# Nature tourism promotion in Yüksekova

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nature-tourism-promotion-in-yksekova
> Updated: 2026-10-12T08:12:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Yüksekova Ecological Mountaineering and Sports Club Association (YEKDASDER) has been conducting expeditions in the Hakkâri region of Turkey to promote local natural heritage and ecotourism.

In late September, club members completed a three-day horseback exploration of the Cilo and Sat mountains, traversing high-altitude routes, glaciers, and the Berçelan Plateau. The initiative aimed to showcase the region’s geography and traditional nomadic lifestyles to a wider audience via social media.

Following this, in October, the association organized trekking and climbing excursions, including a trip for a visitor from Germany to the Sat Lakes area and Kerez Summit. These activities continue to focus on increasing environmental awareness and highlighting landmarks such as Sat Sivrisi and the Sılö plateaus.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Yüksekova's Sat Lakes region attracts visitor from Germany

A doctor from Cologne, Germany, visited the Sat Lakes and Kerez Summit in Yüksekova, Turkey, highlighting the region's natural beauty and promoting local ecotourism through YEKDASDER.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yksekovas-sat-lakes-region-attracts-visitor-from-germany

### 2026-09-22: Yüksekova explorers use horses to promote Cilo and Sat mountains

The YEKDASDER Sports Club organized a three-day horseback expedition through the Cilo and Sat mountains in Yüksekova to promote the region's natural landscapes and traditional culture.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yksekova-explorers-use-horses-to-promote-cilo-and-sat-mountains

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Cite as: Nature tourism promotion in Yüksekova. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nature-tourism-promotion-in-yksekova