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Bolkar Karagöl

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Bolkar Karagöl

Ulukışla, Niğde

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A glacial cirque lake at 2,650 meters in the Bolkar Mountains, home to the endemic Taurus frog; a favorite stop for mountaineers and hikers.

Safety warning

At high altitude the weather can suddenly deteriorate; a suitable vehicle and equipment are needed for the last part of the road.

Its story

Karagöl is a glacial cirque lake in the Bolkar Mountains, very close to the Niğde–Mersin provincial border. The lake, at 2,650 meters above sea level, is about 450 meters long, 175 meters wide and 12 meters deep; its average surface area is around 25,000 m². Together with Çiniligöl, the lake is home to the Taurus frog (Rana holtzi), which lives only in this area. The 188-hectare area including Karagöl and Çiniligöl was placed under protection in 2022. The lake is reached from the settlement of Darboğaz in Ulukışla.

Key facts

Altitude
2,650 m
Admission
Free
Best period
July–September
Getting there
Via Darboğaz; the last part on a gravel road and on foot

Trip purpose

  • Seasonal
  • Photography
  • Camping
  • Hiking

Location

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37.40306, 34.55833

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karagöl,_Toros | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karagöl_(Toros)