Akçakoca Yürüyüş Parkurlari

Akçakoca is attractive for local and foreign tourists with its sea, sand, Fishing Shelter, varieties of fish depending on the characteristics of the season, sunset, historic houses and religious architecture, mountain strawberry, chestnut honey, hazelnuts, beaches stretching for kilometers and healing sand, lush green vegetation, picnic and recreation areas, historic monumental trees, the historic Genoese Castle, Fakıllı Cave, Aktaş Waterfall and local delicacies.

Akçakoca-Aktaş Waterfall Route: It is a 10 km medium-difficulty route between Akçakoca and Aktaş Waterfall. Although it is a route that every healthy person can walk comfortably, it may be necessary to walk in water. The route mostly follows the streamside and continues through Aktaş Valley, ending upon reaching Aktaş Waterfall. It can be walked in all four seasons with high-ankle and waterproof hiking shoes. Points of interest on the route are Cumayanı Recreation Area, Historic Evliya Mosque, Ahmet Dede Tomb, old bath ruin, monumental trees, Değirmen Stream and Aktaş Waterfall. The walk should start from the Göktepe village turnoff on the Akçakoca ring road.

Altınçay-Çayağzı Village Route: It is an 11 km medium-difficulty route between Altınçay and Çayağzı Village that every healthy person can walk comfortably. The walk should start by reaching Altınçay village from the Tepe village turnoff on the Düzce, Akçakoca road. The route mostly follows the streamside and the stream bed. It can be walked in every season except winter. Points of interest on the route can be listed as the historic Orhangazi Cuma Mosque built using the Çantı technique, Kışla Stream, examples of civil architecture, and the coast.

Source: Düzce Nature Walking Routes Booklet