Olur district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Olur

Olur is a town in Olur district, Erzurum, Turkey, home to about 3,546 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Akdağ (11 km), Bana Kilise (26 km) and İşhan Manastırı (41 km).

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Olur, Erzurum
Olur, Olur district, Erzurum, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Olur at a glance

Location
Olur district, Erzurum, Turkey
Population
about 3,546
Coordinates
40.8216° N, 42.1305° E
Places within 50 km
37 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Olur

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olur

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olur. The closest is Akdağ (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Olur

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Olur. The closest is Tortum Waterfall (54 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Olur

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olur. The closest is Esbeki Kalesi (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Olur

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Olur. The closest is Artvin Dam (41 km); the best-known is Deriner Dam (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Olur

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Olur. The closest is Aşağımaden Köyü Camii (39 km); the best-known is Orta Mahalle Camii (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Olur

9 churches within 100 km of Olur. The closest is Bana Kilise (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Olur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olur
  2. 26 km Bana Kilise · church, Şenkaya
  3. 32 km Kubes Mağarası · cave, Ardanuç
  4. 20 km Kılıç Dağı · viewpoint, Ardanuç
  5. 7 km Ayı Mağarası · cave, Olur
  6. 16 km Akdağ · viewpoint, Olur
  7. 11 km Back to Olur

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2286Akdağ (11 km)
    Waterfalls024Tortum Waterfall (54 km)
    Forts & heritage219Esbeki Kalesi (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs114Artvin Dam (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs213Aşağımaden Köyü Camii (39 km)
    Churches39Bana Kilise (26 km)
    Caves58Ayı Mağarası (15 km)
    Buddhist sites15İşhan Manastırı (41 km)
    Other attractions12Kinzi Kalesi (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Hatila Valley National Park (66 km)
    Museums01Machakhela Weapons Forge Museum (97 km)

    Olur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olur?

    Akdağ (viewpoint, about 11 km), Bana Kilise (church, about 26 km), Ayı Mağarası (cave, about 15 km), Kubes Mağarası (cave, about 18 km), Kılıç Dağı (viewpoint, about 20 km), İşhan Manastırı (Buddhist site, about 41 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 2 mosques & dargahs, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olur?

    Akdağ, about 11 km by road; Kılıç Dağı (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Olur?

    Tortum Waterfall, about 54 km by road; Şelale (63 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olur?

    Esbeki Kalesi, about 37 km by road; Gevhernik Castle (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olur?

    Start in Olur, visit Bana Kilise, then Kubes Mağarası, then Kılıç Dağı, then Ayı Mağarası, then Akdağ, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olur?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Olur

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