The Best Trails in Arbīl (Iraq)

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Photo of Mawan Photo of Shaqlāwah Photo of Halgurd Hike-2014-10-06 10:46:37
  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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

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  • 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

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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

  • Halgord Mountain Trail

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    near Shilan, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    2.93mi
    Elevation +
    4009f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofHalgord Mountain Trail Photo ofHalgord Mountain Trail Photo ofHalgord Mountain Trail

    From base camp at about 2,500 meters to the peak of Halgord, Iraq's second tallest mountain. Watch out for mines, slippery areas, and (mostly friendly) armed Kurds

  • Halgurd

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    near Kaylāzayr, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    3.39mi
    Elevation +
    1014f
    TrailRank
    20

    Not a great trip up as we ended up with mines. You can follow the start of this trail, but don't leave the trail where we did! I will try again and map a new route.

  • Drive to halguard

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    near Chōmān, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    12.27mi
    Elevation +
    4541f
    TrailRank
    20

    We stopped and camped at this point. At the turn around point the road was not passable without 4wd. I will track again the route tomorrow

  • Rock climbing and hike near Erbil

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    near Tūskā, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    1.29mi
    Elevation +
    669f
    TrailRank
    18
    Photo ofRock climbing and hike near Erbil Photo ofRock climbing and hike near Erbil

    Bring your own ropes, carribinas etc and climb the few routes set here. Or head up the mountain for an awesome walk. You can go much further than I did but I didn't have time for more.

  • Beraze - Bine Kawl

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    near Beraze, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    36.04mi
    Elevation +
    5161f
    TrailRank
    16

    As you can see I veered from the previous trail and didn’t go all the way up. It was a great hike. Recommend it. There was more shade than I thought there would be.

  • Geli Mosik

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    near Tewska, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    4.18mi
    Elevation +
    1145f
    TrailRank
    16

    A long valley in Safin mountain, the access is from Tswana street, the first valley just before reaching Tawiska village. The height is around 1400 m.

  • Handeren Hike to Amazing Lookout

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    near Bine Kawl, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    1.73mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    16| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHanderen Hike to Amazing Lookout

    The gps leaves leaves the trail a little bit but the trail itself is pretty obvious. People use this trail to get to where they can pick kenger, slerk, trshoka, kardy, etc. It was recorded coming down so the end point is...

    Easy to moderate.
    Angie_L
  • Halgurd Mount - هه لگورد - 3607 متر

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Muşţafa Āghā, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    35.45mi
    Elevation +
    8310f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHalgurd Mount - هه لگورد - 3607 متر Photo ofHalgurd Mount - هه لگورد - 3607 متر Photo ofHalgurd Mount - هه لگورد - 3607 متر

    کوه هه لگورد - 3607 متر روز پنجشنبه مورخ 10 مرداد ماه سال 1398 ***** گروه کوهنوردی شفق سنندج ***** - زمانبندی اجرای برنامه - ساعت ٧ صبح روزچهارشنبه ٩ مرداد ماه سال 1398 حركت از ميدان سهروردي فيض آباد- وسیله ن...

    همیشه در اوج . هه لگورد بلندترین کوه عراق است.
    nouriborhan45
  • near Muşţafa Āghā, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    138.68mi
    Elevation +
    9163f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSulaymaniyah-Choman Route- سلیمانیه به چومان – 223 کیلومتر Photo ofSulaymaniyah-Choman Route- سلیمانیه به چومان – 223 کیلومتر Photo ofSulaymaniyah-Choman Route- سلیمانیه به چومان – 223 کیلومتر

    مسیر سلیمانیه به چومان – 223 کیلومتر مدت زمان طی شده : 5 ساعت و 20 دقیقه - مسیری بسیار زیبا و دیدنی در دل کوهستان و دارای تفرجگاههای متععدد و خوش آب و هوایی است و مکانی بسیار بیاد ماندنی برای گذراندن یک روز در کنار...

    بسیار عالی . باید مسیری دیدنی باشد
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  • kuh-e-halgurd

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Nāwandah, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    9.48mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofkuh-e-halgurd Photo ofkuh-e-halgurd Photo ofkuh-e-halgurd

    بلند ترین کوه کردستان عراق.ارتفاع3611متر

  • Nāw

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    near Nāw, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    9.66mi
    Elevation +
    3074f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofNāw Photo ofNāw Photo ofNāw
  • Nāw

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    near Nāw, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    4.28mi
    Elevation +
    1145f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNāw Photo ofNāw Photo ofNāw
  • Nāw

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    near Nāw, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    11.59mi
    Elevation +
    2913f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNāw Photo ofNāw Photo ofNāw
  • Shaykhān

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    near Shaykhān, Arbīl (Iraq)
    Distance
    4.61mi
    Elevation +
    1004f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofShaykhān Photo ofShaykhān Photo ofShaykhān

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