Nature / Nature park
Tomara Waterfall Nature Park
Şiran, Gümüşhane
A waterfall south of Şiran, declared a nature park in 2011, where powerful karstic springs emerging from the slope pour over a sloping rock face.
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Its story
The Tomara Waterfall is in the valley of the Tomara Deresi (Tomara Creek), a tributary of the Kelkit Çayı, about 21 km from Şiran, near the village of Seydibaba. The waters feeding the waterfall emerge from the slope as an abundant karstic spring; because it emerges from many outlets, it is also locally called Kırk Gözeler (Forty Springs). Rather than a sheer drop, the water flows over a sloping rock face, falling from heights of about 14–22 meters in different sections; sources give the waterfall's width as around 35 meters. It takes its name from the tomara (ıspıt) plant that grows in the area. The site was declared a nature park in 2011 and laid out for visitors. In the summer months its cool valley is popular for picnics and walks.
Key facts
- Admission
- Check the nature park's entry conditions
- Protection
- Nature park (2011)
- Getting there
- About 21 km from Şiran, near the village of Seydibaba
- Visit duration
- 1–2 hours
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
- Traveling with kids
Location
40.07851, 39.04422
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomara_%C5%9Eelalesi | https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/DKMP/Menu/28/Tabiat-Parklari | https://goturkiye.com/gumushane/smell | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1835307201