Kurşunlu Waterfall

Kurşunlu Şelalesi is a natural nature park and waterfall located within the central district boundaries of Antalya province in Türkiye’s Mediterranean Region. It is accessible via a 7-kilometer road branching north from the Soğucaksu Bridge, off the 24th kilometer of the Antalya-Isparta highway. The waterfall is situated at an elevation of 80 meters above sea level, at coordinates 36°59′ north latitude and 30°43′ east longitude.

The waterfall attracts attention with its 18-meter drop and seven interconnected ponds formed by smaller cascades. The small pool formed at the base of the fall, known as a devkazan, has a depth of 5 to 6 meters, a length of approximately 36 meters, and a width of 45 meters. Located within a 2-kilometer canyon on Antalya travertines, Kurşunlu Şelalesi was opened to the public as a park in 1986. On 21 May 1991, the Ministry of Forestry declared its 394-hectare section a Nature Park. While the waterfall and picnic area cover 33 hectares, the total area of the nature park is 596.54 hectares.

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Kurşunlu Şelalesi Nature Park is distinguished by its healthy forest structure and rich biological diversity. Red pine trees dominate the region; however, eastern oak, laurel, carob, wild olive, mastic tree, willow and fig trees are also found individually or in small groups. The forest understory consists of myrtle, hawthorn, oleander, blackberry, wild rose, milkvetch, alder, linden, kermes oak, oregano, wild mint, island onion, juniper, ferns and vines. Aquatic plants include water lilies, water mint and reeds on the surface; water hyacinths and filamentous green algae in the water; and water lilies as floating plants.

The fauna of the nature park is also highly diverse. Species observed in the area include wild boar, fox, rabbit, badger, squirrel, bat, hoopoe, woodpecker, jay, mallard, quail, reed warbler, black kite, sparrowhawk, water rail, water turtle, snake, lizard, chub, carp, pike-perch, trout and mullet. This rich flora and fauna have made Kurşunlu Şelalesi an attractive destination for eco-tourism activities such as nature walking, plant observation and wildlife watching.

Kurşunlu Şelalesi was opened to the public as a park in 1986 and granted Nature Park status in 1991. Managed by the Sixth Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, the area is heavily visited year-round by both domestic and international tourists due to its biological diversity, natural landscape beauty, proximity to the city center and favorable climate. The numerous small and large waterfalls, maquis formations and lily-covered ponds highlight the park’s exceptional landscape value. With these features, Kurşunlu Şelalesi Nature Park stands out as one of Türkiye’s important nature conservation areas.

Kurşunlu Şelalesi Nature Park offers natural landscape beauty integrated with striking water and rock formations. The clean air and scenic views surrounding the waterfall attract numerous visitors for day trips and picnics. Within the park, facilities include viewing terraces, a children’s playground, a restaurant, parking, walking trails, drinking water and restrooms. Access is provided by private vehicles as well as municipal buses and minibuses. The park, located 22 kilometers from Antalya city center, is also reachable via the Antalya-Aksu highway.

The most suitable period for visits is between April and December. Activities such as day picnics, nature walks and tented camping are possible. Facilities are available within the park to meet visitors’ food and beverage needs.