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  • Surqāoshān-ī Shaikhān

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    near Surqāoshān-ī Shaikhān, As Sulaymānīyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    961f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofSurqāoshān-ī Shaikhān Photo ofSurqāoshān-ī Shaikhān Photo ofSurqāoshān-ī Shaikhān

    Nice area full of valley and nice view, there are many diffrenet geology plate and different rocks and stream

  • Delezha

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    near Day Layzah, As Sulaymānīyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    4.25mi
    Elevation +
    1355f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDelezha Photo ofDelezha Photo ofDelezha

    The village, mountain, valley, birds, and all the area was nice and excelent to visit there are many ridges up , it refreshing , i enjoyed the area and the calm atmosphere

    I live in erbil, I like hiking but I don't know where to go hiking, I can join you when we go with you
    Alaylı Yolcu
  • Kani shok - shadal valley

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    near Sarujāw, As Sulaymānīyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    4.78mi
    Elevation +
    2139f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofKani shok - shadal valley Photo ofKani shok - shadal valley Photo ofKani shok - shadal valley

    Its nice area , full of adventure and green tree , i like the water stream came from shadala to the valley, the wind tired us specially at the evening

  • Gali zoragvan

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    near Zāragūn, Nineveh (Iraq)
    Distance
    8.39mi
    Elevation +
    856f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofGali zoragvan Photo ofGali zoragvan Photo ofGali zoragvan

    Trail next to the river, bring swimsuit and shoe change. Great vegetation and swimming spots. Has plenty of trash at the start

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  • 1000 km kurdistan tour

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    near Kalāwānān, Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    633.14mi
    Elevation +
    45581f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo of1000 km kurdistan tour Photo of1000 km kurdistan tour Photo of1000 km kurdistan tour

    Its 1,000 km driving and hiking in many towns lake, river, mountain, villages, religious place and tourist landmark

  • Mawan

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    near Mawan, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    9.83mi
    Elevation +
    2520f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMawan Photo ofMawan Photo ofMawan

    This hike is a soft pases, clear way with a Flatbush road return. Very relaxing, but there is little shadow, so pick a cool or low sun day. At 33C sunny day we used 4 lts of water at average bpm of 113 (medium physical e...

  • Kosrat mountain

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    near Xelekan, As Sulaymānīyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    2.86mi
    Elevation +
    1601f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofKosrat mountain Photo ofKosrat mountain Photo ofKosrat mountain

    It was nice experience and sightseeing , try continue to the pick because there is a nice view of dokan lake

  • Shaqlāwah

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    near Shaqlāwah, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    9.54mi
    Elevation +
    3520f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofShaqlāwah Photo ofShaqlāwah Photo ofShaqlāwah

    Shaqlāwah. This hike has a steep start with an old “fertility temple/cave” along the road. After which there is a steep climb see pic. It is easier to make on the way up than down, hence the diversion on the way back. Fr...

  • Kānī Jawz(view point) - Halabja

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    near Kānī Jawz, Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    5.88mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofKānī Jawz(view point) - Halabja Photo ofKānī Jawz(view point) - Halabja Photo ofKānī Jawz(view point) - Halabja

    A beautiful rocky road, which worth doing it for an amasing view of the mountains. If it isn’t winter you won’t need an 4x4, but your tyres will be tested by the surface with sharp rocks. Enjoy the beauty of the nature!

  • Halgurd Hike-2014-10-06 10:46:37

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    near Beqabush, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    3.77mi
    Elevation +
    4111f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofHalgurd Hike-2014-10-06 10:46:37 Photo ofHalgurd Hike-2014-10-06 10:46:37 Photo ofHalgurd Hike-2014-10-06 10:46:37

    Halgurd at 3607 is the highest peak in Southern Kurdistan (Iraq). We camped at 2400 and hiked next morning to the summit. It took us 3 and a half hours. The best thing is the water stream that runs through the mountain a...

  • Qalā Sinj al ‘Ulyā

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    near Qalā Sinj al ‘Ulyā, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    5.99mi
    Elevation +
    2382f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofQalā Sinj al ‘Ulyā Photo ofQalā Sinj al ‘Ulyā Photo ofQalā Sinj al ‘Ulyā

    Loop combining 2 frequent hikes with a faint footpath between the two hill tops. There are some interesting improvised stone walls along the ridges

  • از مدائن تا نجف

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    near Sūq al Ghazl, Baghdad (Iraq)
    Distance
    237.22mi
    Elevation +
    4603f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofاز مدائن تا نجف Photo ofاز مدائن تا نجف Photo ofاز مدائن تا نجف

    Trail from Sūq al Ghazl to Ḩayy ash Shu‘arā’ passing through: - Holy Shrine of Imam Husayn (208.1 km)

  • Bermasar to Halgurd

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    near Shilan, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    3.92mi
    Elevation +
    1837f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBermasar to Halgurd Photo ofBermasar to Halgurd Photo ofBermasar to Halgurd

    Going to Bermasar to Halgurd it the highest mountain in Kurdistan Iraq 3607 evaluation anyone Who like hike should try this trail

  • near Dayray al ‘Ulyā, As Sulaymānīyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    4.28mi
    Elevation +
    1732f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGmo mountain, from Shanaxse village Photo ofGmo mountain, from Shanaxse village Photo ofGmo mountain, from Shanaxse village

    Its special mountain, very cool weather , still there was some snow on the mountain, our path was clean of mine, but still there are plenty mine field, better to ask locals for support and showing the way to the top of t...

  • Kanedo mountain

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    near Al Māwān al Kabīr, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    5.94mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofKanedo mountain Photo ofKanedo mountain Photo ofKanedo mountain

    I accidentally stopped tracking soon after starting. From. The start point follow the path up to the ridge. Walk along the ridge to the point the GPS picks up again. A beautiful walk with a steep initial climb. See Sheep...

  • Halgurd (3607 m)

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    near Shilan, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    3.40mi
    Elevation +
    1847f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHalgurd (3607 m) Photo ofHalgurd (3607 m) Photo ofHalgurd (3607 m)

    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 cl...

  • Say Kanyan canyon

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    near Sirr Mūrid, As Sulaymānīyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    2274f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSay Kanyan canyon Photo ofSay Kanyan canyon Photo ofSay Kanyan canyon

    This was a very cool hike, but they have built a road. It’s still fine because there are no cars passing :) By the end of summer there are some fruits along the road

  • Hawara Barzah

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    near Ḩayy Hawārī Barzah, Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    1263f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofHawara Barzah Photo ofHawara Barzah Photo ofHawara Barzah

    A Short Hiking From Goizha base mountain to Azmar, from Sulaymaniyah city from Kurdistan Region of Iraq. with my Lovely Friend Aram.

  • near Ḩayy Maysān, An Najaf (Iraq)
    Distance
    64.77mi
    Elevation +
    190f
    TrailRank
    91| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofProcession of Arbaeen , مسيرة الأربعين , Procesión de Arba'ín , پیاده روی اربعین Photo ofProcession of Arbaeen , مسيرة الأربعين , Procesión de Arba'ín , پیاده روی اربعین Photo ofProcession of Arbaeen , مسيرة الأربعين , Procesión de Arba'ín , پیاده روی اربعین

    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم دوستان و بزرگوارانی که در مراسم عظیم اربعین شرکت داشته اند، در نسخه مرورگر ویکیلاک از طریق گزینه I've navigated this trail >> Add me همراهی خود را به جهت جهانی شدن این حرکت بزرگ دینی ثبت بفرمایی...

    سلام علیکم ان شاء الله قسمت و روزی همه ی عاشقان اباعبدالله الحسین علیه السلام شود، در پیاده روی جاده نجف به کربلا
    muhammad1400
    صلی الله علیک یا اباعبدالله این حسین کیست که عالم همه دیوانه اوست
    ehsan beyraghi
    السلام علی الحسین انا صرتُ مسرورا من هذه الرحلة هذه الرحلة کانت رحلة الحب حب الحسین یجمعنا
    محمد صالح رازقی
  • Saddam's palace

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    near Kūrah Mārkah, Dahūk (Iraq)
    Distance
    14.45mi
    Elevation +
    4035f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSaddam's palace Photo ofSaddam's palace

    Drive up to Saddam's Palace near Amedi. Stay on the road as there are mines! The road is damaged, suggest a 4WD. We went end of Feb. Still lots of snow.

  • near Kawlokan, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    2.16mi
    Elevation +
    2096f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofKurdistan: trek inside the Rawanduz Canyon Photo ofKurdistan: trek inside the Rawanduz Canyon Photo ofKurdistan: trek inside the Rawanduz Canyon

    It starts in front of a statue of Hamilton, and it goes all the way until the exit in the Bekhal Waterfalls. However, there is a door - marked on the trail - that marks the end of the way. You can decide to go to the ...

  • Gozyha Mountain-Slemani

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    near Ḩayy Hawārī Barzah, As Sulaymānīyah (Iraq)
    Distance
    1.58mi
    Elevation +
    1457f
    TrailRank
    22| Rating 1.0
    Photo ofGozyha Mountain-Slemani Photo ofGozyha Mountain-Slemani

    Hiking in the woods of Gozyha mountain on the edge of Slemani city. Enjoy the Fresh air and beautiful views of the city and the trail. This data is for starting right from Malik Mahmood Ring Road to the top of the mount...

    Unfortunately a fence was built from the first 300m of the track and the way forward is blocked :(
    felix.renaultdebray
  • Zoragvan

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    near Isūmarah, Nineveh (Iraq)
    Distance
    1.68mi
    Elevation +
    131f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofZoragvan Photo ofZoragvan

    Trek along a river to some beautiful swimming spots. You will need to do this in the reverse order of what is saved

  • Balisan Valley

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    near Ash Shaykh Wassān, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    5.64mi
    Elevation +
    1673f
    TrailRank
    22

    Plenty of hiking options in this area. There are dirt 4wd tracks or animal trails you can follow. It is possible to also hike right after the ridge to Malakan village, but we were not in the mood for more climb

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