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A waterfall hidden in the highlands of central Türkiye is being prepared for visitors, as authorities move to formalize its status and complete access infrastructure in the surrounding area.
Dipsizgol (Bottomless Lake) Waterfall, located in the Dogansar district of Sivas, has been officially designated as a “Nature Park” by the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks under the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry.
The designation has triggered a coordinated effort to make the site accessible while preserving its ecological character.
Officials say the ongoing infrastructure and environmental arrangements are now about 90 percent complete, bringing the site close to being fully operational for tourism.
Situated around 82 kilometers (50.9 miles) from Sivas city center and 16 kilometers from the district center, the waterfall has remained relatively isolated until now.
Its new protected status places it within Türkiye’s broader strategy of expanding nature-based tourism beyond established coastal and urban destinations.
The waterfall is fed by Dipsizgol, located roughly 200 meters (656.1 feet) away, and drops from a height of about 50 meters.
Access to the base currently requires descending a 100-meter metal staircase, a detail that underscores both the site’s rugged terrain and the need for controlled visitor infrastructure.
The designation as a nature park signals a dual approach. On one hand, it recognizes the area’s ecological and geological value.
On the other hand, it allows for regulated public access, which officials see as a way to integrate lesser-known regions into the tourism economy.
Beyond its visual appeal, the surrounding area is defined by a dense forest ecosystem and varied geological formations, which authorities describe as key assets for nature tourism.
The site is expected to support a range of low-impact outdoor activities:
This positioning reflects a broader shift toward experience-based travel, where visitors are drawn not only to landmarks but also to activities embedded in natural environments.
While the project remains in its final stages, the near completion of infrastructure suggests that Dipsizgol Waterfall could soon be opened more widely to visitors.
The region has long remained outside mainstream travel routes, and this development signals a deliberate effort to reposition central Türkiye as a destination that both domestic and international travelers are encouraged to experience more directly and in new ways.
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