# Nemrut Caldera National Park designation and development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nemrut-caldera-national-park-designation-and-development
> Updated: 2026-09-04T12:35:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Nemrut Caldera in Bitlis, Turkey, was officially designated as a National Park following a Presidential Decision. The new status covers 4,804.61 hectares across the Tatvan, Ahlat, and Güroymak districts, aiming to protect the region’s crater lakes, geological formations, and ecosystems through coordinated management by the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks.

Following this designation, the area hosted its 8th traditional 30-kilometer crater hike. Organized by groups including the Nemrut Geopark Association, the event saw participants traverse the summit of Mount Nemrut to view the Nemrut Crater Lake and Lake Van. Organizers have called for increased investment and tourism development while maintaining environmental protections, with the long-term goal of seeking UNESCO World Heritage site status for the area.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Nemrut Caldera hosts 8th traditional 30-kilometer crater hike

Activists and nature lovers completed the 8th traditional 30-kilometer crater hike in Bitlis's Nemrut Caldera National Park, calling for conservation and UNESCO World Heritage status.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giresun-hosts-27th-whistle-language-festival

### 2026-08-18: Nemrut Caldera declared a National Park in Bitlis

The Nemrut Caldera in Bitlis, Turkey, has been officially designated as a National Park, covering over 4,800 hectares to protect its crater lakes and unique geological formations.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nemrut-caldera-declared-a-national-park-in-bitlis

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