Destination
Karapinar Obruklari
Sinkholes are formed as a result of karstic dissolution, as well as by the collapse of the roofs of karst depressions. The depths of sinkholes can range from a few meters to several hundred meters. Some are cylindrical in shape and their bottoms are visible, while in others the unseen bottom opens into a cave and descends to great depths. At the bottom of some sinkholes there is water, while in others there are carbon dioxide and sulfurous gases.
Karapinar Obruklari and 2 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Sinkholes are formed as a result of karstic dissolution, as well as by the collapse of the سقوف of karst depressions. The depths of sinkholes can range from a few meters to several hundred meters. Some are cylindrical in shape and their bottoms are visible, while in others the unseen bottom opens into a cave and descends to great depths. At the bottom of some sinkholes there is water, while in others there are carbon dioxide and sulfurous gases. Some of the sinkholes in Karapınar are: Küçük Sekizli Yaylası Obruğu, Kolca Yaylası Obruğu, Akören Obruğu, Putur Obruğu, Yarım Obruk, Çifteler Obruğu, Akobruk, Dikmen Obruğu, Büyük Fidancı Obruğu, Hamam Obruğu.
Source: Taken from the brochure titled "Medeniyetler Şehri KONYA" by the Konya Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. Publication No: 21, Print Date: November 2015
Places to Visit in Konya Address: Karapınar/Konya
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Karapinar Obruklari sits within Karapınar, Konya. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Konya, 3 of them in Karapınar.
The nearest stop is Karapinar Meke Krater Gölü, 9.7 km to the west. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Karapinar Obruklari?
- Sinkholes are formed as a result of karstic dissolution, as well as by the collapse of the roofs of karst depressions. The depths of sinkholes can range from a few meters to several hundred meters. Some are cylindrical in shape and their bottoms are visible, while in others the unseen bottom opens into a cave and descends to great depths. At the bottom of some sinkholes there is water, while in others there are carbon dioxide and sulfurous gases.
- Where is Karapinar Obruklari?
- Karapinar Obruklari is in Karapınar, Konya.
- How long does it take to visit Karapinar Obruklari?
- The suggested visit time for Karapinar Obruklari is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Karapinar Obruklari?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Karapinar Obruklari; the closest are Karapinar Meke Krater Gölü, Karapinar Sultan Selim CÂmii Ve Külliyesi.