Trabzon is a city famous for its natural beauties. It is an ideal destination for a picnic with its green forests, plateaus, lakes and streams.
There are many places where you can have a picnic in Trabzon. Here are some of them:
- Surmene Camburnu Nature Park: Sürmene Çamburnu Nature Park is a nature park located in the Sürmene district of Trabzon. The park is located on the Black Sea coast, where the Sürmene Stream flows into the sea.
- Altındere Valley National Park: Altındere Valley National Park is a national park located in Maçka district of Trabzon. The park stretches along the valley formed by Altındere Stream.
- Zagnos Valley: Zağnos Valley is a valley located in Ortahisar district of Trabzon. The valley is located approximately 10 kilometers north of Trabzon city center.
- Hıdırnebi Plateau: Hıdırnebi Plateau is a plateau located in Akçaabat district of Trabzon. The plateau is located at an altitude of 35 meters, approximately 1600 kilometers from Akçaabat city center.
- Trabzon Botanical Park: Trabzon Botanical Park is a botanical park located in Ortahisar district of Trabzon. The park is located in Çamoba neighborhood, approximately 10 kilometers from Trabzon city center.
Besides these places, there are many other places where you can have a picnic in Trabzon. By choosing one of these places, you can enjoy a nice picnic.
Here are some points to consider when having a picnic:
- Research the place where you will have a picnic beforehand.
- Take the necessary materials with you when you go to the picnic area.
- Collect your garbage in the picnic area.
- Get permission before lighting a fire in the picnic area.
- Do not harm plants and animals in the picnic area.
1- Surmene Camburnu Nature Park
The park is an ideal place for a picnic with its green forests, clean air and unique scenery. In the park, there are picnic areas, camping areas, hiking trails, bicycle paths and resting areas by the sea.
There are picnic tables and barbecue areas for picnics in the park. Additionally, food and beverages can be obtained from the kiosks in the park.
For those who want to camp in the park, there are tent areas and restrooms. In addition, camping equipment can be obtained from kiosks in the park.
For those who want to take a walk in the park, there are hiking trails of varying difficulty. It can also be visited by bicycle on the bicycle paths in the park.
For those who want to relax by the sea in the park, there are recreation areas by the sea.
Sürmene Çamburnu Nature Park is an ideal place for those who want to have a picnic, camp, hike or relax by the sea in an environment intertwined with nature.
Highlights of the park include:
- lush forests
- Clean air
- unique view
- Picnic areas
- Campsites
- hiking trails
- Bicycle paths
- Rest areas by the sea
Transportation to the park is provided by Sürmene minibuses departing from Trabzon city center.
2- Altındere Valley National Park
The park is famous for its natural beauties with its lush forests, clean air, glacial lakes and waterfalls. In the park, there are important touristic places such as Sümela Monastery, Karagöl, Yusufeli Waterfall and Palovit Waterfall.
The park stands out with its natural beauties as well as its historical and cultural values. Sumela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery built in the 13th century. The monastery is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Altındere Valley National Park is an ideal place for hiking, camping, picnicking and visiting historical and cultural places in an environment intertwined with nature.
Highlights of the park include:
- lush forests
- Clean air
- glacial lakes
- waterfalls
- SUMELA Monastery
- Black Lake
- Yusufeli Waterfall
- Palovit Waterfall
3- Zağnos Valley
Zağnos Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Trabzon with its lush green forests, clean air and unique view. The valley is especially crowded on weekends and holidays.
There are hiking trails, picnic areas, restaurants and cafes in the valley. The hiking trails in the valley are of varying difficulty. It is possible to see the natural beauties of the Zagnos Valley up close on the tracks.
The picnic areas in the valley are an ideal place for a picnic. Picnic areas include picnic tables, barbecue areas and toilets. Additionally, local dishes can be tasted at restaurants in the valley.
Zağnos Valley is an ideal place for walking, picnicking and relaxing in an environment intertwined with nature.
The prominent features of the valley are:
- lush forests
- Clean air
- unique view
- hiking trails
- Picnic areas
- restaurants
- Cafes
Transportation to the valley is provided by Zağnos Valley minibuses departing from Trabzon city center.
The places worth seeing in Zagnos Valley are:
- Zagnos Strait
- Zagnos Castle
- Zagnos Waterfall
- Zağnos Cave
- Zagnos Village
The activities to be done in Zagnos Valley are as follows:
- take a walk
- Having a picnic
- Eating in restaurants
- Relaxing in cafes
- Visiting Zagnos Castle
- Visiting Zagnos Waterfall
- Visiting Zagnos Cave
- Visiting Zağnos Village
4- Hıdırnebi Plateau
Hıdırnebi Plateau is famous for its green grass, pine forests, glacial lakes and waterfalls and its natural beauties. Hıdırnebi Plateau Nature Park is located on the plateau.
There are hiking trails, picnic areas, restaurants and cafes on the plateau. The hiking trails in the plateau are of various difficulty levels. It is possible to see the natural beauties of Hıdırnebi Plateau closely on the tracks.
The picnic areas on the plateau are an ideal place for a picnic. Picnic areas include picnic tables, barbecue areas and toilets. Additionally, local dishes can be tasted at the restaurants on the plateau.
Hıdırnebi Plateau is an ideal place for hiking, picnicking, camping and relaxing in an environment intertwined with nature.
5- Trabzon Botanical Park
The park is spread over a large area of 103 acres. The park contains approximately 10.000 plants of different species brought from all over the world.
In addition to plants, there are various animal species in the park. There are animals such as rabbits, ducks and fish in the park.
There are hiking trails, picnic areas, observation tower and cafes in the park. It is possible to see the natural beauties of the park up close on the hiking trails. Picnic areas have picnic tables, barbecue places and toilets. From the observation tower, it is possible to enjoy the park and the surrounding scenery. In the cafes, food and drink can be provided.
Trabzon Botanical Park is an ideal place for walking, having a picnic, resting and getting to know the plants in an environment intertwined with nature.
Highlights of the park include:
- Spread over a large area of 103 acres
- About 10.000 plants of different species brought from all over the world
- Various animal species
- hiking trails
- Picnic areas
- observation tower
- Cafes
Transportation to the park is provided by Camoba minibuses departing from Trabzon city center.
