Eruh district, Batman, Turkey

Places to visit near Eruh

Eruh is a town in Eruh district, Batman, Turkey, home to about 7,868 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 caves and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Kirazlık Dam (28 km), Botan Valley National Park (31 km) and Siirt Ulu Camii (36 km).

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Eruh, Batman
Eruh, Eruh district, Batman, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eruh at a glance

Location
Eruh district, Batman, Turkey
Population
about 7,868
Coordinates
37.7418° N, 42.1742° E
Places within 50 km
68 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Eruh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eruh: 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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Forts & heritage near Eruh

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eruh. The closest is Fakiran (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eruh

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eruh. The closest is Cin Tepesi (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Eruh

43 caves within 100 km of Eruh. The closest is Sarımsak Cave (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Eruh

25 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Eruh. The closest is İsmail Fakirullah Camii (34 km); the best-known is Siirt Ulu Camii (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eruh

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eruh. The closest is Kirazlık Dam (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Eruh

7 churches within 100 km of Eruh. The closest is Mor Sobo Church (72 km); the best-known is Church of the Virgin Mary (72 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Eruh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eruh
  2. 5 km Cin Tepesi · viewpoint, Eruh
  3. 8 km Sarımsak Cave · cave, Eruh
  4. 20 km Botan Valley National Park · national park, Siirt
  5. 11 km Kirazlık Dam · dam, Tillo
  6. 20 km Piran Vadisi Kanyonu · viewpoint, Eruh
  7. 9 km Back to Eruh

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eruh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1980Fakiran (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2671Cin Tepesi (5 km)
    Caves943Sarımsak Cave (12 km)
    Other attractions335Mescit (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs425İsmail Fakirullah Camii (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs512Kirazlık Dam (28 km)
    Churches07Mor Sobo Church (72 km)
    Waterfalls14Şelale (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Botan Valley National Park (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Dicle Nehri (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aparank Monastery (70 km)
    Museums01Hasankeyf Müzesi (82 km)

    Eruh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eruh?

    Cin Tepesi (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kirazlık Dam (dam, about 28 km), Piran Vadisi Kanyonu (viewpoint, about 9 km), Botan Valley National Park (national park, about 31 km), Sarımsak Cave (cave, about 12 km), Yılan Dağı (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 caves, 3 other attractions, 4 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eruh?

    Fakiran, about 25 km by road; Tillo Kalesi (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eruh?

    Cin Tepesi, about 5 km by road; Piran Vadisi Kanyonu (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Eruh?

    Sarımsak Cave, about 12 km by road; Göçermağaraları (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eruh?

    Start in Eruh, visit Cin Tepesi, then Sarımsak Cave, then Botan Valley National Park, then Kirazlık Dam, then Piran Vadisi Kanyonu, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eruh?

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

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