The recreational potential of S z r Waterfall and its environment in terms of sustainability

Tectonic feature, lithological and topographical structure, climatic conditions and river regimes of our country result in obsessing a great potential in terms of waterfalls. But it cannot be stated that this potential is being used touristic enough. Whereas, these natural water bodies attracting people with the beauty of landscapes, can be evaluated as alternative to coastal tourism in the range of tourism by protecting natural appearance, overcoming the lack of infrastructure and advertising.S z r Waterfall, which is the subject to our research, is located in the boundaries of S z r town of Gemerek district of Sivas Province. Waterfall, is located 19 km away Sivas-Kayseri highway, can be reached any time of year. Closeness to main road and accessibility to the waterfall arise the attractiveness of touristic.S z r Waterfall consists of G ksu stream (S z r water), is one of the branches of the Red River, with water falling over travertine step. Approximately 22-meter-high waterfall water falls in line of seven drops. This may vary according to the seasons and the amount of water passing through the waterfall.Although S z r Waterfall and the surrounding are known by local people, it is insufficiently known across the country. We believe that this touristic value will take its rightful share of the tourism pie with the introduction of the scope of nature-based ecotourism at the second degree natural site that has been declared by Sivas Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection Regional Office in 2001 and that has the necessary infrastructure facilities. At this point, we hope that our study will contribute to increasing the introduction and awareness of the waterfall.