Kurugöl Canyon is south of Akçakoca centre, within Kurugöl village. It was declared a picnic area in 2006 and a nature park in 2011.
A trail with easy and hard sections runs along the stream in the canyon, which is covered in hornbeam, oak and beech forest. There is also a waterfall on the trail.
The canyon is popular for canyon trekking, nature photography and rock climbing. It is at its liveliest in spring and summer.
Before you go
- Wear suitable shoes for the hard sections of the trail and bring enough water.
- The nature park is protected; leave nothing behind.
- After rain the stream banks get slippery and muddy.
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