Sülüklügöl is a magical place. Especially
if it is autumn. First of all the trees of the lake
draw your attention. They are standing like poles
in the water, about 180 of them in many varieties
including oak. If it is summer and the water level
is low, you can see the centuries-old tree trunks
clearly. This interesting sight is a unique characteristic
of the location that cannot be seen anywhere else
in Turkey.
STORY OF THE TREES
The story of the underwater tree trunks dates back
to 1702. Due to a huge natural landslide, the Tavsansuyu
stream that flows through one of the largest valleys
of the Kapiorman Mountains was blocked. The water
accumulated in the valley and eventually became
a large lake. When the waters reached the level
of the landslide, the lake that was formed was called
Sülüklügöl, with depths measuring
as far as 1050 metres. Humidity caused the bark
of the trees to decay and drop off.