Places to visit near

Simek

Simek is a town in Bitlis district, Batman, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Bitlis Ulu Camii, Bitlis Kalesi and Nemrut.

38.3275° N, 42.1745° E

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see21
Notable162
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Simek

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

88 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 Simek
  2. Bitlis Ulu Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  3. Dideban Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Şıkırın Tepesiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Koçyatağı Tepesiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Serkaç Tepeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Simek
Today’s loopSimekStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Simek?

Bitlis Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 12 km), Bitlis Kalesi (heritage site, about 13 km), Dideban Dağı (viewpoint, about 12 km), Sultaniye Camii (mosque or dargah, about 12 km), Alemdar Camii (mosque or dargah, about 12 km), Kızıl Mescit (mosque or dargah, about 12 km).

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

42 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simek?

Dideban Dağı, about 12 km by road; Bitlis Kalesi Great View (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Simek?

Bitlis Kalesi, about 13 km by road; İhlasiye Medresesi Ve Külliyesi (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Simek?

Start in Simek, visit Bitlis Ulu Camii, then Dideban Dağı, then Şıkırın Tepesi, then Koçyatağı Tepesi, then Serkaç Tepe, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.