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Munzur Valley National Park

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Munzur Valley National Park

Ovacık, Tunceli

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A national park of about 42,000 hectares along the Munzur Çayı valley between Tunceli and Ovacık, declared in 1971 and known for its rich endemic flora.

Safety warning

Check transport and security conditions in the area with the local authorities (governorship/district governorate, gendarmerie) before visiting. In winter road conditions may become difficult because of heavy snow; take care by streams and in waters where there is a risk of being swept away.

Its story

The Munzur Valley was declared a national park in 1971 and is considered one of Türkiye's largest national parks with the highest biological diversity. The park begins about 8 km northwest of central Tunceli and stretches along the Munzur Çayı (Munzur Stream) valley to Ovacık and the Munzur Mountains, which exceed 3,000 meters. It is stated that 43 of the more than 1,500 recorded plant species grow only in the Munzur Mountains; oak forests cover the slopes, while species such as plane, walnut, alder and birch line the streams. Species such as wild goats, mountain goats, brown bears and Caspian snowcocks, as well as the trout in the Munzur and Mercan waters, are among the park's important wildlife. The Tunceli–Ovacık road runs through the valley; along the road you see waterfalls, rocky gorges and streamside rest spots. Rafting also takes place on the Munzur Çayı in summer.

Key facts

Period
National park, 21 December 1971
Admission
Open area
Getting there
Tunceli–Ovacık road (about 65 km)
Visit duration
1 day

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Day trip
  • Hiking

Location

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39.27694, 39.29250

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munzur_Vadisi_Millî_Parkı | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munzur_Valley_National_Park | https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/DKMP/Menu/27/Milli-Parklar | https://goturkiye.com/tunceli/touch