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The Yedigoller (Seven Lakes) National Park in the Western Black Sea Region, located in a very rugged region within the boundaries of Bolu province, has a rich vegetation cover resembling the “Forest Sea” with the landscaped lakes. Bolu is located on the border of the Mengen and Yigalca districts and spread over an area of 2,020 hectares, including the Yedigoller park, was declared a national park in 1965.
The Seven Lakes
Seven large and small landscapes in the national park are the main sources of landslides, the trout that live in these lakes and the recreation potential created by these values. Yedigoller basin consists of seven landslide lakes like Sazligol, Incegol, Nazligol, Kucukgol, Deringol, Buyukgol and Seringol which are lined up in a 1500 meter area from the southern part to the northern part. Some of these lakes are connected with the bottom runners.
Lake Geography
The lakes are on two plateaus with a height difference of 100 m between them. Buyukgol is the largest of the lakes on the plateau at an altitude of 780 m. Deringol in the south-east of Buyukgol is connected to Buyukgol with a 20 m long flowing section. To the north of Buyukgol is Seringol. The other plateau is at the height of 100 m. The widest lake of this plateau is Nazligol. Sazligol, Incegol and Kurugol are the same platitudes.
Activities and Recreation
The first artificial trout breeding station in Turkey was established in 1969, the Seven Lakes National Park. For this reason, this region has been a source of angling for recreational purposes. The trout species that fishermen brought from Abant brought the eggs of Yedigoller’s natural trout varieties to the extinction point.
In addition, camping, day picnicking, walking in nature, photography is a hobby. Autumn visits prove particularly rewarding when foliage colors transform the forest into a spectacular display.
Types of Yedigoller Plant Cover
Yedigoller National Park has a very strong infrastructure for scientific investigation and research. At first lily, cyclamen, crocus and orchids, including hosting a total of 236 plant species in the National Park, also with Turkey‘s most beautiful and rich natural forests. Beside beech and pine trees which are the main tree species, flickering poplar, hazelnut, leafy chickpea, goat chestnut, wild cherry and ash trees can be seen.
Wildlife
In the Yedigoller National Park, there are also bear, wild boar, wolf, fox, mountain cow, lynx, badger, marten, squirrel, deer, roe and rabbit. It is also found that more than 100 bird species such as wild ducks, wild pigeons, woodpeckers, turtles, quail, woodcock, starlings, mosquitoes and partridges have been found on the National Park grounds.
With these characteristics, Yedigoller National Park is a paradise for nature. Every year in May-September, sport fishing angling can be done in Buyukgol and Deringol. In the lakes there are also lake and rainbow trout.
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Yedigoller in autumn is spectacular! The colors reflected in the lakes are like paintings.
The hiking trails through the forest are beautiful! Each lake has its own character and charm.
Perfect for photography! The mist over the lakes in the morning creates magical scenes.
Visited all seven lakes in one day! The national park is well-maintained. Nature at its finest!