Zinav Lake and Plateau

Zinav Plateau (Zinav Yaylası) is 3 kilometers from Yolüstü (Meğedün) Village of Reşadiye District. The waters of the lake are fresh. The lake is fed by a stream and small flowing water bodies. It has an average area of 1.5 square kilometers. The water discharging from the outlets reaches Kelkit Stream (Kelkit Çayı). There are no marshy areas along its banks. The average depth of the lake is around 10-15 meters. It is a protected forest area. The lake, which is suitable for fishing, has very delicious freshwater fish species such as carp, catfish, Japanese carp which is called red colored rudd. The region is a natural wonder with Zinav Plateau and Zinav Valley (Zinav Vadisi) where organic agriculture is practiced.