Tar Deresi Bulut Waterfall, Natural monument waterfall in Çamlıhemşin, Turkey.
Tar Deresi Bulut Waterfall is a natural monument in Rize Province that plunges roughly 250 meters downward. The cascade flows through thick vegetation and pools into a large basin at the bottom of the slope.
The site was officially protected as a natural monument to preserve its geological features and water flow. This designation helped ensure the area would remain intact for the future.
The name Tar Deresi refers to a rocky stream in Turkish. Local people have woven this waterfall into their daily lives and regional stories, making it part of their cultural landscape.
Visitors access the waterfall by walking a marked trail roughly 2 kilometers long from where the road ends. The path climbs to about 817 meters elevation, so plan for steady walking and appropriate hiking gear.
The area encompasses a large protected forest zone with specific conditions that support rare plant species. This botanical richness makes it a refuge for vegetation types that are difficult to find elsewhere.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
