Borçka district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Borçka

Borçka is a town in Borçka district, Erzurum, Turkey, home to about 9,942 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 68 forts & heritage, 26 waterfalls and 13 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Borçka Dam (2 km), Muratlı Dam (16 km) and Karagöl (20 km).

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Borçka at a glance

Location
Borçka district, Erzurum, Turkey
Population
about 9,942
Coordinates
41.3579° N, 41.6658° E
Places within 50 km
199 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Borçka

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Borçka: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Borçka

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Borçka. The closest is Boloko (19 km); the best-known is Cerat Hill (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Borçka

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Borçka. The closest is Üçgözlü Kesme Taş Köprü (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Borçka

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Borçka. The closest is Murgul Deliklikaya Waterfall (17 km); the best-known is Mirveti Waterfall (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Borçka

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Borçka. The closest is Murgul Erenköy Köyü Camii (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Borçka

14 churches within 100 km of Borçka. The closest is Makriyali Kilisesi (23 km); the best-known is The Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Borçka

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Borçka. The closest is Borçka Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Borçka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Borçka
  2. 2 km Borçka Dam · dam, Borçka
  3. 18 km Karagöl · lake, Borçka
  4. 25 km Mirveti Waterfall · waterfall, Khelvachauri Municipality
  5. 9 km Muratlı Dam · dam, Borçka
  6. 15 km Üçgözlü Kesme Taş Köprü · heritage site, Borçka
  7. 2 km Back to Borçka

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Borçka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4577Boloko (19 km)
    Forts & heritage6874Üçgözlü Kesme Taş Köprü (2 km)
    Waterfalls2636Murgul Deliklikaya Waterfall (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1317Murgul Erenköy Köyü Camii (9 km)
    Churches1114Makriyali Kilisesi (23 km)
    Other attractions1111Tskhemlari Stone Bridge (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79Borçka Dam (2 km)
    Museums89Machakhela Weapons Forge Museum (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Hatila Valley National Park (30 km)
    Beaches & coast45Beach of Batumi (41 km)
    Buddhist sites03Ancha Monastery (52 km)
    Parks22Lech and Maria Kachinsky Park (38 km)
    Caves02Baş Mağarası (54 km)

    Borçka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Borçka?

    Borçka Dam (dam, about 2 km), Muratlı Dam (dam, about 16 km), Karagöl (lake, about 20 km), Üçgözlü Kesme Taş Köprü (heritage site, about 2 km), Mirveti Waterfall (waterfall, about 24 km), Cerat Hill (hill, about 29 km).

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

    199 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 68 forts & heritage, 26 waterfalls, 13 mosques & dargahs, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Borçka?

    Boloko, about 19 km by road; Beautiful Views (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Borçka?

    Üçgözlü Kesme Taş Köprü, about 2 km by road; Gvara (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Borçka?

    Murgul Deliklikaya Waterfall, about 17 km by road; Bardnala Şelalesi (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Borçka?

    Start in Borçka, visit Borçka Dam, then Karagöl, then Mirveti Waterfall, then Muratlı Dam, then Üçgözlü Kesme Taş Köprü, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Borçka?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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