Faith

Munzur Springs (Munzur Gözeleri)

Ovacık, Tunceli

CommonMachine translated

The spring waters near Ovacık where the Munzur Çayı rises, identified with Munzur Baba in Dersim Alevi belief and visited for vows and offerings.

Safety warning

It is a place of pilgrimage considered sacred in Alevi belief; respect those lighting candles, praying or making vows, and leave the area clean. The water is very cold and fast-flowing; do not enter it. Check transport and security conditions in the area with the local authorities (governorship/district governorate, gendarmerie) before visiting.

Its story

The Munzur Springs, west of the Ovacık district center at the place known as 'Ziyaret', are where many springs emerging from between the rocks join to form the Munzur Çayı. This place, considered sacred in Dersim Alevism, is known for the story linked to Munzur Baba: according to the popular legend, the shepherd Munzur dropped the bowl of milk in his hand while being chased, the springs gushed out where the milk spilled, and the river was formed. Visitors light candles here, make wishes and leave offerings (niyaz); GoTürkiye also presents the springs in this context of faith. The area around the springs is a protected site. The place, visited by thousands of people from spring onward, is also an important nature stop with its ice-cold clear water and the mountain scenery around it.

Key facts

Period: Natural spring; place of faith
Admission: Free
Getting there: West of the Ovacık district center
Visit duration: 1 hour

Trip purpose

Free
Photography
Quiet

Location

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39.33139, 39.05494

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munzur_Baba_Efsanesi | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovacık,_Tunceli | https://goturkiye.com/tunceli/48-hours | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/237156210