Tortum Waterfall
Tortum Şelalesi
One of Turkey's highest waterfalls, where the water of Lake Tortum pours over a rock wall about 48 meters high.
The waterfall is formed by the overflow of Lake Tortum. It is about 40 meters wide with a drop of around 48 meters, and it is especially impressive during the high-water season in spring. The site has viewing platforms, a glass walkway and steps down to the valley floor, offering views from several angles. It is about 100 kilometers from Erzurum, roughly 1.5 hours by car. It is usually combined with Lake Tortum and Oşk Monastery as a day trip. Water flow is regulated by upstream hydroelectric dams, so the flow may be very small in autumn and winter. Check conditions before you go.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Tortum Lake
- Oshki Monastery
- Khakhuli Monastery
- Narman Fairy Chimneys
- Hasankale (Pasinler) Castle and Hot Springs
- Çobandede Bridge
- Aziziye Bastion
- Erzurum Congress and National Struggle Museum