Ardahan district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Hanak

Hanak is a town in Ardahan district, Erzurum, Turkey, home to about 5,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches and 12 caves. The must-see places are Ardahan Castle (21 km), Mevlüt Efendi Camii (22 km) and Dervişbey Sakal-ı Şerif Camii (22 km).

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Hanak, Erzurum
Hanak, Ardahan district, Erzurum, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hanak at a glance

Location
Ardahan district, Erzurum, Turkey
Population
about 5,122
Coordinates
41.2334° N, 42.8404° E
Places within 50 km
50 (9 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 churches and caves

Top places to visit near Hanak

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Forts & heritage near Hanak

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hanak. The closest is Balvana (13 km); the best-known is Ardahan Castle (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hanak

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hanak. The closest is Cin Dağı (25 km); the best-known is Kanli (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Hanak

27 churches within 100 km of Hanak. The closest is Chaisi Church (31 km); the best-known is Agara Monastery (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Hanak

21 caves within 100 km of Hanak. The closest is Beşikli Mağarası (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hanak

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hanak. The closest is Kayabeyi Barajı (29 km); the best-known is Karagöl (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Hanak

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Hanak. The closest is Agara Waterfall (46 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Hanak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hanak
  2. 21 km Ardahan Castle · heritage site, Ardahan
  3. 1 km Mevlüt Efendi Camii · mosque or dargah, Ardahan
  4. 1 km Dervişbey Sakal-ı Şerif Camii · mosque or dargah, Ardahan
  5. 22 km Harosman Caves · cave, Ardahan
  6. 1 km Beşikli Mağarası · cave, Ardahan
  7. 9 km Back to Hanak

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How to reach Hanak

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hanak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1083Balvana (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1057Cin Dağı (25 km)
    Churches427Chaisi Church (31 km)
    Caves1221Beşikli Mağarası (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs317Kayabeyi Barajı (29 km)
    Waterfalls112Agara Waterfall (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs48Mevlüt Efendi Camii (22 km)
    Other attractions17Silhouette of Ataturk (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Karagöl Sahara National Park (40 km)
    Buddhist sites25Ali Monastery (37 km)
    Museums13Ashough Jivani's House-Museum (46 km)

    Hanak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hanak?

    Ardahan Castle (heritage site, about 21 km), Mevlüt Efendi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 22 km), Dervişbey Sakal-ı Şerif Camii (mosque or dargah, about 22 km), Beşikli Mağarası (cave, about 9 km), Harosman Caves (cave, about 9 km), Balvana (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 12 caves, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hanak?

    Balvana, about 13 km by road; Veli Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hanak?

    Cin Dağı, about 25 km by road; Ilgar Dağı (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hanak?

    Chaisi Church, about 31 km by road; Tskarostavi Church (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hanak?

    Start in Hanak, visit Ardahan Castle, then Mevlüt Efendi Camii, then Dervişbey Sakal-ı Şerif Camii, then Harosman Caves, then Beşikli Mağarası, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hanak?

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

    Towns near Hanak

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