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Düzce

Discover Düzce, a nature-rich destination between Istanbul and Ankara, featuring Akçakoca’s Black Sea coast, forested plateaus, waterfalls, caves, Prusias ad Hypium and rafting on the Melen River.

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Aktaş Şelalesi in Düzce
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Aktaş Şelalesi

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Located in Aktaş village, this waterfall forms part of Akçakoca’s nature walking and ecotourism routes.

📍 Aktaş Köyü, Akçakoca/Düzce

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Balıklı Yaylası

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This plateau in the Elmacık Mountains is surrounded by pine, hornbeam and beech woodland. It is a destination for nature walks and photography.

📍 Gölormanı Köyü, Balıklı Yaylası, Merkez/Düzce

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Çamlıpınar Göleti

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Located in Dipsizgöl village in Kaynaşlı, this pond is a destination for nature outings and waterside scenery.

📍 Dipsizgöl Köyü, Çamlıpınar Göleti, Kaynaşlı/Düzce

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Cumayanı Piknik ve Mesire Alanı

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Located within Göktepe village southwest of Akçakoca, this recreation area is near heritage sites including Cumayanı Evliya Mosque and Ahmet Dede Tomb.

📍 Göktepe Köyü, Cumayanı mesire alanı, Akçakoca/Düzce

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Efteni Gölü

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The lake and surrounding wetlands in Gölyaka provide important habitat for migratory birds.

📍 Efteni Gölü sulak alanı, Gölyaka/Düzce

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Geyiklibel Kanyonu Tabiat Parkı

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Also known as Yılançatı, this canyon features wooded slopes, pools and waterfalls along the route from Yığılca towards Yedigöller.

📍 Karakaş ve Hoca köyleri çevresi, Yığılca/Düzce

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Harmankaya Şelalesi

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Located in Harmankaya village in Cumayeri, this waterfall is known for nature walks and photography near the Dokuzdeğirmen and Büyük Melen routes.

📍 Harmankaya Köyü, Cumayeri/Düzce

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Hasanlar Baraj Gölü

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Located along the route to Yığılca, Hasanlar Reservoir is a prominent scenic destination with a broad expanse of water and shoreline views.

📍 Hasanlar Baraj Gölü, Yığılca/Düzce

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Kardüz Yaylası

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Located in Gölyaka, Kardüz is one of Düzce’s high plateaus, at approximately 1,830 metres above sea level.

📍 Kardüz Yaylası, Gölyaka/Düzce

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Korugöl Tabiat Parkı

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This nature park in Kaynaşlı is known for its lake scenery and surrounding woodland. Older sources also refer to it as Kurugöl.

📍 Korugöl Tabiat Parkı, Kaynaşlı/Düzce

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Odayeri Yaylası

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Located within Çınardüzü village, Odayeri Plateau is known for its old trees and surrounding woodland. It is a destination for nature walks and photography.

📍 Çınardüzü Köyü, Odayeri Yaylası, Merkez/Düzce

Pürenli Yaylası in Düzce
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Pürenli Yaylası

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Pürenli Plateau in Gölyaka is known for nature walks and landscape photography. It forms part of Düzce’s interconnected plateau routes.

📍 Pürenli Yaylası, Gölyaka/Düzce

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Sakarca Yaylası

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Spanning parts of Düzce and Bolu, Sakarca is a plateau destination associated with the Kaynaşlı area.

📍 Sakarca Yaylası, Kaynaşlı/Düzce–Bolu sınır bölgesi

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Sarıkaya Mağarası

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Near Sarıkaya village in Yığılca, this cave features limestone formations and an underground water passage.

📍 Sarıkaya Köyü, mağara mevkii, Yığılca/Düzce

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Sinekli Yaylası

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North of Abant, this plateau forms part of the routes around Kızılkaya Hill in the Düzce–Bolu border region.

📍 Sinekli Yaylası, Kızılkaya Tepesi çevresi, Kaynaşlı/Düzce

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Topuk Yaylası ve Göleti

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This plateau and pond near Bıçkıyanı village in Kaynaşlı are known for woodland scenery and nature walks.

📍 Bıçkıyanı Köyü, Topuk Yaylası ve Göleti, Kaynaşlı/Düzce

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Düzce practical travel guide

Düzce lies between Istanbul and Ankara and opens northward to the Black Sea. Forests, waterfalls, plateaus, rafting routes and the coast around Akçakoca make it primarily a nature destination.

Top experiences

  • ✓Visit Akçakoca's coast and historic neighborhoods.
  • ✓See Güzeldere, Aydınpınar or Samandere waterfalls.
  • ✓Explore Efteni Lake and nearby nature areas.
  • ✓Try rafting on the Melen River with a licensed operator.

Best time to visit

Late spring through early autumn suits hiking and coastal travel. Rain is possible throughout the year.

Getting around

A car is the most practical way to combine waterfalls, plateaus and the coast. Buses connect Düzce and Akçakoca.

Where to stay

  • •Düzce center for transport access.
  • •Akçakoca for beaches and the Black Sea.
  • •Rural lodges for nature-focused visits.

Local food to try

Melengücceği dessertDüzce köftesiChestnut honeyMancarlı pideBlack Sea dishes

Practical tips

  • ✓Check sea warnings before swimming.
  • ✓Use established operators for rafting.
  • ✓Carry rain protection and non-slip footwear.

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