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Gölköy Baraji
Gölköy Dam Lake was built on the Büyüksu and Mudurnu streams, 10 kilometers west of Bolu, for the purpose of irrigating the Bolu Plain. When the water level is high, its area reaches 185 hectares. The lake, whose surroundings are covered with forests, has various fish species. Due to its proximity to the city center and ease of transportation, it is very popular in the summer months with those who want to have a picnic and fish with a rod.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Gölköy Dam Lake was built on the Büyüksu and Mudurnu streams, 10 kilometers west of Bolu, for the purpose of irrigating the Bolu Plain. When the water level is high, its area reaches 185 hectares. The lake, whose surroundings are covered with forests, has various fish species. Due to its proximity to the city center and ease of access, it is very popular in the summer months among those who want to have a picnic and fish with a rod.
Source: Bolu Culture and Tourism Guide, 2010, Bolu Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Places to Visit in Bolu Address: Gölköy Mevkii - Bolu
According to Wikipedia
Located on Büyüksu Çayı in Bolu, this dam was constructed between 1965 and 1970 for irrigation and flood control. It is an earth-fill dam with a body volume of 1,534,000 m³ and a height of 21.50 m above the riverbed. At normal water level, the reservoir holds 24.00 hm³ of water, covers 1.31 km², and provides irrigation for 11,228 hectares.
Source: Gölköy Barajı, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words.
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Gölköy Baraji sits within Bolu Merkez, Bolu. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Bolu, 31 of them in Bolu Merkez.
The nearest stop is Akkaya Travertenleri, 3.2 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Samsun route passes 3.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Gölköy Baraji?
- Gölköy Dam Lake was built on the Büyüksu and Mudurnu streams, 10 kilometers west of Bolu, for the purpose of irrigating the Bolu Plain. When the water level is high, its area reaches 185 hectares. The lake, whose surroundings are covered with forests, has various fish species. Due to its proximity to the city center and ease of transportation, it is very popular in the summer months with those who want to have a picnic and fish with a rod.
- Where is Gölköy Baraji?
- Gölköy Baraji is in Bolu Merkez, Bolu.
- How long does it take to visit Gölköy Baraji?
- The suggested visit time for Gölköy Baraji is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Gölköy Baraji?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gölköy Baraji; the closest are Akkaya Travertenleri, Tarihi Bolu Hükümet Konağı, Ressam Mehmet Yücetürk Sanat Merkezi.
- Is Gölköy Baraji on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Gölköy Baraji lies 3.6 km from the Istanbul – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.