Embark on an unforgettable journey along Turkey’s Black Sea coast, where lush landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and charming coastal towns create a picturesque setting for a scenic drive. The Black Sea region, known for its breathtaking natural beauty, offers a road trip like no other. Let the rhythm of the waves guide your path as you explore the coastal roads and winding mountain routes that unveil the hidden gems of this mesmerizing region.
SCENIC VEHICLE ROUTES
1. Ardeşen-Işıklı-Siprona Plateau-Mağara Plateau-Yukarı Balıklı Plateau-Büyük Yayla (54 km)
This route offers a detailed view of the Arılı and Tunca valleys and passes close to Ovit Lake, one of Rize’s largest glacial lakes.
2. Fındıklı-Çağlayan Valley-Gürcüdüzü-Çatak (round trip 60 km)
Considered a Çağlayan Valley tour, this route presents passengers with attractions like Çağlayan and Aslandere stone arch bridges, historic Laz mansions, and Salma Waterfalls.
3. Ardeşen-Seslikaya-Çirihinci Junction-Tunca-Eskiarmutluk-Deremezra-İntor Plateau-Dereyayla-Deremezra-Sırt Plateau-Golezana Plateau-Sırt Plateau-Yukarıdurak-Çirihinci Junction-Ardeşen (127 km)
This route traverses Tunca Valley, declared a nature park, offering views of historical stone arch bridges like Seslikaya, Şangul, Yanivat, Tunca 1, Tunca 2, Zendi, Eskiarmutluk Büyük, Eskiarmutluk Küçük, Goloduzkuri, Yukarıdurak, Davitoğlu, and Kulaber. It also showcases waterfalls such as Mulona, Movri, Şoltoğuri, and Göleteği.
4. Çamlıhemşin-Topluca-İsina Gorge-Marselavat-Çarkıruba Waterfall-Komati Plateau-Çetekalevi Plateau-Eğrisu Plateau-İsina Gorge-Koçdüzü Plateau-Didingola Plateau-İsina Gorge-Topluca-Çamlıhemşin (120 km)
This route highlights Marselavat Valley, the Zisto historic stone arch bridge, Çetekalevi, and Çarkıruba waterfalls, traditional plateau houses, and Koçdüzü Büyükgöl.
5. Çamlıhemşin-Ayder Plateau-Yukarı Kavron Plateau-Yukarı Çaymakçur Plateau-Palakçur Plateau-Avusör Plateau-Huser Plateau-Ayder Plateau-Çamlıhemşin (122 km)
This journey through the Hala Deresi side of the Fırtına Valley passes through some of Rize’s significant tourist plateaus like Kavak, Mikron, Hala, and Tolikço, offering picturesque views of historical stone arch bridges and waterfalls.
6. Çamlıhemşin-Zilkale-Çat-Elevit Plateau-Tirovit Plateau-Palovit Plateau-Amlakit Plateau-Palovit Waterfall-Çamlıhemşin (71 km)
Exploring the Büyükdere (Hemşin) Valley, this route takes travelers through Makrevis, Ortanköy, Çinçiva, and Çat historic stone arch bridges, Paslakum, Lakubar, and Palovit waterfalls, traditional mansions, and disappearing plateaus amidst the clouds.
7. Çamlıhemşin-Zilkale-Çat-Ortayayla-Baltaş Pass-Şemkavut Plateau-Eğnaçor Plateau-Çağırankaya Plateau-İkizdere (104 km)
Visiting the Fırtına, Senoz, and Cimil valleys, this route offers panoramic views and traverses mostly dirt roads.
8. Çamlıhemşin-Zilkale-Çat-Ortayayla-Baltaş Pass-Şemkavut Plateau-Eğnaçor Plateau-Yediçukur Plateau-Sudüşen Waterfall-Eğvane (Hostaval) Waterfall-İkizdere (102 km)
Following the same path as Route 7 until Eğnaçor Plateau, then continuing to Sudüşen and Eğvane (Hostaval) waterfalls.
9. Çamlıhemşin-Zilkale-Çat-Ortayayla-Baltaş Pass-Şemkavut Plateau-Eğnaçor Plateau-Çağırankaya Plateau-Çürükbel-Handüzü Plateau-Güneysu-Rize (106 km)
Starting from Çamlıhemşin and ending in Rize city center, this route ascends from the depths of the Fırtına and Senoz valleys to high-altitude plateaus.
10. Çayeli-Kaptanpaşa-Uzundere-Zargistal Plateau-Kito Plateau-Meydanköy-Zilkale-Çamlıhemşin (87 km)
Traversing Fırtına and Senoz valleys from end to end, this green journey rewards guests with stone arch bridges like Kaptanpaşa, Çukurluhoca, Çinçiva, Ortanköy, Makrevis, and Paslakum Waterfall.
11. Uzungöl-Haldizen (Demirkapı) Plateau-Kürdün Yurdu Plateau-Anzer-Dereköy-İkiz
