Destination

Handüzü Yaylası

The plateau, which is 16 km from Güneysu district center, is at an altitude of 1790 m. It is a plateau that has lost its authentic character. Due to its proximity to the center, it is a very developed, large plateau that has become popular because it is easily accessible. Roads leading to many plateaus to the south and southwest pass through this plateau.

Rize merkezi, Rize

Handüzü Yaylası and 6 places around it

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Handüzü Yaylası

Highlights

  • History
  • Nature

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Nature break

Suggested visit:60 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Handüzü Yaylası sits within Rize merkezi, Rize. The toroti catalogue holds 58 described stops across Rize, 13 of them in Rize merkezi.

The nearest stop is Karos Yaylası, 6.6 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Trabzon – Rize route passes 13 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Karos Yaylası6.6 km to the southeastKibledağı Mesire Yeri Ve Kent Ormanı8.2 km to the northwestDemirkapı Köyü Camii13 km to the southHomeze Yaylası15 km to the southKaptanpaşa Köprüsü16 km to the northeastHacı Şeyh Camii16 km to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Trabzon – Rize13 kmTrabzon – Artvin19 km

Frequently asked

What is Handüzü Yaylası?
The plateau, which is 16 km from Güneysu district center, is at an altitude of 1790 m. It is a plateau that has lost its authentic character. Due to its proximity to the center, it is a very developed, large plateau that has become popular because it is easily accessible. Roads leading to many plateaus to the south and southwest pass through this plateau.
Where is Handüzü Yaylası?
Handüzü Yaylası is in Rize merkezi, Rize.
How long does it take to visit Handüzü Yaylası?
The suggested visit time for Handüzü Yaylası is about 60 minutes.
What else is there to see near Handüzü Yaylası?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Handüzü Yaylası; the closest are Karos Yaylası, Kibledağı Mesire Yeri Ve Kent Ormanı, Demirkapı Köyü Camii.
Is Handüzü Yaylası on the way anywhere, and which route?
Handüzü Yaylası lies 13 km from the Trabzon – Rize route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.