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Ohtamış Waterfall

May 30, 2015 By Justin Leonard

Beautiful Ohtamış Falls
Beautiful Ohtamış Falls

Ohtamış_3Ordu’s natural beauty is one of the many reasons that lead me to move here.  There are many undiscovered destinations, but there are also several well-known places that you just can’t miss when you come to visit.  One of these destinations is Ohtamış Waterfall in the county of Ulubey.  It’s about an hours drive from the City of Ordu along some of the most beautiful roads in Turkey.

Path down to falls.
Path down to falls.

Ohtamış Waterfall isn’t just any waterfall.  It’s considered the tallest waterfall in the entire Black Sea Region of Turkey.  Even with credentials like that it still remains relatively untouched by tourism.  The waterfall is secluded and only can be reached on foot and with permission from locals who live at the entrance of the path to the falls.  They extremely friendly and will be more than happy to show the way if you so desire.  The path is steep but easily passable.  There is even a section were you have to skip across a shallow creek.  The roar of the falls will lead the way and assure you that you are headed in the right direction.

The falls will certainly not disappoint.

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Road_to_Ohtamış
Look for the signs.

Directions:  There are a couple of ways to get to the falls.  If you want a little off-road adventure…Travel on Highway D855 from Ordu towards Gürgentepe.  After 20 km past Ulubey (7 km before Gürgentepe) there will be a dirt road on the left with a sign to the falls.  This road will lead towards the village of Ohtamış.  Keep going straight until you find another sign to the falls.  Remember, the waterfall is at the bottom of the valley.   The less adventurous route…Travel Highway D855 until Ulubey.  In Ulubey you will turn left at the town square and follow the signs toward the village of Akoluk.  After passing Akoluk keeping going until you see a sign for the falls.   No dirt roads!

Filed Under: Adventures, General, Mini Adventures, Top Destinations, Ulubey Tagged With: nature, ohtamış, Ulubey, Waterfall

This is rude – Ulubey

March 3, 2015 By Justin Leonard

Ulubey_BikeIt is my goal at advertureordu.com to visit and highlight each of the towns and counties of Ordu.  A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel to the nearby town of Ulubey, which translates as Great Ruler.  It’s only about 20 km (or 13 mi) from home so its quite easy to get to on the Ordu Sivas Highway.  While taking my morning walk I noticed a strange looking mountain to the south.  The shape is rather unique like that of an upside-down cone.  I did a little research and the name of the mountain is Şuayip Tepesi, or “This is rude” Mountain.  The mountain is essentially on the border between the county of Ordu and the county of Ulubey.   I decided to go and learn why it’s so rude.

To learn more about Ulubey, please check out our “Ulubey” webpage under “Counties of Ordu” found under “About Ordu” menu heading.  Or click Here.

Unfortunately I did figure out the source of the name, however I was pleased to discover a nice little town in the foothills of the Canik Mountains.  I had an opportunity to walk around the town and take a few pictures. Afterwards I enjoyed a huge “homemade” lunch at a placed called Food World, or Yemek Dünyası.  For only 8 turkish lira, about $3.25, I got more food than I could possible eat including: eggplant meatball casserole, rice with a baked beans, a loaf of bread, and a dessert.  It was crowded, which is usually a good sign, and because of the crowd the seating was family style.  It’s a great way to meet people, but also I could tell people were a little worried I might sit at there table.   But no one wants to be rude.

Filed Under: About Ordu, General, Ulubey

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