Trabzon, Turkey

Places to visit near Kelkit

Kelkit is a town in Trabzon, Turkey, home to about 23,870 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls and 6 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Satala (22 km), Tomara Şelalesi (42 km) and Gümüşhane Yapay Şelale (44 km).

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Kelkit at a glance

Location
Trabzon, Turkey
Population
about 23,870
Coordinates
40.1268° N, 39.4342° E
Places within 50 km
40 (3 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 Kelkit

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

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kelkit. The closest is Tersun Dağı (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kelkit

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kelkit. The closest is Roman City (22 km); the best-known is Satala (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Kelkit

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Kelkit. The closest is Balkaya Şelalesi (22 km); the best-known is Tomara Şelalesi (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kelkit

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kelkit. The closest is Tekkeköy Camii (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kelkit

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kelkit. The closest is Köse Barajı (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Kelkit

4 caves within 100 km of Kelkit. The closest is Karaca Cave (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kelkit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 201 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kelkit
  2. 44 km Gümüşhane Yapay Şelale · waterfall, Gümüşhane
  3. 71 km Tomara Şelalesi · waterfall, Şiran
  4. 48 km Balkaya Şelalesi · waterfall, Kelkit
  5. 15 km Satala · heritage site, Kelkit
  6. 1 km Roman City · heritage site, Kelkit
  7. 22 km Back to Kelkit

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kelkit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints963Tersun Dağı (27 km)
    Forts & heritage1246Roman City (22 km)
    Waterfalls723Balkaya Şelalesi (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs617Tekkeköy Camii (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs414Köse Barajı (26 km)
    Caves04Karaca Cave (58 km)
    Buddhist sites04Monastery Viewpoint (81 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Esentepe (51 km)
    Museums11Kenan Yavuz Museum of Ethnography (47 km)
    Other attractions11Atatürk Portresi Ve İmzası (47 km)
    Churches01Aya Varvara Kilisesi (81 km)

    Kelkit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kelkit?

    Satala (heritage site, about 22 km), Tomara Şelalesi (waterfall, about 42 km), Balkaya Şelalesi (waterfall, about 22 km), Roman City (heritage site, about 22 km), Gümüşhane Yapay Şelale (waterfall, about 44 km), Köse Barajı (lake, about 26 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls, 6 mosques & dargahs, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kelkit?

    Tersun Dağı, about 27 km by road; Ecel Taşı Sırtları (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kelkit?

    Roman City, about 22 km by road; Satala (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kelkit?

    Balkaya Şelalesi, about 22 km by road; Şiran Tomara Şelalesi (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kelkit?

    Start in Kelkit, visit Gümüşhane Yapay Şelale, then Tomara Şelalesi, then Balkaya Şelalesi, then Satala, then Roman City, and drive back — about 201 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kelkit?

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

    Towns near Kelkit

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