Places to visit
Things to do in İkizdere
12 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 12 described destinations within İkizdere, Rize. The themes that come up most: Nature, Faith heritage, History.
Anzer Yaylası / Balliköy Yaylası
It is at an altitude of 2105 meters in İkizdere District. Anzer, also known as Ballıköy, is connected on one side to the Çoruh River and the city of Bayburt, and on the other side to Trabzon Uzungöl Tourism Center. In addition to the cultural influences brought by being in a transition region, with its location surrounded by the Meles, Petran, Kabahor and Garzavan plateaus, it is on its way to becoming one of the important tourism centers of the future. Its location on the foothills of Kırklardağı gives it the character of a plateau center.
45 minutes
Meşeköy Yaylası
The plateau, located at an altitude of 1352 meters in İkizdere District, is in a position very close to busy plateau roads. Reached by turning off from the 'Kamanın Dibi' area on the İkizdere Anzer Yaylası road, Meşeköy/Petran Yaylası attracts the interest of nature lovers with its magnificent nature, rich endemic plant species, and clean air. In recent years, the plateau's recognition has increased throughout the country with the Petran Ski Festival organized and the use of Lazboard (ski board).
45 minutes
At Gölü
It is one of the rare lakes within the borders of Rize that can be reached so easily. Provided that weather conditions are suitable, a walk starting from Verçenik Yaylası will end at At Gölü after at most two hours. As the walk is in an area where transhumance continues, it proceeds along the path by the river through pastures and herds of animals, and the majestic northern face of Verçenik Dağı will also remain constantly in your field of view.
45 minutes
Hacı Şeyh Camii
According to the Turkish inscription on the minaret of the mosque located in Güneyce Beldesi, it was commissioned by Hacı Şeyh Osman Niyazi Efendi in 1886. The lower floor was built of cut stone and the upper floor of wood. The mosque, covered with a traditional tile roof, has a square plan. The mihrab was made from a single log. It projects outward on the qibla side. On the north, there is a single-balcony minaret whose shaft is covered with tiles.
45 minutes
Demirkapı Köyü Camii
According to the inscription located at the entrance of the last congregation area, the mosque was built in H.1106-M.1695. According to the inscription on the preacher's pulpit, on which the date H.1308 is read, the mosque was renovated in M.1891. The square-planned mosque, built of smoothly cut stone, is covered with a hipped roof clad in sheet metal. There is an adjoining historic cemetery next to the mosque.
45 minutes
Yedi Göller
Located at an altitude of 3048 metres, Yedi Göller is situated 125 kilometres from Rize city centre, in the Çayırözü area of the Rize-Erzurum border, in the Verçenik Dağı region, in the south-western part of the Kaçkar Dağı range. It consists of 7 crater lakes close to each other on the mountain peaks.
45 minutes
Şimşirli Köyü Cami
According to the inscription above the entrance door, the mosque was built in H.1265- A.D. 1849. Around the entrance door there is a border decorated with tulip motifs. Next to the mosque, there is also a separate structure used for educational purposes.
45 minutes
Homeze Yaylası
It is located at an altitude of 2368 meters in İkizdere District. It is an important viewpoint where new-period constructions have been carefully built, generally using wooden materials. It is a plateau that stands out as a 360-degree panoramic point.
45 minutes
Ovit Yaylası
Ovit plateau is on the İkizdere-İspir road. Broad-leaved trees extend up to places reaching an altitude of 1000 meters; after this elevation they give way to pine trees up to 1600 meters, and after 1600 meters to wide, lush green meadows. It is approximately 52 km from the center of İkizdere.
60 minutes
Dereköy Köprüsü
It was built with a depressed pointed arch and a single span. A bridge in İkizdere.
20 minutes
Cimil Başköy Yaylası
It is a plateau that has lost its local architectural character. Multi-storey houses have replaced the old houses. Due to its location, it receives sunlight at all hours of the day.
60 minutes
Deli Göl
It is an area that can be reached with a 2-hour walk after Kapılı Göller in suitable weather conditions. The second is reached by crossing two passes consisting of steep rocks. Although its slope is gentler, there is another route that requires descending into and climbing out of the Aksu Valley. Due to the cloud-retaining effect of Verçenik Zirvesi, it is an area where rain and fog may be encountered regularly at certain hours of the day.
45 minutes