One of the most beautiful places we went on a caravan tour, where we explored tent and caravan camping areas in the Western Black Sea, was Bölüklü Plateau. Before going to the plateau, we had the opportunity to see monumental trees, one of which is 4 thousand years old and the other thousand years old. Despite the cold weather, Bölüklü Plateau camping area fascinated me with its nature and serenity. Bölüklü Plateau Video Where is Bölüklü Plateau Campground? Bölüklü Plateau camping area is located in the Gümeli document of Alaplı district of Zonguldak. You can reach the plateau, which is about 40 kilometers away from Alaplı, in an average of 1.5 hours, depending on the road condition. Below you can see the exact location of the plateau. How to Get to Bölüklü Plateau? After arriving in Gümeli Town, you can reach the plateau by following the Bölüklü Plateau sign. Bölüklü Plateau is 14 kilometers from Gümeli center and you can reach the plateau at an altitude of 1100 meters in approximately 40 minutes. The road that can be easily reached by 4 × 4 vehicles is not considered very suitable for passenger vehicles. So do not forget to consider the seasonal conditions and the condition of your vehicle. What's in Bölüklü Plateau? There is no private enterprise serving as a camping area in Bölüklü Plateau. You can camp wherever you want in the empty area on the plateau. There are two toilets in the plateau that are not in very good condition. There is also a fountain here. Let me say right away that the phone is not working in the vicinity. The weather of Bölüklü Plateau is really variable. Therefore, be sure to take warm clothes with you, taking into account that the weather can be cool, especially in the evening. The 4,000-year-old Monumental Tree Another thing you should definitely see while you are here is the 4,000-year-old yew tree. This tree is the oldest in Turkey; It is the oldest yew tree in the world. This 4 thousand year old tree is a detail that will cause you to question your existence in life. Being with a 4,000-year-old creature really puts you in a temporary shock. So think about it, this tree was here even when you, your ancestors, their ancestors, and even the ancestors of your ancestors were not here. Four thousand years. It's easy to say, really. This tree with a crown diameter of 9.5 meters, a trunk diameter of 245 cm and a height of 23 meters is said to have been around the world since the Bronze Age. How to Get to the Monument Tree? After parking your car, you can walk 600 meters to the monument tree, and you can reach it in 20-30 minutes by a path through the forest. There is a signboard at the entrance of the trail and the way you need to proceed is very clear. In a few places the direction of the tree is indicated by arrows. However, it may not be a good idea to go here alone, as you have to navigate through the forest and wildlife can be active. You can find the exact location of the tree here. Another thousand-year-old tree You may think that a thousand-year-old tree is not that impressive after a 4-thousand-year-old tree, but after 500 is the same for us. We do not mind from somewhere to the next; we can not calculate. So there is not much difference between 500 and 5 thousand in terms of human logic. The location of the thousand-year-old yew tree is much easier than the other tree. After parking your car, you can go up a few steps and go up to the tree. You can see the exact location of the tree here. I have to add one more thing about these trees. When I post trees on Twitter, a user says that these trees are not that old; He posted a link saying it was a concoction of someone who wanted to be media. When I examined the article on the link, I saw an explanation that the methods used to determine the ages of monumental trees may not be correct. Camping in Bölüklü Plateau is really enjoyable and safe. So much so that when the benevolence of the people living in the plateau was added to the beauty of the landscapes we saw, our camping pleasure in Bölüklü Plateau increased exponentially. Therefore, if you happen to pass on these sides, you should definitely stop by Bölüklü Plateau and monumental trees and even spend a night in Bölüklü Plateau if you have the opportunity. SOURCE: melkeontheroad.com