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The Best Hiking Trails in Ararat (Armenia)

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Photo of Angels' Canyon Loop / Hike Armenia Trail / Ararat region Photo of Azat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia Photo of Pink gorge / Vardaguyn canyon / Վարդագույն կիրճ / Armenia
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  • Angels' Canyon Loop / Hike Armenia Trail / Ararat region

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    near Yeranos, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    6.73mi
    Elevation +
    640f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAngels' Canyon Loop / Hike Armenia Trail / Ararat region Photo ofAngels' Canyon Loop / Hike Armenia Trail / Ararat region Photo ofAngels' Canyon Loop / Hike Armenia Trail / Ararat region

    Angels' Canyon is a popular destination for both hikers and nature lovers as well . And it's quite popular for "instagram lovers" as a lot of people get here just to take photos and not to hike. The rocky view of the c...

    This walking route is very easy. I hiked in May, early in the morning so it was not very warm.
    larsjohansson

  • Azat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia

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    near Lanjazat, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    545f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAzat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia Photo ofAzat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia Photo ofAzat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia

    ATTENTION! The trail has been updated as a hotel is being built at the spot where the trail originally began. For the most accurate trail information, please follow the link below: ↴ https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-tra...

    A short beautiful hike near Yerevan, and it is suitable for winter time. We hiked it in February
    szann

  • Pink gorge / Vardaguyn canyon / Վարդագույն կիրճ / Armenia

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    near Lanjazat, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    9.38mi
    Elevation +
    1919f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPink gorge / Vardaguyn canyon / Վարդագույն կիրճ / Armenia Photo ofPink gorge / Vardaguyn canyon / Վարդագույն կիրճ / Armenia Photo ofPink gorge / Vardaguyn canyon / Վարդագույն կիրճ / Armenia

    The Pink gorge, Pink Canyon or Vardaguyn gorge ( Վարդագույն կիրճ ) is a marvelous place hidden in the Yeranos mountains ( Երանոսի լեռներ ). Though there are some variations of this trail, there is just a tad difference ...

    A beautiful hike with picturesque views of the Azat reservoir and pink rocks. The first part was slightly challenging: w...
    szann
    Отличный трэк и превосходное описание маршрута! Спасибо, Шушан)
    lyutita

  • Mets Parakhadem Mountain / Classic Trail with waypoints / Ararat region

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    near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    8.54mi
    Elevation +
    2628f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMets Parakhadem Mountain / Classic Trail with waypoints / Ararat region Photo ofMets Parakhadem Mountain / Classic Trail with waypoints / Ararat region Photo ofMets Parakhadem Mountain / Classic Trail with waypoints / Ararat region

    ▶ Distance from Yerevan to the Trailhead (3 km before Tigranashen village) 80 km 1 hr 20 min ▶ Recommended for: Hikers who enjoy moderate trails through the mountains with stunning views. Also suitable for those vis...

    Thank you so much for providing this route. It was incredibly helpful in planning the hike.
    Gor_engibaryan

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  • Մեծ Փարախադեմ~Mountain Mets Parakhadem

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    near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Wind From Nowhere
    Distance
    8.87mi
    Elevation +
    2559f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofՄեծ Փարախադեմ~Mountain Mets Parakhadem Photo ofՄեծ Փարախադեմ~Mountain Mets Parakhadem Photo ofՄեծ Փարախադեմ~Mountain Mets Parakhadem

    We started our hike near Tigranashen village and ended in the same place. As all the summits, it may be quite windy there, even in ward days. No water sources on the way. The views are amazing 😍 Some people end the h...

    Thank you for the track!
    szann

  • Temple of Garni, Gilan Village, Waterfall of Goddess Astghik, St. Stephanos Monastery

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    near Mets Gilanlar, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    5.30mi
    Elevation +
    1247f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 1.0
    Photo ofTemple of Garni, Gilan Village, Waterfall of Goddess Astghik, St. Stephanos Monastery Photo ofTemple of Garni, Gilan Village, Waterfall of Goddess Astghik, St. Stephanos Monastery Photo ofTemple of Garni, Gilan Village, Waterfall of Goddess Astghik, St. Stephanos Monastery

    Hiking trail description The hike is located on the shared border between the provinces of Kotayk and Ararat. After visiting the Garni temple in the village of Garni and exploring its magnificent facade, the trail will ...

    We tried to get at the Gilan village but without success. The road from Garni can better be taken with a jeep like car. ...
    Adrien T'Kint

  • Tigranashen - Mets Parakhadem - Karmir Kar - Armash / Armenia

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    near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    12.36mi
    Elevation +
    2697f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofTigranashen - Mets Parakhadem - Karmir Kar - Armash / Armenia Photo ofTigranashen - Mets Parakhadem - Karmir Kar - Armash / Armenia Photo ofTigranashen - Mets Parakhadem - Karmir Kar - Armash / Armenia

    Mets Parakhadem (Մեծ Փարախադեմ ) is one of the most impressive summits of Urts mountains or Urtsi mountain range ( Ուրծի լեռներ / Ուրծի լեռնաշղթա ). The height of Mets Parakhadem is 1955 m, and though it's not the highe...

  • Urts mountain I Urtsi mountains I Ararat I Armenia

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    near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    3947f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUrts mountain I Urtsi mountains I Ararat I Armenia Photo ofUrts mountain I Urtsi mountains I Ararat I Armenia Photo ofUrts mountain I Urtsi mountains I Ararat I Armenia

    Urts mountain ( Ուրծ լեռ ) with the height of 2446 m is the highest peak of the Urts mountain range or the Urtsi mountains ( Ուրծի լեռներ ), located in Ararat region, Armenia. The name "Urts" comes from historic times...

    The views are very good. I hiked in June
    larsjohansson

  • Khosrov reserve and Frozen water falls, Armenia

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    near Verin Gut’an, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Btwok
    Distance
    12.71mi
    Elevation +
    2077f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofKhosrov reserve and Frozen water falls, Armenia Photo ofKhosrov reserve and Frozen water falls, Armenia Photo ofKhosrov reserve and Frozen water falls, Armenia

    Khosrov Forest State Reserve is located in the historical territory of Khosrov Forest, which was founded in the 4th century as a hunting ground by Armenian king Khosrov B Kotak and in 1958 was registered as “State Reserv...

  • Վարդագույն կիրճ~Pink gorge

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    near Lanjazat, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Wind From Nowhere
    Distance
    9.16mi
    Elevation +
    2139f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofՎարդագույն կիրճ~Pink gorge Photo ofՎարդագույն կիրճ~Pink gorge Photo ofՎարդագույն կիրճ~Pink gorge

    This gorge was found recently and now it's one of the favourite places of hikers. Better to visit in early spring or autumn. You may find some dendrites there, and many other beautiful stones. But please, leave them be ...

  • Urts and Tap Fortress

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    near Chimankend, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    4.90mi
    Elevation +
    1280f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofUrts and Tap Fortress Photo ofUrts and Tap Fortress Photo ofUrts and Tap Fortress

    Hiking trail description This trail is located in the Ararat region, 60 km from Yerevan. Weather permitting, the view of the magnificent Mount Ararat is visible from any point on the route, making this hike especially b...

  • Mets Parakhadem mountain I Urtsi mountains I Classic trail I Armenia

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    near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    4.31mi
    Elevation +
    2221f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofMets Parakhadem mountain I Urtsi mountains I Classic trail I Armenia Photo ofMets Parakhadem mountain I Urtsi mountains I Classic trail I Armenia Photo ofMets Parakhadem mountain I Urtsi mountains I Classic trail I Armenia

    Attention! This is the same route with waypoints for easier navigation ↴ https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/paruyr-sevak-191274780 ▶ Distance from Yerevan to the Trailhead (3 km before Tigranashen village) 80 km ...

    I hiked this trail in April 2024.
    szann
    It's really nice trail to follow. The views are superb
    Mountaincall

  • Hells Canyon (Djoghki dzor) + Tezhkar mountain / Armenia

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    near P’ok’r Hayaberd, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    6.74mi
    Elevation +
    2303f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofHells Canyon (Djoghki dzor) + Tezhkar mountain / Armenia Photo ofHells Canyon (Djoghki dzor) + Tezhkar mountain / Armenia Photo ofHells Canyon (Djoghki dzor) + Tezhkar mountain / Armenia

    Hell's Canyon most known for natives as ''Djokhqi Dzor'' is avery beautiful gorge situated in Vayots Dzor region, Armenia. As nearby there is also very beautiful mountain with stunning view from the top- mount Tejqar, w...

  • Երանոս լեռ~Yeranos mountain

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    near Verin Dvin, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Wind From Nowhere
    Distance
    11.87mi
    Elevation +
    3169f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofԵրանոս լեռ~Yeranos mountain Photo ofԵրանոս լեռ~Yeranos mountain Photo ofԵրանոս լեռ~Yeranos mountain

    We have started the hike from a "wrong" place, and it made it only a bit longer and harder, but more interesting, of course. But if you want a standard hike, start it from the part we have ended. This is a hard trip, s...

  • Ilkasar mountain / Angel's Canyon / Armenia

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    near Narek, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    9.66mi
    Elevation +
    1719f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.89
    Photo ofIlkasar mountain / Angel's Canyon / Armenia Photo ofIlkasar mountain / Angel's Canyon / Armenia Photo ofIlkasar mountain / Angel's Canyon / Armenia

    Ilkasar ( Իլկասար ) is a mountain with a height of 1470 m in Ararat province, Armenia. It’s one of the few marvelous mountains that Ararat region has. This is the spot where you have fantastic view of Ararat mountain. ...

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    TatevikSafaryan
    Followed this trail Jan 21, 2024. No snow whatsoever, 10 degrees, moderate difficulty during the ascent within the first...
    Nikita Neganov
    Прошел этот маршрут 15.01.2023. Красивые виды открываются с горы Илкасар. После спуска маршрут идет по равнине до каньон...
    Sasha Orekhov

  • Yerakhi mountains I Erakh mountains I Երախի լեռներ I Armenia

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    near Nor Ughi, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    6.33mi
    Elevation +
    1512f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofYerakhi mountains I Erakh mountains I Երախի լեռներ I Armenia Photo ofYerakhi mountains I Erakh mountains I Երախի լեռներ I Armenia Photo ofYerakhi mountains I Erakh mountains I Երախի լեռներ I Armenia

    Yerakhi mountains ( Yerakhi lerner - Երախի լեռներ ) with Yerakh summit (1419 m) are located in Ararat province, Armenia. This mountain range is rather close to Yerevan, it's "first" rage that you see out of Yerevan in S...

    Прошел 22.01.2023. Приятный легкий маршрут. Поднявшись навершину, можно погулять по соседним холмам.
    Sasha Orekhov
    Thank you!
    Victor Kuznetsov

  • Hreshtakneri Dzor / Angels' canyon / Armenia

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    near K’arakhach’, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    2.33mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHreshtakneri Dzor / Angels' canyon / Armenia Photo ofHreshtakneri Dzor / Angels' canyon / Armenia Photo ofHreshtakneri Dzor / Angels' canyon / Armenia

    Hreshtakneri gorge translated as ''Angel's gorge'' ( Հրեշտակների ձոր ) is situated in Ararat province.The route starts from Dashtaqar village and ends there. ~~~What you SHOULD know about this trail~~~ - The gorge ...

    Прекрасные виды ! Всю дорогу любовались пейзажами! Спасибо большое за маршрут 😊
    Volha Makaranka

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