A Four-day hiking at Mount. Sabalan (Summer 2004)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 12.25 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5,820 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Very difficult
- Elevation loss
- 4,921 ft
- Max elevation
- 15,670 ft
- TrailRank
- 22
- Min elevation
- 10,009 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 133
- Uploaded
- July 15, 2017
near Panāhgāh-e Sabalān, Ardabīl (Iran)
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Itinerary description
About Sabalan:
Located in the extreme northwest of Iran, Sabalan is the country's third highest peak with 4811 m elevation. It is also higher than Mont Blanc in the Alps.
The mountain offers many attractions throughout the year. On the slopes of the mountain the mineral water from springs attracts large numbers of tourists each year, many of whom have faith in healing properties attributed to the springs. The nomadic people of the area live in small villages, with their round "Yurt" tents appealing to tourism. Sabalan has a ski resort (Alvars) and different tourist areas such as the Sarein spa. The mountain is known for its beautiful vistas, including the Shirvan gorge, where few climbers ever venture.
According to some beliefs, Mount Sabalan was the place where Zoroaster meditated for some years, so Mt. Savalan is one of the important sacred places in Zoroastrianism.
Based on nomadic beliefs, when all the snow of Sabalan melts, the end of time will come.
Located in the extreme northwest of Iran, Sabalan is the country's third highest peak with 4811 m elevation. It is also higher than Mont Blanc in the Alps.
The mountain offers many attractions throughout the year. On the slopes of the mountain the mineral water from springs attracts large numbers of tourists each year, many of whom have faith in healing properties attributed to the springs. The nomadic people of the area live in small villages, with their round "Yurt" tents appealing to tourism. Sabalan has a ski resort (Alvars) and different tourist areas such as the Sarein spa. The mountain is known for its beautiful vistas, including the Shirvan gorge, where few climbers ever venture.
According to some beliefs, Mount Sabalan was the place where Zoroaster meditated for some years, so Mt. Savalan is one of the important sacred places in Zoroastrianism.
Based on nomadic beliefs, when all the snow of Sabalan melts, the end of time will come.
Waypoints
Waypoint
13,839 ft
west shelter
Waypoint
15,666 ft
Sabalan peak lake
Waypoint
0 ft
Ghara Gol (Black lake)
Waypoint
12,343 ft
New Shelter
Waypoint
10,030 ft
Alvars Ski resort
Waypoint
13,868 ft
Saddle point
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