Türkiye · national park
Yedigöller National Park
Yedigöller National Park is a national park in Türkiye, established in 1965, covering 16 km² (6 sq mi). It is the #35 largest of Türkiye's 57 national parks.
- Area
- 16 km²
- Established
- 1965
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ONQ · 69 km
Nearest airports to Yedigöller National Park
- 1 ONQ69 kmstraight line
- 2 ESB138 kmstraight line
- 3 AOE164 kmstraight line
More about Yedigöller National Park
Yedigöller National Park is one of 57 national parks in Türkiye. It covers 16 km² (1,623 ha) — about 8 times the size of Monaco, making it the #35 largest national park in Türkiye (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1965, 61 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 Yedigöller National Park
The closest airport is Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (ONQ), about 69 km away — around 1 h 29 min by car; alternatively Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, 138 km). Other national parks within reach include Lake Abant National Park (1 km²), Mount Sarıçalı National Park (10 km²), Soğuksu National Park (12 km²) and İstiklâl Yolu Tarihî Millî Parkı — easy to combine on one trip.
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