Türkiye · national park
Soğuksu National Park
Soğuksu National Park is a national park in Türkiye, established in 1959, covering 12 km² (5 sq mi). It is the #36 largest of Türkiye's 57 national parks.
- Area
- 12 km²
- Established
- 1959
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ESB · 49 km
Nearest airports to Soğuksu National Park
- 1 ESB49 kmstraight line
- 2 ONQ124 kmstraight line
- 3 KFS137 kmstraight line
More about Soğuksu National Park
Soğuksu National Park is one of 57 national parks in Türkiye. It covers 12 km² (1,188 ha) — about 5.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #36 largest national park in Türkiye (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1959, 67 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 Soğuksu National Park
The closest airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), about 49 km away — around 1 h 4 min by car; alternatively Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (ONQ, 124 km). Other national parks within reach include İstiklâl Yolu Tarihî Millî Parkı, Yedigöller National Park (16 km²), Mount Ilgaz National Park (7 km²) and Lake Abant National Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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