Northwest
Mount Sarıçalı National Park: Turkey's Newest Protected Mountain Landscape
Ancient forests, endemic botany, and dramatic mountain terrain.
Mount Sarıçalı National Park, located in Ankara Province, Turkey, is a testament to the nation's commitment to conservation. This protected area is celebrated for its ancient forests, with larch, Kasnak oak, and juniper trees dating back 700-800 years. Its position at the confluence of three phytogeographic zones supports a rich array of 139 endemic plant species. The park's landscape is further characterized by the striking Uyuzsuyu Waterfall and the imposing Mount Sarıçalı peak, offering a profound geographic context for atlas exploration.
- Area
- 10.24 km²
- Established
- 2021
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain




