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The Best Hiking Trails in Ararat (Armenia)

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Photo of Pink gorge / Vardaguyn canyon / Վարդագույն կիրճ / Armenia Photo of Azat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia Photo of Temple of Garni, Gilan Village, Waterfall of Goddess Astghik, St. Stephanos Monastery
  • near Lanjazat, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    9.38mi
    Elevation +
    1919f
    TrailRank
    53| 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 ...

    Отличный трэк и превосходное описание маршрута! Спасибо, Шушан)
    lyutita
  • near Lanjazat, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    545f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofAzat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia Photo ofAzat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia Photo ofAzat reservoir / Classic trail / Armenia

    Azat reservoir or Azati reservoir ( Ազատի ջրամբար ) is located in Ararat region at an altitude of 1050 m. It's also very close to Kotayk region. This is one of the most attractive spots close to Yerevan (40 min drivi...

  • near Mets Gilanlar, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    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
  • near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    12.36mi
    Elevation +
    2697f
    TrailRank
    44
    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...

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  • near Verin Gut’an, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    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...

  • Urts and Tap Fortress

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    near Chimankend, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    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...

  • near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    3947f
    TrailRank
    41
    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...

  • near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    8.87mi
    Elevation +
    2559f
    TrailRank
    40
    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...

  • near Lanjazat, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    9.16mi
    Elevation +
    2139f
    TrailRank
    40
    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 ...

  • near P’ok’r Hayaberd, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    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...

  • near Narek, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    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
  • near Paruyr Sevak, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    4.31mi
    Elevation +
    2221f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 5.0
    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

    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...

    It's really nice trail to follow. The views are superb
    Mountaincall
  • near K’arakhach’, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    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
  • near Nor Ughi, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    6.33mi
    Elevation +
    1512f
    TrailRank
    35| 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
  • near Shrrlani Zham, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    10.88mi
    Elevation +
    2480f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofԵրանոս լեռ | Mountain Yeranos Photo ofԵրանոս լեռ | Mountain Yeranos Photo ofԵրանոս լեռ | Mountain Yeranos

    Yeranos mountain is located about 8 km from Lanjazat village in Ararat region. The height of the mount Yeranos is 1823m. The distance of hike from Lanjazat village was near 18km and elevation gain near 760m. Երանոս լե...

  • near Verin Dvin, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    11.87mi
    Elevation +
    3169f
    TrailRank
    33
    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...

  • near Chimankend, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    6.66mi
    Elevation +
    3127f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofKhosrovasar mountain | Khosrov reserve | Armenia Photo ofKhosrovasar mountain | Khosrov reserve | Armenia Photo ofKhosrovasar mountain | Khosrov reserve | Armenia

    Khosrov mountain is situated in Ararat province and is part of Armenian ''Khosrov forest'' state reserve. Its hight is 1988 m. Here what you need to know about this trail: - The mountain is rocky and it's impossible to...

  • near Hin, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    6.68mi
    Elevation +
    2402f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTasanord mountain / Ararat / Armenia Photo ofTasanord mountain / Ararat / Armenia Photo ofTasanord mountain / Ararat / Armenia

    The peak of Mount Tasanord is located 2 km to the northeast of Lanjanist village in Ararat Province. The slopes of Tasanord are steep, broken by crevasses and covered with dry vegetation. Mountain meadows are common on t...

  • near Verin Gut’an, Ararat (አርሜኒያ)
    Distance
    11.95mi
    Elevation +
    2070f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofՎահագնի եւ Աստղիկի ջրվեժներ/Քարերի սիմֆոնիա~Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls/Stone symphony Photo ofՎահագնի եւ Աստղիկի ջրվեժներ/Քարերի սիմֆոնիա~Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls/Stone symphony Photo ofՎահագնի եւ Աստղիկի ջրվեժներ/Քարերի սիմֆոնիա~Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls/Stone symphony

    The trail is mainly easy, but really long. There are 2-3 difficult places to pass and it will be more comfortable to do with hiking sticks. Best time to visit the place is mid spring, and also winter, if you like to see...

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