26.01.2026 19:01
The Karagöl Geosite at the foothills of Işık Mountain in the Kızılcahamam district of Ankara is covered in white with snowfall, and the new destination for those in the capital who want to spend their winter holiday in nature has become Işık Mountain instead of Uludağ.
The plateaus and Karagöl Geosite located at the foot of Işık Mountain, 35 kilometers away from the center of Kızılcahamam district in Ankara, offer a great opportunity for nature lovers for day trips and tent camping due to its clean air and natural beauty.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR WINTER HOLIDAY
After the snowfall, citizens from all over Turkey who want to enjoy nature took the road to Işık Mountain instead of Uludağ, seizing the opportunity of school holidays for their winter vacation.
SOME IN CARAVANS, SOME IN TENTS
Camping enthusiasts who want to spend time in nature either stayed in caravans around the lake or set up tents. Additionally, unique scenic views were created in Karagöl, surrounded by mountains covered in white and various trees, captured by drones during the winter season.
"IT CAN'T BE DESCRIBED, THEY WILL COME AND SEE, IT'S A PERFECT PLACE"
Serkan Çetin, who said they came to Işık Mountain to escape the stress of the city and that the atmosphere is beautiful, stated, "As you know, schools are on holiday, so we thought we would escape for a bit. I am from Kızılcahamam. I come here in the summer as well. In the summer, they leave the environment very dirty. Everywhere is trash. People need to be a bit more sensitive. We need to keep our surroundings clean. I sometimes collect trash here and throw it in the containers. It is not visible under this snow cover, but this happens a lot in the summer. Işık Mountain is very close to Ankara, a very beautiful place. They definitely need to come and see it. They need to see Işık Mountain instead of Uludağ. It can't be described, they will come and see, it's a perfect place," he expressed.