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Bu çalışmada Karaçay Kanyonu’nun coğrafi özellikleri ve bir jeomorfosit olarak potansiyeli araştırılmıştır. Kanyon, Kuzeydoğu Anadolu’da, Ardahan İli, Çıldır İlçesindedir. Çıldır ilçe merkezine 2, Ardahan merkeze 42 km uzaklıktadır. Kanyonu oluşturan Karaçay Deresi, Çıldır Gölü Havzası’nın kuzey ve kuzeydoğusundaki yüksek tepelerden doğan akarsulardan beslenmektedir. Çıldır Ovası’nın sularını drene eden Karaçay Deresi, ilçe merkezinin kuzeybatısında; Karaçay Kanyonunu oluşturup, Kura Nehrine bağlanmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, Karaçay Kanyonu’nun oluşumunu, morfometrik özelliklerini, ulaşılabilirliğini açıklamak, turistik çekiciliklerini tespit etmektir. Bu amaçla arazi çalışmalarıyla ölçümler yapılmış, topografik profiller çıkarılmıştır. CBS ve Uzaktan Algılama Teknikleriyle doğal ortam özellikleri analiz edilip, görsel materyallere dönüştürülmüştür. Kanyonun turizm potansiyelini belirlemek için analizler yapılmıştır. Kanyonun konumu, ulaşılabilirliği ve başlıca özelliklerinin açıklandığı, jeomorfoturizm temalı bir tanıtım broşürü hazırlanmıştır. Karaçay Kanyonu 7,41 km uzunluğa sahiptir. Kanyonun genişliği 1,49 km ile 790 m arasında değişmektedir. Kanyonda vadi tabanı ile plato yüzeyi arasındaki nispi yükselti farkı 400 m’yi bulmaktadır. Kanyon yamaçlarının eğimi genellikle %45-%80 arasında değişmektedir. Karaçay Kanyonu ve çevresinde Neojen ve Kuvaterner yaşlı birimler yer alır. En geniş alanı Pliyosen yaşlı Andezitler ve Bazaltik kayalar kaplar. Kanyona en yakın yerleşme Yıldırımtepe Köyü’dür. Kanyon içindeki Şeytan Kalesi olarak bilinen tarihi yapı yakın çevresinden ziyaretçi çekmektedir. Karaçay Kanyonu, konumu ve özelliklerine bağlı olarak Anadolu’nun az bilinen yörelerinden birindedir. Ancak kanyonun yakınında Çıldır, Aktaş gölleri, Akçakale Adası, Ani Harabeleri, On İki Havari Kilisesi, Kinzi Kalesi, Bilbilan Yaylası gibi turistik çekicilikler bulunmaktadır. Kanyon, Doğu Ekspresine ve havalimanına 100 km uzaklıktadır. Bu açıdan ulaşılabilirliği, turizm potansiyeli fazladır. Kanyondaki sıcaklık ve yağış koşulları, yılın 7 ayında jeomorfoturizm faaliyetlerine uygundur. Karaçay Kanyonu, derin vadisi, eğimli yamaçları, hidrografyası, tarihi yapıları ve çevresindeki diğer çekiciliklerle jeomorfolojiye, doğaya ilgi duyanların dikkatini çekecektir. Bugün kanyon içinde, Şeytan Kalesi’ne uzanan 1,5 km’lik yürüyüş parkurundan başka bir düzenleme yoktur. İklim, topografya koşulları göz önüne alınarak planlamaların yapılması, ziyaretçilere alternatif turizm olanakları sunacak donatıların kanyona eklenmesiyle Karaçay Kanyonu jeomorfoturizme kazandırılabilecektir.
In this study, the geographical characteristics of the Karaçay Canyon and the potential as a geomorphocyte were studied. The Canyon is located in the northeastern Anadolu, in the Ardahan Ili, in the Crazy District. It is 2 km from the district center, 42 km from the Ardahan center. The Karaçay Deresi, which forms the canyon, is fed by the flowers born from the high mountains in the north and northeast of the Crazy Lake Pool. The Karaçay Deresi, which drinks the waters of the Crazy Ovası, is northwest of the district center; it forms the Karaçay Canyon and connects to the Kura River. The purpose of the study is to explain the formation of the Karaçay Canyon, its morphometric characteristics, its availability, identify its tourist attractions. For this purpose, topographic profiles have been measured with land studies. With CBS and Remote Detection Techniques, natural environment properties are analyzed and transformed into visual materials. Analysis has been made to determine the tourism potential of the canyon. A promotional brochure on the theme of geomorf tourism, which describes the location, availability and main characteristics of the canyon, has been prepared. The Karaçay Canyon has a length of 7.41 km. The width of the canyon ranges from 1.49 km to 790 m. The relative elevation difference between the valley base and the plateau surface in the canyon finds 400 m. The curvature of the canyon spots usually varies between 45% and 80%. Karaçay Canyon and its surroundings are Neogen and Kuvaterner old units. The wider area of Pliyosen covers old Andezits and Basaltic rocks. The nearest settlement to the Canyon is the Lightning Village. The historic building known as the Devil's Castle in the Canyon attracts visitors from close proximity. Karaçay Canyon is one of the least known areas of Anatolia depending on its location and characteristics. But near the canyon there are tourist attractions such as Crazy, Aktaş Lakes, Akçakale Island, Ani Harabeleri, Twelve Apostolic Church, Kinzi Castle, Bilbilan Yaylası. The Canyon is 100 km from Eastern Express and the airport. In this regard, the availability, the tourism potential is more. The temperature and rain conditions in the canyon are suitable for geomorf tourism activities in the 7 months of the year. The Karaçay Canyon, its deep valley, its curved stairs, its hydrography, its historical structures and other attractions around it will attract the attention of those interested in geomorphology, nature. Today, there is no arrangement in the canyon, except the 1.5 km walk route that extends to the Devil's Castle. The climate, topography conditions will be taken into account, the planning will be made, the addition of equipment that will offer alternate tourism opportunities to visitors to the Canyon of Karaçay will be able to provide geomorf tourism.
In this study, the geographical features of Karaçay Canyon and its potential as a geomorphosis have been investigated. The canyon is in Çıldır District, Ardahan Province, in Northeast Anatolia. It is 2 km from Çıldır town center and 42 km from Ardahan city center. The Karaçay Creek, which forms the canyon, is fed by rivers rising from high hills in the north and northeast of the Çıldır Lake Basin. Karaçay Creek drains the waters of Çıldır Plain. Northwest of Çıldır district center; After creating the Karaçay Canyon, it is connected to the Kura River. The aim of the study is to explain the formation, morphometric features, accessibility of Karaçay Canyon, and determine its touristic attractions. For this purpose, measurements were made with field studies and topographic profiles were drawn. Natural environment characteristics were analyzed with GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques and transformed into visual materials. Analyzes were made to determine the tourism potential of the canyon. A promotional brochure with the theme of geomorphotourism was prepared, explaining the location, accessibility and some features of the canyon. Karaçay Canyon has a length of 7.41 km. The width of the canyon varies between 1.49 km and 790 m. In the canyon, the relative elevation difference between the valley floor and the plateau surface reaches 400 m. The slope of the canyon slopes generally varies between 45% and 80%. There are Neogene and Quaternary aged units in and around Karaçay Canyon. Pliocene aged Andesites and Basaltic rocks cover the largest area. The closest settlement to the canyon is Yıldırımtepe Village. The historical building known as Şeytan Kalesi in the canyon attracts visitors from its immediate surroundings. Karaçay Canyon is located in one of the relatively less known regions of Anatolia, depending on its location and characteristics. However, there are important touristic attractions such as Çıldır, Aktaş lakes, Akçakale Island, Ani Harabeleri, On İki Havari Church, Kinzi Castle, Bilbilan Plateau near the canyon. The Canyon is about 100 km from the East Express and the airport. In this respect, its accessibility and tourism potential is high. The temperature and precipitation conditions in the canyon are suitable for geomorphic tourism activities in 7 months of the year. Karaçay Canyon will attract the attention of those who are interested in geomorphology and nature with its deep valley, sloping slopes, hydrography, historical buildings and other attractions around it. Today, there is no arrangement in the canyon other than the 1.5 km walking track that extends to Şeytan Kalesi. The plans to be made considering the climate and topography conditions, and the addition of the equipment that will offer alternative tourism opportunities to the visitors, will enable the Karaçay Canyon to be brought into geomorphotourism.
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