Nature
Akkaya Travertines
Merkez, Bolu
Travertine terraces southwest of Bolu formed by carbonates deposited by hot springs, referred to as 'the Pamukkale of Bolu'.
Safety warning
Its story
The Akkaya Travertines are on the slope of the Mudurnu Çayı valley near the village of Çepni, on the Bolu–Mudurnu road. The travertine and tufa terraces, formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from hot waters emerging from springs linked to the North Anatolian Fault Line, spread over an area of about 7.5 hectares; cave deposits are also seen on the site. The area was declared a first-degree natural protected site in 1997. In 2012 it was leased to a private operator for tourism; researchers have noted that some of the pools and walkways built dried up some flows and caused the travertines to darken. The pools attract interest in the summer months; not stepping on the travertines during your visit helps protect the formations.
Key facts
- Area
- About 7.5 ha
- Note
- The area is leased to a private operator; entry conditions may change
- Location
- Bolu–Mudurnu road, near the village of Çepni
- Protection
- 1st-degree natural protected site (1997)
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
40.67501, 31.51837
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kureansiklopedi.com/tr/detay/akkaya-travertenleri | https://bolu.ktb.gov.tr/TR-69999/korunan-alanlar.html