Dereli Kuzalan Waterfall is a waterfall located in Dereli district of Giresun, within Kuzalan Nature Park, where Taşpınar Stream plunges approximately 20 meters into Aksu Stream. The entrance fee is 25 TL (15 TL for students), and the same ticket is valid for Blue Lake.
Kuzalan Waterfall is situated within the boundaries of Kuzalan Nature Park, at the point where Taşpınar Stream cascades from a height of approximately 20 meters. An observation deck has been built opposite the rocky ground where the water flows. Visitors can watch both the waterfall and the surrounding forested valley from here. Water flow is high from winter months until mid-May, while it significantly decreases in summer.
The waterfall does not stand alone; it forms a whole with Blue Lake and Göksu Travertines. The entrance ticket is valid at all three points. Visitor comments frequently mention a small rainbow forming in the morning hours when the sun hits the water droplets. Some visitors find the ticket fee unnecessary and prefer to take photos from the road next to the ticket booth, while others state that they love the location more than the size of the waterfall. Expectations can vary from person to person.
It is located on the side of the road on the Dereli-Şebinkarahisar highway, while ascending to Kulakkaya Plateau. Therefore, most visitors stop here not for a special purpose, but as part of the plateau or Blue Lake route.
Guide's Note
When to Visit?
If you want to see the power of the waterfall, choose the period from winter months until mid-May. During this interval, the water flow is significantly high. In summer months, the flow decreases, and as some visitors' comments suggest, the view can be more modest. Those who go in the morning can catch the small rainbow formed by the sunlight hitting the water droplets.
How to Get There?
From Giresun city center, head towards Trabzon and follow the Dereli-Şebinkarahisar-Sivas sign to turn into the valley. Continue along Aksu Stream to reach Dereli, then proceed towards Kulakkaya Plateau. The road is asphalt but winding. The waterfall is located on the right, immediately after a restaurant sign on the road leading to Kulakkaya. Since there is no additional sign on the roadside, it is necessary to be careful. Those who prefer public transport can use the Giresun-Şebinkarahisar minibuses.
Distance from Giresun City Center
According to sources, the distance is given with varying figures between 32-48 km, taking approximately 45-50 minutes by private car. From Dereli district center, it is 19-20 km, about half an hour away.
Visit with Blue Lake and Göksu Travertines
Kuzalan Waterfall alone is a 20-30 minute stop, but most visitors to the region don't just stop here. It is approximately 500 meters from Blue Lake within the same nature park. Since the entrance ticket is valid at both points, it makes sense to visit them together. Göksu Travertines are also on the same route. If you are going to Kulakkaya Plateau, the waterfall is already on the way and does not require a separate detour.
Entrance Fee and Ticket
According to 2024 data, an adult ticket is 25 TL, and a student ticket is 15 TL. This ticket is also valid for Blue Lake, so you don't need to pay separately. Some visitors find the ticket booth unnecessary for a small area and prefer to take photos from outside by passing through the road next to the booth. Please confirm the current price with an official source before visiting.
Best Spot for Photos
The observation deck built opposite the waterfall is the most practical spot to frame both the cascade and the valley. In the morning, depending on the angle of the sun, a small rainbow can form on the water. Those who want to capture this detail prefer the early hours of the day.
Things to Pay Attention To
There is no large sign indicating the waterfall on the road. The turning point is immediately after a restaurant sign; you might miss it if you are not careful. The car park is a little further from the entrance, and walking distance may be required. Since the water decreases in summer, it is useful to adjust your expectations accordingly.
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