Geological Structure

Its geological structure consists of limestones and karstic landforms. Tectonic movements have a role in the formation of Beyşehir Lake, which is a karstic polye.

FAUNA:

Mammals: Wild Goat, Marten, Wild Boar, Badger, Rabbit, Wood Squirrel, Bear, Fox, Wolf, Lynx are the mammal species found in the National Park and its immediate surroundings.

Birds: Partridge, Sandpiper, Starling, Thrush, Eagle, Hawk, Vulture, Owl, and other insectivorous birds are found in the National Park and its immediate surroundings.

Water birds: 181 bird species including 62 native, 43 winter migrants, 49 summer migrants, 27 transit migrants were identified.

Fish: Velvet, Sudak, Carp, Freshwater mullet fish and Crayfish are found.

FLORA:

Forest Trees: Larch, cedar, Taurus fir, juniper (kokar, tall, tar, common), oak (pulley, pırnal, Lebanon, hairy, thuja), aspen, along the streams; trees such as linden, plane, willow,

As sub-flora: In addition to perennial plants such as barberry, spruce, wild rose, blackberry, boyacı sumac, geven, there are more than 80 medicinal and aromatic herbaceous plant species, although they have not been fully identified. According to the determination made by SDÜ, 195 of the 1200 taxa identified in the general area are endemic. There are more than 80 medicinal and aromatic plants and nearly 35 mushroom species.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL ASSETS:

One of the most important resource values of the national park which has a geological karstic structure is Pınar Gözü Cave. Another important resource value is Beyşehir Lake and islands. The National Park also attracts attention with its flora and fauna structure. There are 201 endemic plant species in the National Park. Of these species, 169 are broad endemic and 32 are narrow endemic. In the National Park, which is known for its cedars, black pine, juniper, oak communities and disturbed maquis formations constitute the important flora structure, while waterfowl communities in Beyşehir Lake and songbirds, partridges and birds of prey in the interior are important fauna values. In addition, mammals such as wolves, foxes, wild boars, martens and rabbits are also found in the National Park.

PINARGÖZÜ CAVE: It is the longest cave in Turkey with a length of 15 km. The area where it is located is very rich in terms of caves and the possibility of many undiscovered caves shows that the region is geologically rich. There is a 720 m. elevation difference between the beginning and the end of the cave. The exploration of the cave has not been fully completed. On the other hand, Kuyukuyu cave, which was discovered in Dedegöl Mountain in 1996, ranks 125th among the deepest caves in the world and 3rd in our country with its depth of 832 m. (1231 m. in length)

CURRENT USE

There are two day use areas within the National Park:

In Kızıldağ section: 1 Country Restaurant, 1 Buffet, 5 Forest Lodge, 1 Masjid, Tent Campground, 5 toilets and 2 Fountains.

Yenişarbademli section: (Pınargözü Day Use Area) There is 1 Country Restaurant, 1 WC and 1 dishwashing place.

PLACES TO SEE IN KIZILDAĞ NATIONAL PARK

• Cedar Forest
• Beysehir Lake
• Pinar Gozu Cave,
• Mada Island,
• Blue Cedar Hotel,
• Daily Use Area.

ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE DONE IN KIZILDAĞ NATIONAL PARK

• Observation of Rich Vegetation and Geological Structure,
• Camping,
• Nature Walk
• Picnic
• Photography
• Accommodation is available.

ACCOMMODATION IN KIZILDAĞ NATIONAL PARK

There are 5 bungalows with a bed capacity of 6 people each in the National Park. There is 1 country café for food needs.

There is also Mavi Sedir Hotel with a capacity of 67 beds operated by the private sector in the National Park. The hotel serves as bed and breakfast.

TRANSPORT: It is connected to the country transportation network by the Isparta-Konya highway passing north of the national park. The current main entrance gate is 2 km. away from the city center of Şarkikaraağaç district. Konya-Isparta highway passes through the north of the National Park. The railroad goes as far as Eğirdir in the west and Akşehir in the north. The distance of Isparta airport to Şarkikaraağaç is approximately 145 kilometers.

Its geological structure consists of limestones and karstic landforms. Tectonic movements have a role in the formation of Beyşehir Lake, which is a karstic polye.