Places to visit near

Balaban

Balaban is a town in Darende district, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gunpinar Waterfall, Polat Barajı and Medik Barajı.

38.4611° N, 37.5788° E

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km44
Must-see12
Notable240
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Balaban

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Balaban
  2. Medişeyh Türbesiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Gürül Şelalesiwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Gunpinar Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kuşkaya Tepesiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cevizlikwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Balaban
Today’s loopBalabanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balaban?

Abdurrahman Erzincani Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Gunpinar Waterfall (waterfall, about 22 km), Medişeyh Türbesi (heritage site, about 7 km), Cevizlik (waterfall, about 7 km), Oturakönü Tepesi (viewpoint, about 10 km), Gürül Şelalesi (waterfall, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Balaban?

44 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 mosques & dargahs, 6 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balaban?

Oturakönü Tepesi, about 10 km by road; Kuşkaya Tepesi (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Balaban?

Medişeyh Türbesi, about 7 km by road; Şehitler Anıtı (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balaban?

Start in Balaban, visit Medişeyh Türbesi, then Gürül Şelalesi, then Gunpinar Waterfall, then Kuşkaya Tepesi, then Cevizlik, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.