Nature / Nature park
Günpınar Waterfall Nature Park
Darende, Malatya
A waterfall area declared a nature park in 2018, where the Şuhul Stream drops about 25 meters in three steps at the end of a narrow canyon.
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Its story
The waterfall formed at a break in slope linked to a fault line on the Şuhul Stream, a tributary of the Tohma River. After its springs, the stream passes for about 2 km through a canyon up to 60 meters deep, and at the end of the canyon it falls in three steps from a total height of about 25 meters; a plunge pool has formed at its base. Formerly called Aşudu after the nearby village and then Gürpınar, the waterfall now bears the name Günpınar. The area was declared a nature park on 26 June 2018. It is reported that the flow has decreased compared with the past because water is supplied to Darende; for this reason the waterfall is at its most spectacular in spring.
Key facts
- Admission
- Open area (on-site services may be paid)
- Protection
- Nature park (2018)
- Getting there
- West of the Darende district center
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
38.55609, 37.42266
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCnp%C4%B1nar_%C5%9Eelalesi | https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/DKMP/Menu/28/Tabiat-Parklari | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1821283134