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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Tortum Waterfall

Erzurum, Turkey

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 64 2026
Tortum Waterfall

A roughly 50-metre fall on the Tortum River drops in a wide cascade, with spray that soaks visitors at its base. Visitors reach it from the Erzurum-Artvin road, park at the entrance, then take stairs and trails down to the falls.

Highlights

  • Roughly 48-metre drop
  • Spray at the base
  • Viewing terraces and stairs

Good to know

  • Parking 50 TL at the entrance
  • Entry 30 TL, students 20 TL
  • Most water flows in spring

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