Places to Visit in Abant - Abant Travel Guide
We're sharing all the details about the must-see places in Abant below. Plan your trip with pleasure… Happy Exploring!
Firstly, we recommend staying at least 2 nights in the region to explore a natural wonder like Abant. Choose weekdays to enjoy nature comfortably and without rushing.
Abant, one of Turkey's regions richest in forest density, is one of the most natural places, home to diverse plant and animal species. The Abant Lake Nature Park, where Lake Abant is located, is one of the most special areas in Abant. The 7 km lake is a paradise for nature lovers.
The most visited places in the region include Lake Abant, ideal for getting fresh air, connecting with nature, and walking. The area around the lake offers every shade of green and hosts various tree species.
Let's start our Abant tour…
1.Take a Walk Around Lake Abant
This is a crater lake formed on the Abant Mountains. The lake's perimeter is approximately 7 km, and each step is life-enhancing... While visiting Abant, you notice how the plants and animals around the lake draw you in with their beauty. This paradise corner, chosen by nature lovers for hiking and cycling, is surrounded by hills that offer excellent trekking trails. The lake and its surroundings, ideal for meeting pine, fir, and beech trees for the first time, also serve as a conservation area for the Abant trout and otter. To see otters, you need to head to their burrows before sunrise and wait.
2.For those driving to Abant, there are many places to see around. Visit Örmeci Plateau, Yedigöller National Park, Güzeldere Waterfall, Sinekli Plateau, and Akkayalar. Also, Mudurnu, known for its dense Ottoman architecture and beautiful mansions, may interest you.
3.Take a Boat Tour on the Lake
You can participate in boat tours organized on the lake in spring and summer or experience a different adventure by pedaling a water bike. Observing the surroundings from within the lake adds a unique flavor to your trip, complemented by the tranquility of nature and the soothing properties of water.
4.Explore Abant Nature Park
5.Rent a Bicycle and Tour Around
You can pedal along the bicycle path around the lake, enjoying the lavish views and the generosity of nature showcased on this route.
6.Take Plenty of Nature Photos
7.Eat Quietly at a Restaurant by the Lake
8.Shop at the Village Market
At the entrance to the lake, you can find local products and flavors at village markets where villagers sell natural products produced in surrounding villages. From village bread to nuts, tarhana, hazelnuts, legumes, and herbal teas, there’s a wide array of products available.
9.Visit the Abant Information Center
Located at the entrance to Abant Nature Park from Bolu, the Information Center offers stuffed examples of local wildlife, along with photos and brief information about the history and development of forestry in Turkey. The center's terrace is also a popular spot for relaxation.
10.Enjoy the Famous Sprawling Village Breakfast of Abant.
11.Participate in Nature Walks or Jeep Safaris in Abant Highlands or Highland Villages.
12.Try Grilled Sausage Bread at Roadside Flavor Stops or taste the unique red-spotted Abant trout found only in Lake Abant.
13.Watch the Bloom of Water Lilies that Grow Only in Lake Abant.
How to Get to Abant?
Abant Lake Nature Park is located in a region with excellent transportation links. It is 225 km from Ankara and 258 km from Istanbul. Those coming by private car can reach by turning at the Abant junction on the main road. Those without a car can take buses departing hourly from Bolu to Abant.
Where to Stay in Abant?
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