Lake Hazar

Lake Hazar, southeast of Elazığ, is the city’s leading nature and leisure destination, stretching along the foothills of Mount Hazarbaba with its clear waters, coastal recreation areas and traces of the archaeological Sunken City beneath the lake. In summer, the shoreline is the main attraction, while in other seasons the scenery and road routes come to the fore.

ElazığEastern AnatoliaTectonic Lake

HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Lake Hazar?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01A tectonic lake at the foothills of Mount Hazarbaba

02Shoreline and beach areas

03The archaeological Sunken City site beneath the lake

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereThe shores of Lake Hazar in Sivrice can be reached via the Elazığ–Diyarbakır highway; the lake is approximately 22–26 km from the city center.

◎Route TypeNature and Leisure Tourism · Tectonic Lake

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LocationSivrice / Elazığ

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Lake Hazar with Harput Castle / Keban Dam Lake in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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