Abant Guide

 A natural lake on the Abant Mountains 34 km. southwest of Bolu. The deepest part of Lake Abant, which is fed by underground waters, is 45 meters deep. Due to the plant richness of Lake Abant of tectonic origin and its surroundings, as well as its great potential for outdoor recreation, 1150 hectares of the region was taken under protection as a “nature park” in 1988. Yellow and black pine, beech, oak, poplar, ash, hornbeam, willow, juniper trees and rhododendron, tamarisk, hazelnut, medlar, medlar, prickly pear, hawthorn, holly, rosehip, fern, blackberry, strawberry, mint, raspberry, ivy, nettle, horsetail and meadow grasses are the main trees and shrubs. The lakeside and in the water are full of various aquatic plants and water lilies.
 Rabbits, foxes, jackals, wolves, bears, boars, deer, roe deer, squirrels, weasels, water birds such as wild geese, wild ducks, herons, coots, cormorants, cranes, raptors such as hawks, falcons, hawks, owls, other birds such as larks, jays, blackbirds, nightingales, finches and goldfinches can be seen in the forests around the lake. Picnics, camping, sport fishing, hiking, cycling, carriage rides and horse riding are indispensable activities in the lake, which has a 7 km. circumference and has different beauties every month of the year. In the sales sections at the entrance of the park, naturally produced foods and souvenirs are sold.
There are also many accommodation facilities around Lake Abant. There are also suitable areas for camping. Lake Abant, which has different beauties in every season, is completely covered with snow in winter. The region takes on a completely different atmosphere with its enchanting white landscape and Lake Abant freezing in winter.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Abant Hotels page.