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Asarkaya Urban Forest

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Asarkaya Urban Forest

Location

Ünye - Ordu / Türkiye

Surface Area

38 hectares

Elevation

330-360 metres

Activities

Picnic, nature walking, birdwatching, photography, sports activities

Asarkaya Urban Forest is an urban forest located within the boundaries of the Ünye district of Orduprovince in Türkiye. It is situated along the Ünye-Fatsa highway approximately 4 to 9 kilometers from the city center. Located at an elevation of 330 to 360 meters above sea level, this forested area has been reforested and developed as a recreational space by the Ünye Forest Management Directorate and Ünye Forest Management Office. The urban forest covers a total area of 38 hectares.


Asarkaya Kent Ormanı. (Ünye Belediyesi)

Ecosystem and Biodiversity

The urban forest hosts various tree species including chestnut, hornbeam, beech and black pine. The area is notable for its diverse plant species and wildlife. The forest provides suitable conditions for birdwatching and nature walkingand serves as a habitat for numerous wildlife species.


Asarkaya Kent Ormanı. (Ünye Belediyesi)

Recreational Use and Facilities

Asarkaya Urban Forest is open to the public throughout the year and is developed as a recreational area. Facilities within the site include a restaurant, café, restrooms and a mosque. Visitors are prohibited from bringing their own grills or gas cylinders; however, pre-prepared charcoal grills and samovars are available on-site. Recreational activities include picnicking, sports, nature walking, photography and birdwatching.


Asarkaya Kent Ormanı. (Ünye Belediyesi)

Geographical Location and Access

Asarkaya Urban Forest is located in the Cevizdere Neighborhood of Ünye district in Ordu province. Access to the forest is possible by private vehicle or public transportation within the city. Visitors can reach the coastal area by red-line dolmuşes and then access the forest via a 3-kilometer pedestrian climb.

Bibliographies

Karadeniz Kültür Envanteri. "Asarkaya Kent Ormanı." Accessed May 20, 2025.https://www.karadeniz.gov.tr/asarkaya-kent-ormani

Ordu Metropolitan Municipality. "Asarkaya Kent Ormanı Yolu Genişletiliyor." Ordu Büyükşehir Belediyesi Web Sitesi. Accessed May 20, 2025.https://www.ordu.bel.tr/haber/asarkaya-kent-ormani-yolu-genisletiliyor-43103

T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism. "Asarkaya Kent Forest Ünye/Ordu."Ordu İl Directorate of Culture and Tourism. Accessed May 20, 2025.https://ordu.ktb.gov.tr/TR-130281/asarkaya-kent-ormani-unyeordu.html

T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism. "Mesire Yerleri." ÜnyeTurizm Bakanlığı Bürosu. Accessed May 20, 2025.https://unyeturizmdanismaburosu.ktb.gov.tr/TR-248983/mesire-yerleri.html

Ünye Belediyesi. "Asarkaya Kent Ormanı." Ünye Belediyesi Web Sitesi. Accessed May 20, 2025.https://www.unye.bel.tr/sehir-rehberi/asarkaya-kent-ormani/

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AuthorBilge ÖztürkJuly 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM

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Contents

  • Ecosystem and Biodiversity

  • Recreational Use and Facilities

  • Geographical Location and Access