Soguksu National Park Main Loop

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There is an entrance fee. See soguksu.tabiat.gov.tr

This is the main hike and run route going around the Soguksu National park. It is good for trail run workouts especially for long-hill-climbing workouts.

The national park is a natural forest (not man-made). Various types of trees around.

Mountain tulips. larch, scotch pine, fir, hornbeam, various meadow herbs and flowers are available. Also wild strawberry, wild rose, wild pear, dwarf juniper, wild hazelnut, aspen and some oak species.

There are mammals such as wild boar, bear, fox, jackal, wolf, lynx, squirrel and rabbit in Soğuksu National Park. The squirrels, which are frequently seen, are the center of attention of visitors to the park.

In addition, there are around 160 bird species in the National Park. The most important of these bird species is the "Black Vulture", which is under protection worldwide.