Nature / National park
Altındere Valley National Park
Maçka, Trabzon
A national park that includes Sümela Monastery, known for its Oriental spruce forests and streamside walks.
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Its story
The Altındere Valley National Park is in the Eastern Black Sea Mountains, within the boundaries of the Maçka district, and Sümela Monastery is located within this park. The valley's dominant vegetation is Oriental spruce; fir, Scots pine, chestnut, oak, linden, hornbeam and rhododendron are also found. The national park is one of Trabzon's most visited protected areas. Besides Sümela, visitors can see the Aya Varvara Church, go hiking along the Meryem Ana Deresi (Meryem Ana Stream) and picnic in day-use areas. Misty forests and waterfalls are the valley's characteristic sights.
Key facts
- Getting there
- Trabzon–Maçka, then the Altındere road
- Visit duration
- Half day
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
40.70099, 39.65033
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/trabzon/gezilecekyer/altindere-milli-parki | https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/DKMP/Menu/27/Milli-Parklar | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altındere_Vadisi_Millî_Parkı | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/126548657