Küre Mountains National Park

The Küre Mountains extend 300 kilometers from Bartın River to Kızılırmak River, encompassing 37,753 hectares of forests, canyons, caves, and waterfalls.

The Turkish Ministry of Forest designated this area as a national park in 2000, following recognition by the World Wildlife Fund as a priority conservation site.

The park territory includes 120 villages in its buffer zone, where residents maintain traditional wooden architecture and contribute to resource management.

The park features 36 marked trails totaling 762 kilometers, offering routes for hiking, mountain biking, and multi-day treks between May and November.

The area contains 157 endemic plant species, 48 mammal species, and 100 caves, representing three different phytogeographical regions of Euro-Siberian, Mediterranean, and Irano-Turanian.

Location: Kastamonu Province

Inception: 2000

Website: http://kdmp.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 41.66775,33.14144

Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:47