Lake Erçek

Nature & Outdoors İpekyolu Van

Lake Erçek (Turkish: Erçek Gölü, Armenian: Արճակ լիճ, Kurdish: Gola Erçekê) is an endorheic salt lake in Van Province in eastern Turkey, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Lake Van. The lake sits at...

Lake Erçek - Van
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About Lake Erçek

Lake Erçek (Turkish: Erçek Gölü, Armenian: Արճակ լիճ, Kurdish: Gola Erçekê) is an endorheic salt lake in Van Province in eastern Turkey, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Lake Van. The lake sits at an elevation of about 1,803 metres (5,915 ft), and has an area of 106.2 square kilometres (41.0 sq mi) and a mean depth of 18.45 metres (60.5 ft). The northern and western shores are steep and rocky, whereas the southern and eastern shores slope gently with mudflats and coastal plains.

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Location and Access

Lake Erçek is located in İpekyolu district, Van. Coordinates are 38.67170, 43.57830. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Van.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Erçek is located in İpekyolu, Van. Coordinates: 38.67170, 43.57830.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Van and visit Lake Erçek with a professional tour guide.

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