Tekman district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Tekman

Tekman is a town in Tekman district, Erzurum, Turkey, home to about 8,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 60 mosques & dargahs, 21 forts & heritage and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Palandöken Dağları (32 km), Nene Hatun Historical National Park (44 km) and Three Tombs (44 km).

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

Tekman at a glance

Location
Tekman district, Erzurum, Turkey
Population
about 8,270
Coordinates
39.6411° N, 41.5054° E
Places within 50 km
176 (16 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 Tekman

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tekman

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tekman. The closest is Çaylak Tepesi (5 km); the best-known is Kurusababa Tepesi (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tekman

60 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tekman. The closest is Merkez Camii (1 km); the best-known is Narmanlı Cami (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tekman

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tekman. The closest is Kazancı Castle (27 km); the best-known is Three Tombs (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tekman

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tekman. The closest is Başköy Barajı (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Tekman

10 parks within 100 km of Tekman. The closest is Kayakyolu Şehitler Parkı (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Tekman

3 museums within 100 km of Tekman. The closest is Erzurum Muzesi (44 km); the best-known is Çifte Minareli Medrese (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tekman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 124 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tekman
  2. 8 km Kurusababa Tepesi · viewpoint, Tekman
  3. 14 km Karakaya Dağı · viewpoint, Hınıs
  4. 39 km Kandil Tepesi · viewpoint, Tekman
  5. 28 km Palandöken Dağları · viewpoint, Palandöken
  6. 15 km Yıldırım Dağı · viewpoint, Tekman
  7. 20 km Back to Tekman

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How to reach Tekman

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    Within 15 km of Tekman

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tekman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints69109Çaylak Tepesi (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs6060Merkez Camii (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2133Kazancı Castle (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Başköy Barajı (36 km)
    Parks1010Kayakyolu Şehitler Parkı (42 km)
    Other attractions89TRT Erzurum TV/FM Verici İstasyonu (34 km)
    Museums33Erzurum Muzesi (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Nene Hatun Historical National Park (44 km)
    Waterfalls11Erzurum Tortum Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Şelalesi (44 km)
    Churches01Church of Saint Minas (52 km)
    Beaches & coast11Karlar Ülkesi (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Murat Nehri (92 km)
    Caves01Gaban Dağı (98 km)

    Tekman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tekman?

    Kurusababa Tepesi (viewpoint, about 8 km), Palandöken Dağları (viewpoint, about 32 km), Yıldırım Dağı (viewpoint, about 20 km), Karakaya Dağı (viewpoint, about 21 km), Kandil Tepesi (viewpoint, about 23 km), Nene Hatun Historical National Park (national park, about 44 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 60 mosques & dargahs, 21 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tekman?

    Çaylak Tepesi, about 5 km by road; Kurusababa Tepesi (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tekman?

    Merkez Camii, about 1 km by road; Düzyurt Tv (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tekman?

    Kazancı Castle, about 27 km by road; Small Palandöken Redoubt (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tekman?

    Start in Tekman, visit Kurusababa Tepesi, then Karakaya Dağı, then Kandil Tepesi, then Palandöken Dağları, then Yıldırım Dağı, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tekman?

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

    Towns near Tekman

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