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Green routes along valleysWelcome.
Rize's valleys, plateaus, and historic stone structures meet at different stops. You can plan visits around the bell castle and Ayder along with valley routes. Based on current local information, as road conditions can change in highlands.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Rize · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Zilkale
It is one of the most notable works in the region, located 15 kilometres south of the county center, on the western slopes of Storm Creek.Read the official guide
Ayder Yaylası
It has an altitude of 1350 meters, the starting point of the climbs to the Kaçkar Mountains from the north, from the plateau bungalow to the typical plateau house concept, from the family hostel...Read the official guide
Yukarı Kaçkar Yaylası
The plateau in Çamlıhemşin District, located at an altitude of 2056 meters, is also known as the Upper Plateau. The plateau has 350-400 households each year...Read the official guide
Ambarlı Gölü / Balıklı Gölü
The lake stands at an altitude of 2,995 metres, at the head of a valley surrounded by Avgahan (3,354 metres) and Sırpal (3,072 metres).Read the official guide
Anzer Yaylası / Ballıköy Yaylası
It is 2105 meters high in İkizdere District, and Anzer, also referred to as Balliköy, is located on one side to Çoruh River and Bayburt City on the other.Read the official guide
At Gölü
It is one of the rare lakes within Rize's borders that is so easily accessible that it will start from the Varnish Plateau, provided it is in suitable weather conditions.Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Rize in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Rize · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationRize food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Rize cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Rize · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
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- 02For your second discovery
A little deeper.
YUKARI KAÇKAR YAYLASI · AMBARLI GÖLÜ / BALIKLI GÖLÜ
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Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Rize Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Black Sea / Other stories.
Black SeaAmasya
A time travel along the greenery
Black SeaArtvin
Valleys, lakes, stone structures
Black SeaBolu
Roads through the forest
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.