Dzoraglukh village – Mount Teghenis 1- Yeghipatrush village
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 34.68 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,494 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 7,408 ft
- Max elevation
- 9,018 ft
- TrailRank
- 28
- Min elevation
- 3,777 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 6030
- Uploaded
- December 7, 2018
- Recorded
- December 2018
near Verin Shorzha, Gegharkʼunikʼ (አርሜኒያ)
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Itinerary description
Hiking trail description
This trail is located in Dzoraglukh village of Aragatsotn province. The trail passes through solid path, forests and the peaks of Tsaghkunyats sierra by reaching to the summit of Mount Teghenis 1. The panoramic view of the trail is wonderful, hikers can see many peaks of other sierras and the peaks of Aragats. It ends in Yeghipatrush village near Yeghipatrush church.
Monuments description
Mount Teghenis 1 is situated on the border of Aragatsotn and Kotayk provinces and has 2801 m altitude from the sea level. On the slopes of the mount are situated the recreational zones of Armenia: Hankavan, Bjni, Aghveran, Arzakan, Buzhakan that are known with their healing mineral waters, wet and fresh air, and soft climate.
Yeghipatrush village has 2000 m altitude from the sea level. There is an old church with unique architectural style called Yeghipatrush that was built in 10-13th centuries. There are two huge khachkars (cross stones) with 3.5 height near the church
Flora
Tsaghkunyats sierra is mainly forested. The climate is wet that is why the mountains are covered with oak, hawthorn, sesame trees. On the slopes of the Mount Teghenis 1 various herbs are growing.
Fauna
Tsaghkunyats sierra has very rich fauna. On the way hikers can meet wolves, foxes, wild rabbits etc. The birds are forest and field loose, whale, quail, reindeer, woodpecker. Also, during hot season the snakes are also evident on the slopes of the mount.
Safety and Security
The mobile connections of Ucom and Viva Cell-MTS functions without interruptions. In case of emergency, call 911 or 112. Be aware of leashed-off dogs in the villages.
Technical parameters
Best period: May-October
Distance: 68 km from Yerevan
Duration: 1 hour 23 min
Hiking trail length: 20 km
Walk duration: 5 hours
Altitude from the see level: 2000-2801m
Take hot tea or bottled water with you
How to reach to the trail
First of all, the hikers must reach to Dzoraglugh village by car. Please, use taxi service with taximeters.
This trail is located in Dzoraglukh village of Aragatsotn province. The trail passes through solid path, forests and the peaks of Tsaghkunyats sierra by reaching to the summit of Mount Teghenis 1. The panoramic view of the trail is wonderful, hikers can see many peaks of other sierras and the peaks of Aragats. It ends in Yeghipatrush village near Yeghipatrush church.
Monuments description
Mount Teghenis 1 is situated on the border of Aragatsotn and Kotayk provinces and has 2801 m altitude from the sea level. On the slopes of the mount are situated the recreational zones of Armenia: Hankavan, Bjni, Aghveran, Arzakan, Buzhakan that are known with their healing mineral waters, wet and fresh air, and soft climate.
Yeghipatrush village has 2000 m altitude from the sea level. There is an old church with unique architectural style called Yeghipatrush that was built in 10-13th centuries. There are two huge khachkars (cross stones) with 3.5 height near the church
Flora
Tsaghkunyats sierra is mainly forested. The climate is wet that is why the mountains are covered with oak, hawthorn, sesame trees. On the slopes of the Mount Teghenis 1 various herbs are growing.
Fauna
Tsaghkunyats sierra has very rich fauna. On the way hikers can meet wolves, foxes, wild rabbits etc. The birds are forest and field loose, whale, quail, reindeer, woodpecker. Also, during hot season the snakes are also evident on the slopes of the mount.
Safety and Security
The mobile connections of Ucom and Viva Cell-MTS functions without interruptions. In case of emergency, call 911 or 112. Be aware of leashed-off dogs in the villages.
Technical parameters
Best period: May-October
Distance: 68 km from Yerevan
Duration: 1 hour 23 min
Hiking trail length: 20 km
Walk duration: 5 hours
Altitude from the see level: 2000-2801m
Take hot tea or bottled water with you
How to reach to the trail
First of all, the hikers must reach to Dzoraglugh village by car. Please, use taxi service with taximeters.
Waypoints
Waypoint
3,788 ft
Finish MTB
Waypoint
9,018 ft
Highest point starting downhill
Waypoint
7,701 ft
Verin Shorzha starting MTB
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