Mount Ilgaz National Park, National park in Kastamonu and Çankırı Provinces, Turkey
Mount Ilgaz National Park spreads across different elevations with diverse landscapes featuring peaks, valleys, and dense forests of black pine and fir trees. The protected area offers varied terrain and forest sections that reveal different natural environments to visitors.
The park was established in 1976 and sits on the North Anatolian Fault line, which has shaped the geological structure of the region over thousands of years. This tectonic zone has strongly influenced the land formations and natural development of the area.
Mountain villages around the park maintain seasonal herb and mushroom gathering practices in designated forest areas. Local people have used these woods for generations as part of their daily life and food sources.
The park provides various accommodation options for overnight stays and is open for different activities during winter months from December to April and summer months from June to September. Visitors should plan their visit according to the season to make the most of the available activities.
This protected area bridges two distinct ecological zones between Central Anatolia and the Black Sea region and shelters around 30 different mammal species. Its position between two climate zones makes it a rare refuge for animals that would otherwise inhabit separate regions.
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