Things to Do in Hozat: 6 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Hozat

• 2 Historic
• 2 Religious
• 2 Nature

While you are in Hozat, you can also see the highlights of Tunceli province. These places are in other districts; Hozat is about 40 km from the provincial centre.

• Munzur Valley National Park — A 42,000-hectare national park between Tunceli and Ovacık, declared in 1971; it is known for its stream sources and springs, endemic plant species and wildlife.
• Munzur Mountains — Mountain ranges that stretch for about 130 km from the north-west to the north-east of the province and are difficult to cross.
• Pertek Castle — A castle on a pointed rock on the bank of the Murat River, which took on the look of an island when Keban Dam Lake was filled.
• Munzur Springs — The springs at the source of the Munzur Stream in Ovacık, associated with the legend of Munzur Baba.
• Pülümür Valley — A valley surrounded by plateaus, through which the Pülümür Stream winds.
• Hozat — The district that became the centre of the Dersim Sanjak in 1847.

Practical Information for Visiting Hozat

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Summer months (June–September)

Places to visit

6 places

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  Gulik (wheat and chickpea soup)

  A traditional soup made with cracked wheat, chickpeas and red pepper, it is the most distinctive flavour of Hozat cuisine.

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  Keledoş (bean and bulgur dish)

  A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, it is an essential flavour on winter tables. Prepared by local people on special days, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.

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  Şavak Peyniri ve Tulum Peyniri (Şavak and tulum cheeses)

  Cheeses produced on the basis of livestock farming in the districts of Çemişgezek, Hozat and Pertek.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Hozat

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  Alevi Culture

  Hozat is a district where Alevi culture is strongly lived. Cemevis, semah ceremonies and traditional rituals are important parts of cultural life.

Local Products

• Bal (honey) — Wildflower honey gathered on Hozat's high plateaus is known in the region for being natural and unadulterated.

Economy

The economy of Hozat is based on farming and livestock. Small livestock farming and beekeeping are the main sources of income. Wheat and barley are also produced.

How to Get to Hozat

Hozat is 40 km from Tunceli city centre. Access is by road. There are regular minibus services from Tunceli.

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Other Districts of Tunceli

• Tunceli Central District 6 places Munzur Valley National Park (Munzur Vadisi Milli Parkı), Munzur Springs (Munzur Gözeleri) and Tunceli Castle (Tunceli Kalesi)
• Çemişgezek 6 places Çemişgezek Castle (Çemişgezek Kalesi), Shores of Keban Dam Lake (Keban Baraj Gölü Kıyıları) and Çemişgezek Grand Mosque (Çemişgezek Ulu Camii)
• Mazgirt 4 places Mazgirt Castle (Mazgirt Kalesi), Shores of Keban Dam Lake (Keban Baraj Gölü Kıyıları) and Bağın Castle (Bağın Kalesi)
• Nazımiye 5 places Dereova Waterfall (Dereova Şelalesi), Harik Hot Springs (Harik Kaplıcaları) and Munzur Mountains (Munzur Dağları)
• Ovacık 4 places Munzur Valley National Park (Ovacık Entrance), Munzur Springs (Munzur Gözeleri) and Mercan Valley (Mercan Vadisi)
• Pertek 5 places Pertek Castle, Keban Dam Lake and Pertek Grand Mosque
• Pülümür 6 places Pülümür Valley, Pülümür Castle and Pülümür Şelaleleri