Çelikhan district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Places to visit near Çelikhan

Çelikhan is a town in Çelikhan district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey, home to about 12,961 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Adıyaman Museum (37 km), Adıyaman Ulu Camii (37 km) and Severan Bridge (43 km).

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Çelikhan, Şanlıurfa
Çelikhan, Çelikhan district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Çelikhan at a glance

Location
Çelikhan district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Population
about 12,961
Coordinates
38.0256° N, 38.2366° E
Places within 50 km
76 (10 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 Çelikhan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Çelikhan: 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 Çelikhan

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Çelikhan. The closest is Burun Dağı (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Çelikhan

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Çelikhan. The closest is Eski Lojmanlar (30 km); the best-known is Severan Bridge (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Çelikhan

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Çelikhan. The closest is Çat Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Çelikhan

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Çelikhan. The closest is İndere Köyü Camii (30 km); the best-known is Adıyaman Ulu Camii (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Çelikhan

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Çelikhan. The closest is Çelikhan Şelale Yolunda (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Çelikhan

9 caves within 100 km of Çelikhan. The closest is Palanlı Mağarası (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Çelikhan

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

  1. Start in Çelikhan
  2. 10 km Kelebek Tepesi · viewpoint, Çelikhan
  3. 7 km Çat Dam · dam, Çelikhan
  4. 7 km Burun Dağı · viewpoint, Çelikhan
  5. 6 km Çelikhan Şelale Yolunda · waterfall, Adıyaman
  6. 16 km Tucak Dağı · viewpoint, Adıyaman
  7. 14 km Back to Çelikhan

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How to reach Çelikhan

    All places near Çelikhan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Çelikhan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2382Burun Dağı (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1756Eski Lojmanlar (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs718Çat Dam (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs915İndere Köyü Camii (30 km)
    Waterfalls49Çelikhan Şelale Yolunda (10 km)
    Caves59Palanlı Mağarası (29 km)
    Museums88Adıyaman Museum (37 km)
    Other attractions24Perre Antik Kent (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Nemrut Mountain National Park (52 km)
    Parks12Turgut Özal Tabiat Parkı (48 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mor Bar Sauma Monastery (62 km)
    Churches01Mar Ahron Manastırı (84 km)

    Çelikhan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Çelikhan?

    Burun Dağı (viewpoint, about 9 km), Çelikhan Şelale Yolunda (waterfall, about 10 km), Kelebek Tepesi (viewpoint, about 10 km), Çat Dam (dam, about 10 km), Tucak Dağı (viewpoint, about 14 km), Mount Ulubaba (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 mosques & dargahs, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Çelikhan?

    Burun Dağı, about 9 km by road; Kelebek Tepesi (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Çelikhan?

    Eski Lojmanlar, about 30 km by road; Old Water Pumping Station (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Çelikhan?

    Çat Dam, about 10 km by road; Gözebaşı Göleti (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Çelikhan?

    Start in Çelikhan, visit Kelebek Tepesi, then Çat Dam, then Burun Dağı, then Çelikhan Şelale Yolunda, then Tucak Dağı, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Çelikhan?

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

    Towns near Çelikhan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Çelikhan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Çelikhan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.