Destination

Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası

The plateau, located at an altitude of 2056 meters in Çamlıhemşin District, is also known as Yukarı Yayla. The plateau, which has a settlement of 350-400 households, is also famous for the Vartavor Festivals held every year in August and lasting for one month. With its nature and local architecture, it continues the plateau culture.

Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası and 6 places around it

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Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası

Highlights

  • Nature

Good for

  • Nature break

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası sits within Çamlıhemşin, Rize. The toroti catalogue holds 58 described stops across Rize, 22 of them in Çamlıhemşin.

The nearest stop is Kaçkar (Ombole) Yaylası, 3.5 km to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası?
The plateau, located at an altitude of 2056 meters in Çamlıhemşin District, is also known as Yukarı Yayla. The plateau, which has a settlement of 350-400 households, is also famous for the Vartavor Festivals held every year in August and lasting for one month. With its nature and local architecture, it continues the plateau culture.
Where is Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası?
Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası is in Çamlıhemşin, Rize.
How long does it take to visit Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası?
The suggested visit time for Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası; the closest are Kaçkar (Ombole) Yaylası, Ambarli Gölü / Balikli Gölü, Avuser(Dobecelezane) Gölü.