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Aladağlar National Park (Kayseri)

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Aladağlar National Park (Kayseri)

Yahyalı, Kayseri

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A national park covering the highest part of the Taurus, notable on the Yahyalı side for the Hacer Forest, the Aksu Canyon and the Kapuzbaşı waterfalls.

Safety warning

At high altitudes the weather changes quickly; a guide and suitable equipment are essential on long hikes.

Its story

The Aladağlar is a mountain range stretching between the provinces of Kayseri, Niğde and Adana and containing the highest peaks of the Central Taurus. Part of the mountain was first protected as the Hacer Forest Nature Park, and on 21 April 1995 an area of about 55,000 hectares was declared a national park. In the park's Yahyalı section in Kayseri are the Hacer Forest, the Aksu Canyon, the Zamantı Valley and the Kapuzbaşı waterfalls. Cedar, black pine and fir forests offer a rich wildlife with wild goats and various birds of prey; birdwatchers who want to see the Caspian snowcock come to the area especially.

Key facts

Area
About 55,000 ha
Declared
1995
Admission
Free
Best period
June–October

Trip purpose

  • Seasonal
  • Photography
  • Camping
  • Hiking

Location

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37.79656, 35.25459

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladağlar_Millî_Parkı | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladağlar_National_Park