Nature / National park
Soğuksu National Park
Kızılcahamam, Ankara
A national park established in 1959 right next to Kızılcahamam, with Scots pine forests, hiking trails and rare birds such as the cinereous vulture.
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Its story
Soğuksu is a national park about 80 kilometers from Ankara, declared on 19 February 1959. With terrain of volcanic origin, the park lies in the transition zone from the Central Anatolian steppe to the Black Sea forests, and Scots pine makes up most of its forest. Around 160 bird species have been recorded in the park, of which the endangered cinereous vulture is especially important. With walking trails, picnic areas and viewpoints, it is one of Ankara residents' weekend getaways. The hot springs nearby also make Kızılcahamam a spa center.
Key facts
- Admission
- Vehicle entry may be paid
- Elevation
- 1,030–1,800 m
- Best season
- April–November
- Getting there
- About 3 km from central Kızılcahamam
- Visit duration
- Half day
- Protection status
- National Park (1959)
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Camping
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
40.46528, 32.62139
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/So%C4%9Fuksu_Mill%C3%AE_Park%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So%C4%9Fuksu_National_Park | https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/DKMP/Menu/27/Milli-Parklar | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=40.46528&mlon=32.62139#map=17/40.46528/32.62139