Bolkar Mountains, Mountain peaks in Southern Turkey.
The Bolkar Mountains stretch across the provinces of Konya, Niğde and Mersin, reaching 3,524 meters at Medetsiz Peak with Mediterranean slopes and continental plateaus.
From 1825 to 1920, the Bulgar Maden mine within the mountain range produced substantial amounts of lead ore containing 44 percent pure metal for the Turkish government.
During summer months, nomadic shepherds migrate to the mountain meadows with their livestock, maintaining traditional pastoral practices in these elevated grasslands.
The hiking season spans from July through September when the snow melts, revealing numerous trails that connect various peaks and alpine lakes across the range.
The mountains shelter 300 endemic plant species and the Toros frog, which lives exclusively in the glacial Kara Lake at high elevation.
GPS coordinates: 37.38500,34.60500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:27
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