Nature / Yayla (highland pasture)
Arsiyan Yaylası
Şavşat, Artvin
Şavşat's high yayla next to the Georgian border, home to lakes of all sizes and floating islands at elevations above 2600 meters.
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Its story
Arsiyan Yaylası is a vast high-mountain area bordered by Georgia to the north and west, Ilıcaköy to the south and Kolköy to the east. At elevations ranging from about 2600 to 3500 meters, sources report 20 lakes and 12 floating islands. The yaylas of Şavşat's Cevizli, Yaşar, Saylıca and Kayadibi villages are located here; the yayla houses used for summer grazing and the alpine meadows reflect traditional highland life. The sweeping views of the lake district are impressive for hiking and nature photography in midsummer.
Key facts
- Season
- July–August
- Elevation
- About 2600–3500 m
- Getting there
- Yayla road from Şavşat's villages (off-road vehicle recommended)
- Visit duration
- Full day
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
41.41077, 42.51133
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsiyan_Yaylası | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116298008 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6544081075