Places to visit near

Hizan

Hizan is a town in Hizan district, Van, Turkey of about 15,302 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Çetin Barajı, Bitlis Ulu Camii and Bitlis Kalesi.

38.2250° N, 42.4183° EPop. 15,302

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see18
Notable156
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Hizan

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:41 pm

147 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 Hizan
  2. Çetin Barajılake · 45 min
  3. Dam Dağıdam · 45 min
  4. Doğruyol Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Serkaç Tepeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Bitlis Ulu Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Hizan
Today’s loopHizanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hizan?

Çetin Barajı (lake, about 35 km), Serkaç Tepe (viewpoint, about 15 km), Dam Dağı (dam, about 19 km), Doğruyol Dağı (viewpoint, about 21 km), Gerzevil Dağı (viewpoint, about 21 km), Bitlis Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 42 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs, 2 caves, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hizan?

Serkaç Tepe, about 15 km by road; Doğruyol Dağı (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Hizan?

Bitlis Kalesi, about 42 km by road; İhlasiye Medresesi (42 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hizan?

Start in Hizan, visit Çetin Barajı, then Dam Dağı, then Doğruyol Dağı, then Serkaç Tepe, then Bitlis Ulu Camii, and drive back — about 147 km by road in all.