautiful lake in Turkey and is located in the province of Trabzon, a small part of Switzerland in the Black Sea region of Turkey.
Location of Lake Uzungol
Lake Uzungol is located within the trips of Uzungol in the east of the city of Trabzon overlooking the Black Sea in northeastern Turkey, and this lake is located 100 km from Trabzon in the heart of the mountains, and belongs to the Chai Kara region, and is located in a steep valley, between the heights of the high mountains. Over the years, Uzungol has become a magnet for year-round tourists in different seasons, especially for visitors to Trabzon.
Lake Uzungol is famous for its natural beauty, next to the lake there is a small village characterized by its village wooden houses, the name of the lake goes back to the name of this village, the village overlooks the lake, surrounded by mountain forests and fog, and fog covers the lake at times at night and at the beginning of the morning in addition to the presence of restaurants, hotels and souvenir shops in the village, where the infrastructure for tourism and travel has improved significantly for the village.
The picturesque view of Uzungol features a lakeside mosque and high green mountains on all sides. There are many easy walking trails in the surrounding hills.
The area is also characterized by the spread of restaurants overlooking the lake and attracting visitors to it, and near it there are the heights of Sultan Murad, and a number of natural resorts, from the heat. What makes the city of Uzungol in Trabzon incredible, tourists enjoy the beauty of the picturesque green nature surrounding Lake Uzungol, and various tourist activities.
All these things combined attract tourists from all over the world to Uzungol tours, especially from Arab countries. Tourism has brought in many investors in recent years, who have set up many hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops in the village near the lake, and local authorities have set up a barrier along the lake in 2008, and the waves of the lake do so. Do not obstruct the surrounding coastal road.
Climate during Uzungol trips
Uzungol is a cold region that every fugitive from the heat loves. When the temperature is 30 degrees in the city center, the temperature in Lake Uzungol is around 20 degrees or less and in winter the lake freezes, allowing visitors to walk on the lake and ski on it.
Activities in Uzungol tours
There are a number of activities held in Lake Uzungol that attract many tourists on Uzungol trips, such as climbing the mountains adjacent to the lake, taking tours in natural parks and forests, in addition to camping in the mountains, watching various birds, riding water biking, skydiving from heights, and walking in the lap of nature. Work is also underway in Uzungol on a cable car project that enables tourists and visitors to reach mountain peaks and ski in heavy snow.
In the lake, you can also eat fresh fish, as you tour the Fish Lake, a lake located on the mountainous heights, and the weather is also moderate, and it is about 20 km from Uzungol. Upon arrival at Uzungol Lake, it is also possible to head to the old stone bridge, where many visitors stand to take souvenir photos, for the beauty of its view, and its charming natural view. In Uzungol, you may be lucky to discover a Eurasian lynx, roe, badger or one of the many species of birds of prey.
You can also take a tour of the Sultan Murad plateau, a plateau high above sea level famous for its moderate and wonderful atmosphere, and this area was named in honor of Sultan Murad, who passed through this area, and prayed Friday prayers with his soldiers in one of his conquests against the Persians, and there is a historical cemetery for martyrs in the area It is also possible to take a tour of the Shakar Su Yaylasi (Shiker Su Yaylase), an area that rises above sea level by 1100 meters, and the groundwater level passes Flowing from the region, the water temperature is very low, so the temperature is zero, sometimes below zero.
What will the Uzungol tour route be like?
Uzungol excursions start in Farut and end in Trabzon, and include transportation, lunch, entrance fees as well as professional guide service. The tour will start with a pickup from your hotel in Trabzon and from Trabzon, we will travel to Uzungol, which takes about one hour.
While traveling from Trabzon, you'll visit a tea factory. This factory offers a look at how fresh tea is grown and harvested, where you will be able to buy fresh tea to take with you. After the bustling life of tea makers, you'll visit the Surmene gift shop. Here you will see the hard work of the outstanding craftsmen of the Surmene area and their hand blades. These blades were formed, folded, hammered and repeated until a unique blade was completed.
After lunch at Uzungol Tours, you will be free to discover the Uzungol region for yourself. You may want to rent a pedal boat on the lake or follow one of the hiking trails for a chance to see some great local wildlife. In the evening we will return to Trabzon from Uzungol flights, where you will be dropped off to your hotel. The tour ends here. If you have any questions about further tours or travel in the Black Sea region or anywhere else in Turkey, we are happy to help!
