Oylat Cave

Oylat Cave, located in the İnegöl district of Bursa, is a cave formed approximately 3 million years ago. The cave has a total length of 720 meters and consists of two main sections. The first section comprises narrow galleries, while the second section consists of a large collapse chamber. The cave contains stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and dripstone pools.

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Situated in the İnegöl district of Bursa, within the Oylat Hot Springs and Oylat Waterfall region.

Located at an elevation of 750 meters above sea level.

Age: Approximately 3 million years.

Total Length: Approximately 720 meters.

Structure: A fossil cave formed along fault lines.

Horizontal orientation with a meandering profile.

Consists of two main sections:

• First section: Narrow galleries extending from the entrance to the collapse end.
• Second section: A large collapse chamber containing large blocks and dripstone formations.

Stable temperature throughout the year: 18ºC.

Average humidity: 85–90%.

• The cave contains stalactites, stalagmites, and columns.
• The growth rate of stalactites and stalagmites is approximately 1 centimeter per 16 years.
• Inside, there are multi-layered water pools known as dripstone pools.

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• The cave is visited by approximately 300,000 people annually.
• Inside, there is a route consisting of about 500 steps.
• It is noted that many visitors suffer from asthma and bronchitis.

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