Güzeldere Waterfall

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Nature

Güzeldere Waterfall

A large waterfall in the forest, 120–135 m high depending on the source, with a picnic area.

From the centre: 65 km · about 1 h 15 minBest time: SpringGet directions

Güzeldere Waterfall is in Düzce's Gölyaka district, about 1 hour 15 minutes from Akçakoca by car. Sources give its height as between 120 and 135 metres.

There is a picnic area around the waterfall. The water is at its fullest in spring, with snowmelt and spring rains.

On the same trip you can also see nearby Lake Efteni.

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How to get to Akçakoca

  • Istanbul (Kadıköy)223 km · ~2.5–3 h
  • Ankara (Kızılay)273 km · ~3 h
  • Düzce city centre37 km · ~35 min
  • From Akçakoca centre to here65 km · about 1 h 15 min

By car, take the TEM or D100 to the Düzce exit and drive about 37 km north; you can also come along the coast road (D010) via Ereğli or Karasu. Many bus companies run direct services to Akçakoca; there is no train.

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