Nature / Waterfall
Samandere Waterfall Natural Monument
Merkez, Düzce
Türkiye's first registered natural monument; three waterfalls along 500 meters of stream, a deep hollow called the 'Witch's Cauldron' and monumental trees.
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Its story
The Samandere Waterfall is about 24 kilometers southeast of Düzce, in the village of Samandere, on a tributary of the Uğur Deresi (Uğur Creek). The area was registered as a natural monument in December 1988, becoming the country's first natural monument; its boundaries were updated in 2023 to reach about 10 hectares. Along about 500 meters of the stream, three waterfalls, a deep section called the 'Cadı Kazanı' (Witch's Cauldron) where the waters pour down seething, and monumental trees are protected. On the rock above the waterfall, the waters can be seen entering a cave and resurfacing. In the valley surrounded by boxwood, linden, beech and rhododendrons there are a wooden bridge, viewing terraces and a walking path. The area, damaged in the 2009 flood, was repaired and rearranged.
Key facts
- Area
- About 10 ha
- Location
- About 24 km from Düzce, 15 km from Beyköy
- Facilities
- Walking path, viewpoints, kiosk, car park
- Registered
- 1988, Türkiye's first natural monument
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
- Traveling with kids
Location
40.68940, 31.26007
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samandere_%C5%9Eelalesi_Tabiat_An%C4%B1t%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samandere_Waterfall | https://bolge9.tarimorman.gov.tr/Menu/169/Duzce-Tabiat-Anitlari | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6015569