Kaz Dağları Waterfall Trail (Sütüven Şelalesi)

The Kaz Dağları Waterfall Trail leads to Sütüven Şelalesi (Sütüven Waterfall), a multi-tiered cascade set deep within the pine and broadleaf forests of Kaz Dağları (Mount Ida) National Park in Çanakkale province, northwestern Turkey. The trailhead is located approximately 7 kilometres off the D-550 highway near Edremit, and a rental car is the practical means of access — Çanakkale to the trailhead is approximately 1.5 hours by road. The route covers 4 kilometres round trip with 200 metres of total elevation change, making it the most accessible hike in the Kaz Dağları park and suitable for families and casual walkers. The path follows a well-marked forest track along a rocky streambed, with several creek crossings that may be wet underfoot in spring and early summer. Surface conditions alternate between compacted dirt, flat stone, and tree-root sections; trail shoes rather than heavy boots are adequate under dry conditions. The waterfall itself drops approximately 12 metres into a natural pool, which is swimmable during the warmer summer months. Shade is plentiful throughout the route due to a dense pine and chestnut canopy overhead. No permit is required; the national park entrance fee applies (approximately TRY 100–150 per person). Water from the stream is not recommended for drinking without treatment; hikers should carry 1.5 litres from Edremit. No huts or facilities exist on the trail, but picnic tables are located at the trailhead parking area. Peak waterfall flow occurs from April through June when snowmelt feeds the upper streams; by late August the flow reduces noticeably.