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Akyaka Canyon

Akyaka, Kars

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A canyon along the Kars Stream, cleaned up and opened to visitors in 2021 with walking paths and picnic areas.

Safety warning

It is in a district close to the Armenian border; before visiting, find out current access conditions from the district governorate and the gendarmerie, and do not go outside the marked areas. Be careful by the stream and in wet weather.

Its story

The canyon carved by the Kars Stream in the Akyaka district, used for many years as a garbage dump, was cleaned up through the initiative of the district governorate and the work of Special Provincial Administration teams and opened to visitors in 2021. Pedestrian and vehicle paths were opened along the stream; a small rest area was created with gazebos, a fountain, washbasins and toilets. The canyon is popular for walks and picnics, especially at weekends; visitors can explore the canyon both on foot and by car. The rocky slopes and the green strip along the stream offer an unexpected view in the middle of the steppe.

Key facts

Admission
Open area
Getting there
West of the Akyaka district center, Kars Stream valley
Visit duration
1–3 hours

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Day trip
  • Hiking

Location

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40.73009, 43.57685

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.ensonhaber.com/yasam/karsin-yeni-turizm-bolgesi-akyaka-kanyonu | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12784579634