Şavşat, ErzurumŞavşat KalesiTibet KilisesiKaragöl Sahara National ParkKaragölKemal Paşa CamiiTiktaş Tepesi
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Şavşat

Şavşat is a town in Şavşat district, Erzurum, Turkey of about 8,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Şavşat Kalesi, Tibet Kilisesi and Karagöl Sahara National Park.

41.2403° N, 42.3611° EPop. 8,151

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see58
Notable208
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Şavşat Kalesi

Heritage site · 4 km

Tibet Kilisesi, mosque or dargah near Şavşat
Must-see

Tibet Kilisesi

Mosque or dargah · 9 km

Karagöl Sahara National Park, national park near Şavşat
Must-see

Karagöl Sahara National Park

National park · 11 km

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One day from Şavşat

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

54 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 Şavşat
  2. Şavşat Kalesiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tibet Kilisesimosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Karagöllake · 45 min
  5. Karagöl Sahara National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Tiktaş Tepesiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Şavşat
Today’s loopŞavşatStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Şavşat?

Şavşat Kalesi (heritage site, about 4 km), Tibet Kilisesi (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Karagöl Sahara National Park (national park, about 11 km), Karagöl (lake, about 16 km), Kemal Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Tiktaş Tepesi (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

60 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 4 churches, 5 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Şavşat?

Tiktaş Tepesi, about 11 km by road; Kukula Tepesi (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Şavşat?

Şavşat Kalesi, about 4 km by road; Gevhernik Castle (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Şavşat?

Start in Şavşat, visit Şavşat Kalesi, then Tibet Kilisesi, then Karagöl, then Karagöl Sahara National Park, then Tiktaş Tepesi, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.