Halgurd (3607 m)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,847 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,847 ft
- Max elevation
- 11,849 ft
- TrailRank
- 30
- Min elevation
- 10,121 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 7 hours
- Coordinates
- 270
- Uploaded
- November 4, 2018
- Recorded
- September 2018
near Shilan, Arbīl (Iraq)
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Itinerary description
Halgurd is the second highest mountain of Iraq. Or, as the locals prefer, the second highest mountain of the autonomous region of kurdistan. To reach the trailhead, a 4WD is necessary. A narrow mountain course extends close to minefields from the first gulf war.
The ascent is not difficult and quickly done since a new build course leads to a saddle at 3080 m.
The most beautiful part of the hike is the wide ridge between the two summits.
But don´t forget: There are nearby PKK-camps. Attacks from the turkish military can happen at any time.
The ascent is not difficult and quickly done since a new build course leads to a saddle at 3080 m.
The most beautiful part of the hike is the wide ridge between the two summits.
But don´t forget: There are nearby PKK-camps. Attacks from the turkish military can happen at any time.
Waypoints
Waypoint
11,834 ft
Halgurd Nordgipfel (3607 m)
Waypoint
11,735 ft
Halgurd Südgipfel (3580 m)
Waypoint
10,156 ft
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