Türkiye · national park
Lake Abant National Park
Lake Abant National Park is a national park in Türkiye, established in 1988, covering 1.3 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #42 largest of Türkiye's 57 national parks.
- Area
- 1.3 km²
- Established
- 1988
- IUCN
- V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
- Nearest airport
- AOE · 109 km
Nearest airports to Lake Abant National Park
- 1 AOE109 kmstraight line
- 2 ONQ121 kmstraight line
- 3 YEI151 kmstraight line
More about Lake Abant National Park
Lake Abant National Park is one of 57 national parks in Türkiye. It covers 1.3 km² (127 ha) — about 63% of the size of Monaco, making it the #42 largest national park in Türkiye (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1988, 38 years ago — the first national parks in Türkiye date back to 1958. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.
Visiting Lake Abant National Park
The closest airport is Hasan Polatkan Airport (AOE), about 109 km away — around 2 h 22 min by car; alternatively Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (ONQ, 121 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Sarıçalı National Park (10 km²), Yedigöller National Park (16 km²), Soğuksu National Park (12 km²) and İstiklâl Yolu Tarihî Millî Parkı — easy to combine on one trip.
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