Seben district, Düzce, Turkey

Places to visit near Seben

Seben is a town in Seben district, Düzce, Turkey, home to about 4,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 mosques & dargahs, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Gölcük (34 km), Abant Gölü (41 km) and Abant Gölü Millî Parkı (41 km).

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Seben at a glance

Location
Seben district, Düzce, Turkey
Population
about 4,375
Coordinates
40.4113° N, 31.5736° E
Places within 50 km
72 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Seben

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Seben

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Seben. The closest is Avdan Fire Lookout Tower (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Seben

76 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Seben. The closest is Musa Paşa Camii (38 km); the best-known is Bolu Museum (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Seben

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Seben. The closest is Gölcük (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Seben

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Seben. The closest is Kökez Nature Reserve (32 km); the best-known is Abant Gölü Millî Parkı (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Seben

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seben. The closest is İzzet Baysal'ın Anıt Mezarı (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Seben

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Seben. The closest is Uyuzsuyu Şelalesi (33 km); the best-known is Samandere Şelalesi (51 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Seben

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seben
  2. 10 km Avdan Fire Lookout Tower · viewpoint, Seben
  3. 25 km Gölcük · lake, Bolu
  4. 21 km Kıraz Dağı · viewpoint, Seben
  5. 13 km Solaklar Cave · cave, Seben
  6. 18 km Karakiriş Dağı · viewpoint, Seben
  7. 16 km Back to Seben

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    Places near Seben by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2886Avdan Fire Lookout Tower (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1976Musa Paşa Camii (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs627Gölcük (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens520Kökez Nature Reserve (32 km)
    Forts & heritage419İzzet Baysal'ın Anıt Mezarı (43 km)
    Waterfalls215Uyuzsuyu Şelalesi (33 km)
    Museums512Yukarı Taşhan (45 km)
    Other attractions18Dirt Pedestrian Entrance to the Burj al Babas (39 km)
    Caves27Solaklar Cave (5 km)

    Seben: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seben?

    Solaklar Cave (cave, about 5 km), Avdan Fire Lookout Tower (viewpoint, about 10 km), Gölcük (lake, about 34 km), Karakiriş Dağı (viewpoint, about 16 km), Kıraz Dağı (viewpoint, about 18 km), Çeltikdere Caves (cave, about 18 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 mosques & dargahs, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Seben?

    Avdan Fire Lookout Tower, about 10 km by road; Karakiriş Dağı (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Seben?

    Musa Paşa Camii, about 38 km by road; Hatice Hatun Mosque (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Seben?

    Gölcük, about 34 km by road; Gölköy Dam (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seben?

    Start in Seben, visit Avdan Fire Lookout Tower, then Gölcük, then Kıraz Dağı, then Solaklar Cave, then Karakiriş Dağı, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seben?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Seben

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