Nature / Lake
Lake Aygır
Susuz, Kars
A freshwater lake in the Susuz district, formed by a lava barrier on volcanic rocks, its shores covered with reeds and rushes, used as a recreation spot in summer.
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Its story
Lake Aygır is a volcanic barrier lake about 10 km west of the Susuz district center, northwest of Kars. The shores of this freshwater lake, fed by snowmelt and springs in the lake basin, are surrounded by rushes and reed beds. The lake is known as one of the breeding grounds of the velvet scoter (kara ördek, Melanitta fusca), and there are plenty of fish in it. In summer it is used as a recreation spot by the people of the surrounding villages, and the union formed by the villages occasionally holds festivals. Its quiet shores surrounded by steppe are also good for birdwatching and photography.
Key facts
- Admission
- Open area
- Best time
- Summer
- Getting there
- About 10 km west of Susuz
- Visit duration
- 1–2 hours
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
40.76369, 43.00635
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayg%C4%B1r_G%C3%B6l%C3%BC_(Kars) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ayg%C4%B1r_(Kars) | https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/17561056