Uzungöl

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Uzungöl, meaning “Long Lake” (also called Şeraho in the local Romeyka language), is a lake and nearby village in the Çaykara district of Trabzon Province, Turkey. The lake lies in a valley along the Haldizen Stream and was formed when a landslide created a natural dam. It is about 95 km southeast of Trabzon city center and 19 km from Çaykara.

Uzungöl is part of Uzungöl Nature Park, established on October 3, 1989, and is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, with surrounding mountains, forests, and often fog in the valley.

The area has become a popular tourist destination, with many hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops in the village along the lake. In 2008, a concrete barrier was built along the lakeshore to keep waves from wetting nearby roads. Some locals and environmentalists protested, arguing that the barrier turned part of the lake into an artificial pool and harmed the natural environment.