Türkiye · national park
Munzur Valley National Park
Munzur Valley National Park is a national park in Türkiye, established in 1971, covering 420 km² (162 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Türkiye's 57 national parks. Largest and the most biodiverse national park in Turkey.
- Area
- 420 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ERC · 26 km
Nearest airports to Munzur Valley National Park
- 1 ERC26 kmstraight line
- 2 EZS103 kmstraight line
- 3 BGG109 kmstraight line
More about Munzur Valley National Park
Munzur Valley National Park is one of 57 national parks in Türkiye — largest and the most biodiverse national park in Turkey. It covers 420 km² (42,000 ha) — about 54% of the size of New York City, making it the #6 largest national park in Türkiye (1.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Türkiye (the first dates from 1958). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Munzur Valley National Park
The closest airport is Erzincan Airport (ERC), about 26 km away — around 34 minutes by car; alternatively Elazığ Airport (EZS, 103 km). Other national parks within reach include Kop Mountain National Historic Park (0 km²), Altındere Valley National Park (45 km²), Nene Hatun Historical National Park and Mount Nemrut National Park (138 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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