How to Get There: Access is possible via city transportation. Those coming from Istanbul can enter Düzce via the Gölyaka Tollgates using the D-100 Highway or the TEM Motorway, while those coming from Ankara can enter via the Kaynaşlı Tollgates using the D-100 Highway or the TEM Motorway. Cumayeri, located northwest of Düzce, is 21 kilometers from the city center.
Cumayeri-Dokuzdeğirmen Village is known for the Büyük Melen River flowing through it, but it is also renowned for its natural beauty and suitability for alternative outdoor sports. The region is one of the rare places where you can experience high adrenaline amidst unparalleled natural beauty.
The Büyük Melen River boasts a 13-kilometer rafting course, while the village is home to a 600-year-old ancient plane tree registered as a natural heritage site. Harmankaya Waterfall, located 5 km from the Dokuzdeğirmen Village rafting area, is a hidden paradise with a 700-meter moderately challenging hiking trail. Dokuzdeğirmen Village takes its name from the nine watermills built on the Melen River that flows through it. Professional rafting and canoeing are available year-round. Located northwest of Düzce, Cumayeri is 21 kilometers from the city center.