Turkey

Day trips from Rize & Ayder

Places you can visit in a day from Rize & Ayder and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Zilkale
38 km from Rize & Ayder
A 14th‑century stone castle perched above the Fırtına valley, offering panoramic views.
2

Uzungöl
49 km from Rize & Ayder
A scenic lake ringed by forested hills, with a walking path and modest cafés.
3

Ayder Yayla
50 km from Rize & Ayder
High‑altitude meadow with hot springs and tea houses, great for cool mountain air.
4

Pokut Waterfall
42 km from Rize & Ayder
A 30‑meter cascade in a pine forest, reachable via a short hike from the road.
5

Meydan Yayla
24 km from Rize & Ayder
A quiet plateau with traditional wooden houses and views over the Çamlıhemşin valley.
6

Çamlıhemşin Old Town (Çamlıhemşin Köyü)
41 km from Rize & Ayder
The historic village centre with stone houses and narrow lanes, reflecting Laz architecture.