Kapuzbaşı Waterfalls

Kapuzbaşı waterfall, the second highest
waterfall of the world, charms people. As
for the altitude, except for the Victoria waterfall
(1000m), Kapuzbaşı waterfall has an
altitude of 700m, higher than Niagara waterfall
in the U.S.A. (55m), İmatra waterfall
in Finland (25m), Tortum waterfall in Erzurum
(50m), Düden (25m) and Manavgat
(5m) in Antalya.
Kapuzbaşı waterfall is fed from the snow
and the glaciers on the top of Aladağlar
and, welcomes its visitors by the icy cold
water in the summer. Yeşilköy waterfall is
located on the banks of Zamantı river and
at the head of the natural bridge covering
the river at 20 meters.
Water coming out loudly from various tiny
and huge holes on the slopes of the valley
in a springing manner, pours into Suarısı
brook and mixes into Zamantı river.
There are five big, two small total seven waterfalls,
ranging from 30-70 altitude. Each
of them is powerful enough to feed the
brook. Besides, 7 km away from the district,
Derebağ waterfall is also a magnificent natural
beauty. The area is 165 km away from
the city center of Kayseri and the widening
of the stabilized part of the 62 km route
between Yahyalı and Kapuzbaşı has been
finished. Asphalting has started. The scene
of the road, which is mostly through the
forest, is truly charming. It relaxes people.
Kapuzbaşı waterfalls are within the borders
of Alacadağlar National Park. The waterfall
is one of the best stops in the trekking area
in Alacadağlar. The groups which complete
the pass of Alacadağlar between Adana and
Kayseri in five days camp near Kapuzbaşı
waterfalls on the fourth day. It is advisable
to go to the area in summer.