History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Located at the foot of the Geyik Mountains, one of the most magnificent massifs of the Taurus Mountains, on the border of the Söbüçimen Plateau, Eğrigöl has been the summering area and caravan route crossing point of the Yoruk tribes for centuries. The yellow and white mountain water lilies blooming around the lake and the ice-cold melting snow waters are considered a miracle of nature among the local people. In Yoruk legends, it is told that the unmelted snow from the summit of Geyik Mountain flows into Eğrigöl, that the milk of the sheep and goat herds drinking from the lake's water is healing and that the lake carries a sacred serenity. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is an alpine lake of glacial and karst origin located at an altitude of approximately 2,500 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by steep limestone cliffs, alpine meadows and snow banks. Wild water lily flowers covering the lake surface in June and July and natural trout swimming in the clear water create the unique richness of the ecosystem. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Entrance to the area and hiking around the lake are completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the snowless period of the year (especially between June and October); In winter, transportation becomes impossible as the roads are closed with snow.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: It is high altitude alpine terrain; Since weather conditions can change rapidly, windbreakers and thermal clothing should be carried. Garbage should never be left in nature. Not suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs.•Facilities and Facilities:It is a completely untouched high plateau ecosystem; There are no commercial facilities or kiosks around it. Those who will camp must bring all their basic needs with them. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Söbüçimen Plateau Mevkii, Geyik Dağları Foothills, 07860 Gündoğmuş / Antalya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is connected to the plateau roads from Gündoğmuş district center or via Alanya Güzelbağ. The last 25-30 kilometers of the road is a stabilized mountain road and it is recommended to go with high-floor passenger or 4x4 off-road vehicles.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): There is no direct municipal public transportation service to the plateau; You can go there with private off-road vehicles or local transfers rented during the plateau festivals.•Parking Availability:Cars can be parked free of charge in the natural plains around the lake. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photo Spots and Framing:Wide shots and sunset reflections from the lakeshore framing yellow water lilies on the water with the snowy Deer Mountain peak in the background.•Light and Shooting Times:The still lake mirror moment in the early morning and the golden hour light in the afternoon.•Visit Time:The end of June, July and August, when the water lilies are blooming and the snow has just melted.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Fresh highland tulum cheese, Taurus thyme honey, sac roast and highland butter obtained from Yoruk tribes.