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  • Azhdahak - Finishing the Unfinished Business

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    near Geghmaghan, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    6.99mi
    Elevation +
    1932f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofAzhdahak - Finishing the Unfinished Business Photo ofAzhdahak - Finishing the Unfinished Business Photo ofAzhdahak - Finishing the Unfinished Business

    We were in the Geghama mountains several years ago, trying to hike Azhdahak. We had reached our trailhead with a rented Lada Niva, and camped in preparation for the hike next day. Snow fell during the night, and the firs...

    Azhdahak is one of the most beautiful mounts in Armenia.
    dazi

  • ARMENIA - Trek near Hankavan

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    near Hank’avan, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    danidomingovitx
    Distance
    9.92mi
    Elevation +
    3028f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofARMENIA - Trek near Hankavan Photo ofARMENIA - Trek near Hankavan Photo ofARMENIA - Trek near Hankavan

    Interesting and panoramic hike along a beautiful valley in Hankavan. Just after entering to the village of Hankavan, we take an unpaved road to the right that leads into the valley, parallel to the river. The road is in ...

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    Mike Lotrek

  • Geghard - Azhdahak - Lake Akna - Sevaberd

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    near Geghard, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Byxtra
    with Ondra.sedlacek
    Distance
    26.42mi
    Elevation +
    6109f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofGeghard - Azhdahak - Lake Akna - Sevaberd Photo ofGeghard - Azhdahak - Lake Akna - Sevaberd Photo ofGeghard - Azhdahak - Lake Akna - Sevaberd

    A classic way to climb Azhdahak, with 3.600 metres above the sea level the highest mountain of Geghama mountain range. The trail starts at the village of Geghard, winds the stunning mountain plateau strewn with cones of ...

  • Khosrov reserve / Vahagn Astghik waterfalls / Armenia

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    near Garrni, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    9.79mi
    Elevation +
    1558f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofKhosrov reserve / Vahagn Astghik waterfalls / Armenia Photo ofKhosrov reserve / Vahagn Astghik waterfalls / Armenia Photo ofKhosrov reserve / Vahagn Astghik waterfalls / Armenia

    Khosrov Reserve ( Խոսրովի անտառ ) or Khosrov Forest State Reserve ( Խոսրովի անտառ պետական արգելոց ), is a nature reserve in Ararat Province, Armenia. It was founded in the 4th century by the order of Khosrov Kotak, King...

    Отличный маршрут. Пошли по нему его 6 апреля: красиво, отличная погода, но не дошли до конца, так как река была слишком ...
    Aleksey Maltsev

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  • Arqayits mountain I Kotayk I Armenia

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    near Aghveran, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    9.82mi
    Elevation +
    2723f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofArqayits mountain I Kotayk I Armenia Photo ofArqayits mountain I Kotayk I Armenia Photo ofArqayits mountain I Kotayk I Armenia

    Arqayits mountain ( Արքայից լեռ ) is a peak in Tsaghkunyats mountain range ( Ծաղկունյաց լեռներ ), Armenia. It has an altitude of 2687 m and situated near Tsaghkunyats lake Tsaghkunyats range is very close to Yerevan ...

  • Sevaberd - Akna lake / Armenia

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    near Sevaberd, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    6.60mi
    Elevation +
    3304f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofSevaberd - Akna lake / Armenia Photo ofSevaberd - Akna lake / Armenia Photo ofSevaberd - Akna lake / Armenia

    If you want to explore the Gegham mountains and see mountainous lake Akna ( Ակնա լիճ ), this one is a very beautiful trail to do it. The most perfect season for this trail is June and July , when land is still green and...

    Thanks for the info, hiked there in June, it was very nice.
    Gor_92
    The hike is unreal, it is way too beautiful. Be sure to have your device fully charged and maps downloaded because the s...
    Elmira Ayvazyan

  • Lake Akna, Mount Azhdahak, Lake Vanqi, Petroglyphs, Gilan Village, Temple of Garni

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    near Sevaberd, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    22.08mi
    Elevation +
    2805f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLake Akna, Mount Azhdahak, Lake Vanqi, Petroglyphs, Gilan Village, Temple of Garni Photo ofLake Akna, Mount Azhdahak, Lake Vanqi, Petroglyphs, Gilan Village, Temple of Garni Photo ofLake Akna, Mount Azhdahak, Lake Vanqi, Petroglyphs, Gilan Village, Temple of Garni

    Hiking trail description This trail will last for about 3 days, and places for overnight stays are also mentioned in the hike. It starts from Sevaberd village, in the province of Kotayk. The first day of the hike is the...

    Amazing trail, it is long but very rewarding. Bring water had 5 liters and needed to fill up at the crater on top. I use...
    Armand S

  • ARMENIA - Rocks of Piunik

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    near Korchlu, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    danidomingovitx
    Distance
    10.47mi
    Elevation +
    2379f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofARMENIA - Rocks of Piunik Photo ofARMENIA - Rocks of Piunik Photo ofARMENIA - Rocks of Piunik

    On a hike from Aghveran to mount Sakhzel, when I made it to the ridge, far across the valley I saw a group of rocks that attracted my attention. They were high cliffs or sometimes isolated spikes. It looked far to go fr...

  • Mariam mountain I Dzor Mountain I Kotayk I Armenia

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    near Gerezmank’, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    10.93mi
    Elevation +
    3415f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofMariam mountain I Dzor Mountain I Kotayk I Armenia Photo ofMariam mountain I Dzor Mountain I Kotayk I Armenia Photo ofMariam mountain I Dzor Mountain I Kotayk I Armenia

    This is one of my loveliest long mountain trails close to Yerevan (1 hour driving). Mariam ( Մարիամ լեռ ) is one of the marvelous peaks of the Pambak mountains or the Pambaki mountains ( Փամբակի լեռներ / Փամբակի լեռնա...

  • The Pagan Temple of Garni, Havuts Tar

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    near Garrni, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    with harebeat
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Pagan Temple of Garni, Havuts Tar Photo ofThe Pagan Temple of Garni, Havuts Tar Photo ofThe Pagan Temple of Garni, Havuts Tar

    Hiking Trail Description This hike begins from the Pagan Temple of Garni, and is best undertaken from early spring to late autumn. The Garni temple overlooks the miraculous basalt column formation known as “Symphony of ...

    I did this trail on my own, although the information provided here was a good help, too. Please, note that you'll have t...
    harebeat

  • ARMENIA - Mt. Azhdahak (3.597 m) from Sevaberd

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    near Sevaberd, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    danidomingovitx
    Distance
    18.42mi
    Elevation +
    6299f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofARMENIA - Mt. Azhdahak (3.597 m) from Sevaberd Photo ofARMENIA - Mt. Azhdahak (3.597 m) from Sevaberd Photo ofARMENIA - Mt. Azhdahak (3.597 m) from Sevaberd

    Beautiful and very long treck to the highest point of the Geghama Mountains. Passed Sevaberd village start the unpaved trails used by the Yezidi that establish their campsites on the Geghama plateau during the summer. ...

  • Gutanasar mountain/ Գութանասար լեռ

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    near Fantan, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    ArmLand Adventure Club
    Distance
    5.53mi
    Elevation +
    1673f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofGutanasar mountain/ Գութանասար լեռ Photo ofGutanasar mountain/ Գութանասար լեռ Photo ofGutanasar mountain/ Գութանասար լեռ

    Gutanasar is an extinct volcanic peak in the Kotayk region. It is located about 3 km south of Fantan village. The height is 2300m, the relative height is 300-320m. The crater is on the south side, the massif has the shap...

  • Mushroom Path from Sevaberd to Geghashen

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    near Sevaberd, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    6.35mi
    Elevation +
    374f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMushroom Path from Sevaberd to Geghashen Photo ofMushroom Path from Sevaberd to Geghashen Photo ofMushroom Path from Sevaberd to Geghashen

    Hiking trail description This trail follows a popular mushroom picking path from the Sevaberd Fortress to Geghashen village, on the slopes of the Gegham Mountain Ridge in the Kotayk province. The path goes through wild ...

    One of my favourite hikes near Yerevan. I hiked there in June, and it is a perfect season for Sevaberd. Everything aroun...
    szann

  • ARMENIA - Artavaz valley (hike)

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    near Karakala, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    danidomingovitx
    Distance
    5.23mi
    Elevation +
    2247f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofARMENIA - Artavaz valley (hike) Photo ofARMENIA - Artavaz valley (hike) Photo ofARMENIA - Artavaz valley (hike)

    In the small village of Artavaz, on the way to Hankavan, starts a beautiful valley that hides a big surprise: an impressive rocky massif of white granite, great for scrambling and climbing in a very peculiar landscape. ...

  • Mayravank Church and Bjni Mineral Springs

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    near Solak, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    3.81mi
    Elevation +
    1594f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMayravank Church and Bjni Mineral Springs Photo ofMayravank Church and Bjni Mineral Springs Photo ofMayravank Church and Bjni Mineral Springs

    Hiking Trail Description This hike is located 4.5 km west of Bjni village, in the Kotayk province. The route ascends the mountain slopes – amidst spruces and the smell of fresh grass and catmint, awarding breathtaking v...

    Nice easy trail not so far from Yerevan
    Dmitry Dudnikov

  • ARMENIA - Azdahak and Akna Lich from Sevaberd (2 days)

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    near Sevaberd, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    danidomingovitx
    Distance
    26.91mi
    Elevation +
    7841f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofARMENIA - Azdahak and Akna Lich from Sevaberd (2 days) Photo ofARMENIA - Azdahak and Akna Lich from Sevaberd (2 days) Photo ofARMENIA - Azdahak and Akna Lich from Sevaberd (2 days)

    Two days circular hike starting and finishing in Sevaberd, free camping in Akna lich and climbing some of the most significant summits of the Geghama plateau. Day 1: Sevaberd - Chapel - Geghama Plateau - Azdahak (3.59...

  • TREKKING GEGHAMA MOUNAINS

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    near Geghard, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    31.85mi
    Elevation +
    6089f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTREKKING GEGHAMA MOUNAINS Photo ofTREKKING GEGHAMA MOUNAINS Photo ofTREKKING GEGHAMA MOUNAINS

    Geghard - Geghardarik - Mount Azhdahak (3597 m ) - Aknalich-Tsaghkashen Village Trekking The presented trekking route lasts several days, 4 days and 3 nights. Similar route, our team has already prepared. However, the d...

    Walked it in 3 days, therefore can be considered as difficult. Day 1 : 17km / 900D Slept 3km above Visha Lake (there ...
    Clem01

  • Aghveran - Tsaghkunyats lake trail / Armenia

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    near Aghveran, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    1683f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAghveran - Tsaghkunyats lake trail / Armenia Photo ofAghveran - Tsaghkunyats lake trail / Armenia Photo ofAghveran - Tsaghkunyats lake trail / Armenia

    This trail leads to Tsaghkunyats lake ( Ծաղկունյաց լիճ ) which is a mountainous lake through the Tsaghkunyats mountain range ( Ծաղկունյաց լեռներ ) , Aragatsotn province. " Aghveran loop " or " Flowering lake loop " call...

    I hiked this trail in winter, it was partly snowy, but I verily enjoyed the landscape
    where_is_thom

  • Tsaghkadzor - Bjni trail / Kotayk / Armenia

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    near Tsaghkadzor, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    8.14mi
    Elevation +
    1398f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTsaghkadzor - Bjni trail / Kotayk / Armenia Photo ofTsaghkadzor - Bjni trail / Kotayk / Armenia Photo ofTsaghkadzor - Bjni trail / Kotayk / Armenia

    Tsaghkadzor - Bjni trail is a long hike through the mountains and forests close to Yerevan city (40 mim driving), Armenia. You start the hike from Tsaghkadzor outskirts and head to 9th century Bjni medieval fortress rui...

    Ходили по этому маршруту два дня назад, очень понравилось, спасибо! Единственное, начинающим не советую ходить во втор...
    Varvara Bogomolova
    Ходили по этому маршруту вчера, спасибо.
    Nastya97

  • Havuts tar | Symphony of Stones | Armenia

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    near Garrni, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    6.72mi
    Elevation +
    2123f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHavuts tar | Symphony of Stones | Armenia Photo ofHavuts tar | Symphony of Stones | Armenia Photo ofHavuts tar | Symphony of Stones | Armenia

    This trail leads to Havuts Tar which is aged from 11th to 13th century. But, actualy we can't call it "monastery" now as it's only ruins remained there. In spring time it's a quite popular hiking trail near Garni temple....

    Проходили этим маршрутом до Хавуц Тара в конце марта, возвращались тем же путем, которым пришли. Маршрут достаточно прос...
    Just Denis
    Too short
    Stan Boykov

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