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Yeniçağa Gölü
Located in the center of Yeniçağa district, 37 km east of Bolu on the Bolu - Ankara Highway, the lake is a basin lake. The lake, at an altitude of 989 meters, covers an area of 2780 decares. Its deepest point is 12 meters. On the shore of the lake, where various water birds can be found, there is a bird observation tower. Yeniçağa Gölü is an important location during the migration period, especially for bird species such as the European honey buzzard, osprey and ruddy shelduck.
Yeniçağa Gölü and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The lake, located in the center of Yeniçağa District, 37 km east of Bolu on the Bolu - Ankara Highway, is a basin lake. The lake, at an elevation of 989 meters, covers an area of 2780 decares. Its deepest point is 12 meters. On the shore of the lake, where various water birds are found, there is a bird observation tower. Yeniçağa Gölü is an important location during the migration period especially for bird species such as the European honey buzzard, osprey and ruddy shelduck. In addition, species such as crane, imperial eagle, heron, bittern, marsh harrier and stilt have natural living opportunities around the lake. In the lake, which contains freshwater fish such as carp, blackfish and crayfish, fishing with a rod is possible. The region is among the most valuable areas in our country in terms of recreational uses and scientific studies, with suitable environments for angling, birdwatching and nature walks.
384 plant taxa have been identified in the lower sub-basin of Yeniçağa Gölü. Of these, 12 species are endemic to our country. In addition, 8 plant species that are not endemic to Yeniçağa Gölü but are rare in our country have been identified. With these characteristics, Yeniçağa Gölü is one of the 112 important plant areas in our country.
The wetland ecosystem of Yeniçağa Gölü includes habitats with very different ecological characteristics and very valuable in terms of wildlife, such as open water surfaces, reed beds, marshes, wet meadows and steppe areas. The surrounding agricultural and forest areas also support the area in terms of wildlife.
Yeniçağa Gölü is a wetland ecosystem of national importance according to international criteria. At the same time, it is one of the 184 important bird areas in our country. As a result of observations made to date, 217 bird species have been identified. The region is an important area for many bird species both during migration and breeding periods. 97 bird species nest in the area and its surroundings, including 27 water birds, 14 raptors and 56 songbirds. The grey heron colony in Yeniçağa Hamzabey village, with at least 70 nests on poplar trees, is the only heron colony identified in Turkey to date within a village and intertwined with people.
Source 1: Bolu Culture and Tourism Guide, 2010, Bolu Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, Bolu
Source 2: General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks Yeniçağa Gölü brochure.
At a glance
- Type
- lake
- Heritage designation
- Important Bird Area
- Named after
- Yeniçağa
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Yeniçağa Gölü sits within Yeniçağa, Bolu. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Bolu, 1 of them in Yeniçağa.
The nearest stop is Gerede Esentepe Mesire Alanı, 13 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Nevsehir route passes 1.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Yeniçağa Gölü?
- Located in the center of Yeniçağa district, 37 km east of Bolu on the Bolu - Ankara Highway, the lake is a basin lake. The lake, at an altitude of 989 meters, covers an area of 2780 decares. Its deepest point is 12 meters. On the shore of the lake, where various water birds can be found, there is a bird observation tower. Yeniçağa Gölü is an important location during the migration period, especially for bird species such as the European honey buzzard, osprey and ruddy shelduck.
- Where is Yeniçağa Gölü?
- Yeniçağa Gölü is in Yeniçağa, Bolu.
- How long does it take to visit Yeniçağa Gölü?
- The suggested visit time for Yeniçağa Gölü is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Yeniçağa Gölü?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yeniçağa Gölü; the closest are Gerede Esentepe Mesire Alanı, Gerede Aşağı Tekke Camii Ve Türbesi, Gerede.
- Is Yeniçağa Gölü on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Yeniçağa Gölü lies 1.2 km from the Istanbul – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.