Eğriova Natural Park

The surroundings of Eğriova Nature Park are covered with Scots pine forests. To the north of the park lie the Eğriova Plateau and its pond, while Scots pine forests extend across the southern, eastern, and western boundaries. The area hosts hundreds of plant species, including the Ankara crocus, and provides habitat for various bird species, reptiles, and numerous mammals. The natural forest ecosystem and the lake located within the park constitute its primary natural assets. The park is well suited for plateau tourism and nature photography. The region is particularly rich in wildlife, and the lake and its immediate surroundings offer significant opportunities for tourism and recreational activities. Eğriova Nature Park provides facilities and suitable conditions for a wide range of activities, including picnicking, tent and caravan camping, cycling, motorcycling, nature photography, scenic viewing, walking and running, as well as flora and fauna observation.

Çiftlik Stream Valley

The stream, which feeds from the southern slopes of the Koroglu Mountains, forms a long and narrow valley, passes near the Sey Bath and merges with the waters of the Belen stream near Güvem. Since the valley floor is narrow, settlements are usually on the slopes. There is geological diversity in the region and there are fairy chimneys made of white tuffs in Gelin Rocks, near Kavaközü village. There are Sey, Kavaközü, Kasımlar, Hıdırlar, Turgutlar, Saraçlar, İğceler, and Menteşeler settlements on the slopes and plains of the valley.

Aluçdağı Natural Park

Access to Natural Park of Aluçdağı is provided through the State Highway up to Çamlıdere and then comes a 5- km. asphalt pedestrian road. There are many types of plants in the area especially black pine, Scots pine and hornbeam. Black vulture, eagle, hawk, kestrel, tawny owl, and some other bird species can be seen in the field as well as some mammals such as fox, rabbit and squirrel. Natural forest texture and highland ecosystem are the primary value of the site. It offers the opportunities for trekking, tent camping, bird watching and photosafari. The field is at a distance of 115 km away from Ankara centre and 5 km away from Çamlıdere District and 35 km away from Kızılcahamam District.

Koyunbaba Dam

Koyunbaba Dam, located near Koyunbaba village, 35 km from Kalecik district centre, is located in Terme Stream Valley. The dam, built for irrigation with a depth of 51 meters, can be reached from Çubuk-Şanözü Highway. The surroundings of the dam is suitable for hiking and photosafari.

Elveren Plateau

There are traditional plateau houses in Elveren Plateau, which is 34 km away over the Peçenek Highway from Çamlıdere district centre and at an altitude of 1,640 m. The area is suitable for nature walks. Kadı Plateau and Tatar Alan are also located in the area which is accessed by asphalt roads. In addition, there are archaeological sites in Ahmetler, Ören, Güney and Northern settlements of the region.

Işık Mountaın

Located in the northeast of Kızılcahamam District and on the provincial border of Çankırı, Işık Mountain is as high as 2.038 meters. It is famous for its plant diversity, forest flora and abundance of edible mushrooms. The collapse covered by Northern Anatolian Fault on the northern slopes of the mountain restricts, geographically speaking, the Çerkeş Basin.There are plateaus and small lakes on the plains of the the mountain. One of these lakes is Karagöl. Access to Işık Mountain is provided through forest roads since the mountain is covered with thick forests. In the region, there are suitable areas for winter and summer outdoor sports and tent camping.

Lavender Field of Gökçeyurt

Located on the Ankara-Samsun highway, Gökçeyurt Lavender Garden has been created in an area of 0,0024 square kilometres as part of the ecological village project and comprises 19 thousand lavender plants. The lavenders in the garden are being used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry. In addition, trips to gardens where aromatic plants grow are organized as part of various activities carried out in the lavender garden area. The area is suitable for photosafari and trekking

İnözü Valley

İnözü Valley, located to the north of Beypazarı, presents a remarkably rich landscape shaped by its natural vegetation and cultural remains. It is a narrow valley formed by the erosion of the İnözü Stream, with steep, sharply rising slopes on both sides resembling a fishbone formation. Numerous caves carved into the rocky cliffs line both sides of the valley, particularly on the western slopes, where they appear in a multi-level arrangement. Due to their location at considerable heights on the steep eastern and western slopes, access to many of these caves is extremely limited. These rock-cut spaces, which have not yet been subjected to systematic archaeological investigation, are separated by natural rock walls and open onto the valley through wide window-like openings. Some of the visible rock-cut cavities at the base of the slopes are thought to have been arranged as rock-cut tomb monuments and rock churches used for religious rituals during the Late Roman Period. Within the scope of Law No. 2863 on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Assets, the rock tombs and rock churches have been designated as archaeological sites, while the vineyard areas along the valley floor have been registered as natural protected sites.

Kavşakkaya Dam

Kavşakkaya Dam is 25 km northeast of Kahramankazan District of Ankara. It was built on Ova Stream, one of the branches of the Ankara Stream, to provide water for drinking as a part of Ankara Drinking Water II. Stage Project. Kavşakkaya Dam does not send its water directly to Ankara; instead, it feeds Kurtboğazı Dam. The area is suitable for hiking and photosafari.

Çamkoru Natural Park

Çamkoru National Park is located on the old Ankara-Bolu state highway route. The highway divides the area into two. One part of the area is covered with natural Scots pine and larch tree species of medium and thick woodland age. The other part consists of an open area in the forest and Çamkoru Pond. The park, rich in vegetation and wild animals, provides us with trekking, tent camping and bird watching opportunities.

Güleş Stream Valley

There are geological stalagmites and rock caves in Güleş Stream Valley, which emerges from the Bolu geography and feeds Çamlıdere Bayındır Dam Lake. The valley starting from Dörtkonak settlements and ending near Peçenek is suitable for nature walks and photosafari.

İlhan Stream Valley

Originating from the Işık Mountains to the north of Kızılcahamam, the Kirmir Stream and the İlhan Stream, which rises from Mount Hızır to the northeast of Güdül, merge near Gömleksiz Bridge after being joined by the Ayaş Stream from the south. Asartepe Dam is located to the east of the İlhan Stream. The valley features numerous geological formations, reflecting significant natural diversity. Before reaching Asartepe Dam, the stream converges with Ağan Stream. The İlhan Stream Valley extends as far as the vicinity of Tekke Village in the Kahramankazan district. The valley is well suited for nature-based activities such as hiking, photo safaris, and birdwatching.