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Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı
Gölova is one of the points in the province and the region that should be given importance in terms of wildlife. Among the features that make Gölova one of the International Important Nature Areas (ÖDA) are the following: Verbascum trichostylum (a species of mullein) is an endemic species found in the area. In addition, it gains its ÖDA status with white-headed ducks (Oxyura leucocephala) breeding in the reed beds. It is known that common cranes (Grus grus) also used to breed here.
Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı and 5 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Gölova is one of the points in the province and the region that should be given importance in terms of wildlife. Among the features that make Gölova one of the International Important Nature Areas (ÖDA) are the following: Verbascum trichostylum (a kind of mullein) is an endemic species found in the area. In addition, it gains its ÖDA status with white-headed ducks (Oxyura leucocephala) breeding in the reed beds. It is known that cranes (Grus grus) also used to breed here. Cranes are now seen here only during the migration period.
We can list some of the birds living in or stopping over at Baraj Gölü, Aşağı Tepecik Gölü and Sütlü Göl as follows: duck, ruddy shelduck, bean goose, wild goose, gull, heron, bozdalağan, dik kuyruk, little grebe, coot, crane, snipe, black-headed gull and tern. Fish species such as carp, mirror carp, mullet, silverfish and caner also live in these lakes.
Source: Sivas Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Places to Visit in Sivas Address: Baraj Gölü / Gölova SİVAS
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı sits within Gölova, Sivas. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Sivas, 1 of them in Gölova.
The nearest stop is Çamoluk Bektaşbey Cami, 11 km to the north. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 10 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı?
- Gölova is one of the points in the province and the region that should be given importance in terms of wildlife. Among the features that make Gölova one of the International Important Nature Areas (ÖDA) are the following: Verbascum trichostylum (a species of mullein) is an endemic species found in the area. In addition, it gains its ÖDA status with white-headed ducks (Oxyura leucocephala) breeding in the reed beds. It is known that common cranes (Grus grus) also used to breed here.
- Where is Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı?
- Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı is in Gölova, Sivas.
- How long does it take to visit Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı?
- The suggested visit time for Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı; the closest are Çamoluk Bektaşbey Cami, Tirebolu Selimağa Çeşmesi, Çamoluk Yenice Şelaleleri.
- Is Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Gölova Önemli Doğa Alanı lies 10 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.