In every corner of the vast land of Iran, if we look, there is a spectacular attraction or a historical place. Sights that attract many tourists and travelers every year. But in the meantime, the mountains of Iran have their own fans. Natural attractions that surround our country from north to south. This has caused many climbers to travel to our country every year to conquer the high peaks of Iran. Today, we want to introduce the most beautiful and famous mountains of Iran to the fans of mountaineering and nature tourism. From Sahand Arous in the mountains of Iran to Damavand tour , which is the highest peak in Iran.
Damavand Peak, the roof of Iran
Damavand Peak or Denbavand is one of the volcanic mountains in northern Iran, which is known as the symbol of Iran. Damavand mountain range has a height of 5610 meters with an estimated age of 38,500 years.
Damavand mountain is a part of Alborz mountain range, which is located in the south of the Caspian Sea. However, if you are in Tehran, Varamin and Qom, Damavand Mountain can be easily seen on sunny days. This majestic mountain was registered as a national monument in 2008 as the first natural monument of Iran.
Damavand has hot springs called Ask, Vane and Larijan. In general, in every season of the year, we see a group of climbers who move to Damavand. But the best time to climb this peak is in the warm seasons of the year, namely July and August.
Alam Kooh
Other high mountains of Iran include Alam Kooh. The height of this peak is equal to 4850 meters. This mountain range is also located in northern Iran and in Mazandaran province. Kelardasht, Taleghan and Prachan are the closest cities to Alborz province.
Mountain science is one of those peaks that not everyone can conquer. Because the northern slope of Alam Kooh has the most difficult route for rock climbing and wall climbing.
Mountain Sabalan
Another of the most famous mountains of Iran, which is located in the northwest of the country, is Sabalan Mountain. The height of this mountain is equal to 4811 meters, which is very close to the city of Ardabil. Sabalan Peak is another mountain range in Iran that has been registered as a national monument.
Sabalan, Seflon or Savalan mountains are mostly known for their natural spa. However, Sabalan Mountain has other beauties such as Alvarez ski slope and Meshginshahr suspension bridge. Sabalan mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in Iran, which has a very beautiful lake at its peak.
Alvarez ski slope is one of the recreational attractions of Sabalan that attracts countless tourists. The area around Sabalan Mountain is so beautiful and unique that it encourages many tourists to camp in this area.
If you want to climb the peak of Sabalan, the best time is spring and summer.
Iranian Alps (Mountain Science)
From Kelardasht and Taleghan, the second highest peak can be seen. Alam Kooh is one of the most difficult mountains in terms of mountaineering. Alam Kooh with 47 peaks with an altitude of 4,000 meters is called the Iranian Alps. Hesarchal at an altitude of about 3,000 meters, not far from the summit, a vast and lush plain, with rocks and rivers, in a word of paradise that the fatigue of walking here will take you away. When you reach the northern part of the peak, the beauty of the granite wall of the peak will disappear, and you will want to sit on it for hours and think about all this beauty. Congratulations! You climbed the peak.
Sahand mountain range, the bride of Iran
Sahand mountain range is another inactive volcano in Iran tours that has many mineral and natural water springs. This mountain range has 3 high peaks. The height of the highest peak of Sahand Mountain is equal to 3700 meters, which is located near the city of Tabriz.
The beautiful lake of Urmia covers a large part of the west of this peak. The peaks of Sahand mountain range include Jam, Mortal Daghi, Giro Daghi, Atashan, Sahand, Sultan, Kamal, Demirli, Agh Ag, Shir Daghi, Darvish and Haram Daghi.
If you want to climb Sahand mountain range, the best time is spring, May and June.
Dena mountain range
Dena mountain range is one of the highest peaks of Zagros mountain range, which is located between Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad provinces and Isfahan province. Dena Peak has a height of 4448 meters, which is the closest city to Dena.
Other peaks of Zagros mountain have a height of 4000 meters. Areas around Dena are one of the most important protected areas in our country. One of the most beautiful tourist attractions near Mount Dena is Lake Kuh-e Gol.
Oshtrankooh is another high mountain in Iran with a length of 50 km. This mountain range is very close to Azna city in Lorestan province. This mountain range in 1340 so far as a protected area with vegetation and animals is very diverse.
The highest peak of Oshtrankooh was called Chal and had a height of 4100 meters. This beautiful mountain range has many glaciers that are permanent.
Mountain Lion
It is located near the city of Yazd, one of the most beautiful mountains in Iran. The name of this mountain is Shir Kooh, which has a height of 4075 meters. Among the beauties of Shir Kooh, we can mention the water springs and the pristine nature around it.
Shirkuh, which is located in the heart of Iran, has a beautiful and pristine nature.
Mountain carpet
Qali Kooh is another of the highest mountains in Iran, which has a height of 4055 meters. Qali Kooh is located in the southwest of Iran and near the city of Aligudarz. A pristine region with its diverse and special flora and fauna has become one of the best places for nature tourism in Iran.
Binalood Mountain
Another beautiful mountain range in northern Iran is Binalood mountain range. The height of this mountain is equal to 3250 meters. The name of Binalood mountain range is taken from its location. Binalood means a mountain located between two plains.
In fact, the Binalood mountain range separates the two plains of Neishabour and Mashhad. If we want to choose the most suitable time to climb this mountain, spring is the best option.
Martian mountains
Another of the most beautiful mountains in Iran, which is located in the south of the country and near Chabahar, are the Martian mountains. The mountains of this region have a view similar to the planet Mars. Hence, this mountain is known as the Martian mountains of Iran.
Martian mountains are one of the strangest types of mountains in the world. These mountains are gray and white and have many grooves. Fish, whale and oyster fossils are found in Chabahar Martian mountains.
If you like to see the clear sky and different constellations at night, we suggest you visit this area.
Mountain Resort
The southern slope of this mountain leads to the same roof of our Tehran. The most common way to climb the peak of the resort is through Darband and Shirpala. Tochal has been named the highest altitude in the north of Tehran, which has a height of 3962 meters. The best time to climb the peak of the resort is spring and early autumn. Because it is one of the most dangerous peaks. To reach the peak of the resort, you can start from the heights of Darabad or Kalkchal, as well as Darband or Darka. After a long climb and climb to the summit, you can use the cable car or ski slope and complete your mountaineering program.
Kalkchal Mountain (Glacier full of snow)
Kalkchal mountain, the most famous route of which passes through Jamshidia Park, has a peak with an altitude of 3350 meters above sea level. To reach Kalkchal, you can start from the beautiful space of Jakshidiyeh Park and after 400 meters, you will reach a spring, after which the path will be twisted. If you are a mountaineer, you have to travel from Jamshidia Park to Kalkchal Shelter in 2 to 2.5 hours. Take a deep breath later when you reach the shelter. You can call it the end station and return to the domain. But if you still plan to go, take another hour and a half to reach the crossroads. There is a downhill path that leads to Shirpala refuge and a path continues in the same direction to reach the high peak of Kalkchal.
Now let’s move away from Tehran a little bit and go to higher mountains (Shemshak, Lavasan and Damavand … those sides)
Giti Dome (Damavand)
Every time we travel to the north, when we pass through Amol, we see this mountain, which is about 5,000 meters high, which is represented by snowy peaks between the cloudy and foggy weather in the north. Of course, when the weather is clear, it can be seen from Tehran, Qom and Varamin. It is the highest peak in the Middle East. Damavand volcanic mountain is the first high volcanic mountain in Asia. If you plan to climb this peak, you will see the Lar River in its eastern and southern parts. Also, Panjab River is located in the eastern part and Tineh River is located in the northern part of this mountain, which you can sit next to and enjoy the reflection of the peak photo in the water. The most accurate altitude recorded for this mountain by NASA is 5670 meters. (This mountain is the symbol on the banknote. Note!) On the hottest days of the year, the temperature of this mountain is one or two degrees below zero (the temperature here is very low) As you go on the south side of the mountain, the famous icy waterfall You will see.
The best time to climb this peak is from mid-June to the end of July. During this period, the weather conditions are better and you will also see the greenery and beauty of the mountain plant species. It is covered all over the slopes of Shaghayegh Mountain, which has multiplied the mountain’s charm for climbers.
Opinions and cultures of different countries about the mountain
In the culture of most countries, the mountain is mentioned as a symbol of holiness. This is because in ancient times, people believed that the mountain was the place of the gods. Hindus were among the people who set foot on the mountains to visit their gods.
The consequences of the mountains of Iran have been mentioned in many myths and various sources. Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh is one of these sources that has mentioned Damavand Mountain in its stories.
In addition, in Nietzsche’s works, there are references to the presence of Zarathustra near Mount Sabalan, which has made this region very sacred to the local people.
Important points of mountaineering tours
Today, there are many travel agencies that offer mountaineering tours. Also, there are many enthusiasts in different parts of our beloved country of Iran who enjoy participating in mountaineering tours. But you should be aware that not following the safety tips in this area can create many dangers for you. In this article, we want to acquaint you with the most important points needed to participate in a mountaineering tour.
What points must be observed to participate in the mountaineering tour?
There are many things you need to do before or when climbing. Following these tips on a mountaineering tour can help you stay healthy and enjoy this physical activity. In this section, we want to make you more familiar with these points.
Set a itinerary
Before participating in a mountaineering tour, always check your itinerary several times so that you do not encounter any problems while hiking. Try to check the equipment you need several times so that you do not have a shortage when hiking.
Keep in mind that sometimes leaving even the smallest details can lead to a disaster on a mountaineering tour. Therefore, before participating in the mountaineering tour, make sure that you have planned your trip properly.
Otherwise, doing this sports activity can cause you many problems.
Use appropriate mountaineering shoes
This is one of the most important things to keep in mind. Taking a hiking trip without the right shoes can have dire consequences.
Always keep in mind that your shoes must be sufficiently adapted to the desired weather conditions, because otherwise it will be impossible for you to continue on the path.
If you do not have enough information about choosing the right shoes, the head of the mountaineering tour group can help you choose the right hiking shoes. However, shoes suitable for mountaineering tours have features, the most important of which are: strength, good elasticity, resistance to cold and heat, waterproof and cover all parts of the foot. .
Having food with you in mountaineering
Observing this point for participating in a mountaineering tour can have a great impact on your experience of this trip. Also, make sure you have enough water with you before taking a mountaineering tour.
When climbing, try to eat more carbohydrate foods as these foods are quickly converted into energy in the body and require less water to be digested, thus giving you enough energy to continue your journey during the mountaineering tour. Enjoy.
Remember that you should not eat fatty foods when hiking, as these foods will weigh you down and keep you from continuing. You can eat these foods some time before you start hiking to get enough energy along the way. Also, make sure that the amount of food you eat is commensurate with the length of the mountaineering route so that you do not have a problem with food shortages in mountaineering.
Check the weather before leaving
Taking a mountaineering tour in bad weather can put you in a lot of danger. If you can not make an accurate prediction in this regard, it is better to get help from locals or experienced mountaineers in this area.
These people can usually provide you with accurate information, and by taking advantage of the information of these people, you can follow your mountaineering tour with the least risk and enjoy this fun activity to the fullest.
Alamkooh
Alamkooh is a mountain in northern Iran, which is the second highest mountain in Iran after Damavand Mountain. This beautiful mountain is considered as a symbol in mountaineering in the country due to its special attractions such as glaciers, majestic north wall, beautiful area of Hesarchal (Hesarchal). In this article, we will deal with various topics around this peak, such as altitude, different ascent routes, tips, maps and other items.
Where is the mountain science?
Alam Kooh peak is located in the western Alborz mountain range and among the peaks of Takht-e Soleiman region in terms of mountain divisions. This mountain is located in Mazandaran province and Kelardasht city in terms of country divisions. The best access to mountain science is through Rudbarak. Rudbarak is a very beautiful village in Kelardasht, which has always been known as one of the mountaineering centers of the country.
The height of mountain science
The height of Alam Kooh peak is 4848 meters. Adjacent to this peak is the fork at a height of 4780 meters. In general, according to the available opinions, 35 to 40 peaks above 4000 meters in Takht-e-Soliman region have been mentioned.
Mountain science on the map
In the map below, you can see Takht-e Soleiman area. The map also mentions hiking and mountaineering routes.
Mountain climbing routes
The routes to climb Alam Kooh peak are very different in several ways. The route to the south of the mountain that reaches the summit with a few hours of simple mountaineering. To the north wall, which includes several hundred meters of climbing at high altitudes.
Alam Kooh from Hesarchal route
The ascent of Alam Kooh is possible from Hesarchal route (in some sources it is also called Hesarchal) or the southern route of Alam Kooh peak through Kelardasht, Rudbarak, Vandarben. To get to work in Tang-e-Gloo area, you have to cross a dirt road of about 20 km. The road to Vanderben’s area can be reached by car. But Vanderben’s road to Tang Gloo is not suitable for riding. After Tang-e-Gloo, the mountaineering route to Hesarchal begins. It takes about 2 to 3 hours at normal speed to reach the fence area. Most teams spend the night here and head to the summit tomorrow morning. The fence is located at an approximate height of 3800 meters.
Then the movement extends from the foot of the mortuary to the summit. Continuing to move to the summit also has no technical conflict. You will reach the summit in three or four hours on foot.
Please be very diligent in cleaning the area.
Eat light meals at night so as not to be bothered at altitude. Read the weather.
Check the weather in the area before attempting to climb.
The best season to climb this route is July and August.
The path of the black rocks of Alam Kooh
Access to Siah Sang route is also from Rudbarak. For this climb you have to go to the mountaineering camp in Vanderb .n. The height of this camp is about 2200 meters. This is where the walk begins. At the beginning of the route, you will reach the area of the stone ship. Then the path extends from the foot of the Kongles to the shelter of Sarchal. The height of Sarchal shelter is 3800 meters.
Most teams spend the night here to climb the Black Mountain Desert. After Sarchal, the path continued from the glacier to the gate of hell and then reached Alamchal. In Alamchal, you have to go to the left and climb the third ski slope. Be careful not to mistake the skis for the sand, as you will get into trouble.
Towards the summit
After this part, you will reach Chalon Pass. From here, the path of the Black Rock Peak begins in the form of hand to stone. This part of the route has two or three parts that you must cross carefully. At the bottom of Siah Sang peak, you traverse to the top of Shakhak. After that, you will reach the Black Stone refuge. In front of you is the peak of the horn. Here they do not climb the top of the fork and go around it from the south. With the traverse of the fork under the summit of Alam Kooh, your path becomes one with the path of Hesarchal. After two hundred meters, you will reach the summit.
The ascent season of this route is July and August.
Be careful when passing through rocky parts.
There is a high probability of getting lost in the atria of the path.
When you return from the neck of Chaloun to the floor of Alam Chal, remember. The first one is not, the second one is not, the third one (you have to go down the third ski slope).
The ascent distance is long from Sarchal to Chalone pass is almost half of the way.
German pollen
Harder and more technical than the Black Stone route with a few technical cracks and the need to work with ropes and tools and serious carpentry. The beginning of the path to the floor of Alamchal is the same as the path of Siah Sang. When you reach Alamchal, you have to move to the right and go forward to reach below the shoulder of the mountain. The sign of this part is the front shelter platform or Arash platform. Then go up to the neck. Here, make sure that it does not reach the neck and you should traverse from under the summit of the mountain shoulder. By traversing, you reach the gorge between the mountain shoulder and the pollen. This is where the pollen path begins.
Climbing the mountain of pollen from the Germans
At the beginning of the route, there is a 15-meter tower, which is traversed from 5 meters below it and from the right side.
Then descend the tower by hand to the rock and continue forward. You cross a big gap here.
The route continues until you reach the first lane of the route, ie two pedals. There is a workshop in the two-legged area. Here you have to climb from the right. Its natural ascent is not difficult and may be 5.9. But your feet are empty.
After climbing thirty meters, you will reach a roll. From here, there is a length to under three giant steps or steps.
In the three pedals, there is a step pedal of towed wire. Your left foot should be on the last step. Put your right foot on the edge of the fracture. Take a beak and go out.
The route here continues towards the Great Traverse.
The Great Trevor goes about 150 meters to the right and below the ice funnel area.
At the end of the large traverse you have to climb up. After climbing 100 meters, it reached the ice funnel.
From the short Traverse ice funnel you will reach the third cracks of the route as a single rider.
The one-stroke is a three-jaw, which of course has its way from the right side.
During this part, he reached the samovar stone.
When you see the samovar stone, you should turn left and climb two more lengths to finish the pollen. In the last length of the samovar stone, you can see it right behind you.
At the end, turn left from the pollen and you will reach the peak in a few minutes.
Pollen climbing tips
To climb pollen, you must know the principles of working with ropes and carp. And know the tools and workshop properly.
Climb in small teams.
Be sure to have technical exercises before climbing.
Take some medium-sized tools with you. Friend size one to two is suitable.
The wall of mountain science
The most technical wall in Iran, very beautiful and enchanting, but serious and dangerous. There is a need for sufficient technical preparation and climbing to climb this wall. The height of the wall itself is approximately 550 meters. It is made of porous granite and is fawn in color.
Many routes have been worked on this wall: including the Hari Rast or Harry Rast route, the French, Poland 52 and 48, the Italians, the Iranians and of course several other routes. The following is a description of the two paths of the wall.
The path of Harry Rast or Hari Rast, the wall of the mountain of knowledge
This route is the easiest wall route in the usual climbing season. Of course relatively.
Usually the movement starts from the ruined shelter of Alamchal floor. Teams go either from the floor or from above to the rocks. In the mud of the rocks, you have to go through a steep rocky path after a glacier crack to reach the beginning of the wall. The rabbit path is on the left side of the wall. After climbing up to fifty meters from the Polish workshop 52, you have to turn left and go to the Hari Rast funnel.
The first, second and third lengths are 5.8 or 5.9 degrees. You can climb these three lengths in two lengths, which saves more time. Then you get under the big cap. The large cap is normally artificially climbed. On the left side there is a distance of two or three from the middle. Then you will continue upwards to reach under the small cap. The small cap is usually artificially climbed but is short. After another length, you will reach the ice workshop or the wall crossroads, which will continue on the right, continuing the path of the French. Here you have to go up. Two or three lengths in front of you are 5.10 degrees. The last length, however, seems to have a greater degree that it can also be climbed artificially. After that, you enter the falls. The fall of the Hari Rast route is the longest fall of the wall. Approximately three lengths. It’s not hard at all, but it requires a lot of care. In my opinion, the problem of most teams in this area is energy depletion, not difficulty. After three lengths, you will reach the ridge from the east of Alam Kooh peak.
Tips from Harry Rast or Harry Rast
Be sure to practice well before attempting to climb the wall. Climb several long walls.
Work well on the climb. Climbing high walls is a combination of climbing and climbing.
At least two years of regular climbing experience are required to climb the mountain of science.
Be quick. Practice speed of action. Speed means safety.
The route of the French
The longest path of the wall is about 17 lengths.
The area of the ice workshop is the same as the Hari Rast route.
From here you have to turn left.
You will reach Arash niche with a few meters of Troas.
As you continue the route, you must pass two pendulums with tow ropes. This part is very beautiful and spectacular.
From here you have to climb about 15 meters and continue to the right again. Here you can see a cat, which is a sign of seeing a lentil stone or a mirror. You should climb about 15 to 20 meters vertically. These parts are climbed naturally artificially.
Continue to the right to reach a niche. Note that the niche is the next thermos. From the ledge of the thermos, you should continue to sleep until you reach the inside of the funnel. Then enter the funnel 3 fifty meters in front of you. The first length is natural, the second length is natural and the third length is natural. The end of the third length is a roll on a rock on your right. Here, with a 50-meter ascent, it descends a few meters from the summit on the ridge.
Introduction of 4 mountain science shelters
Alam Kooh region has several shelters and shelters, which we will briefly introduce here:
Vandarben Shelter in Vanderbun area with facilities of dining hall, parking, private rooms, mountaineering museum and… which is usually considered as the main base for climbing Alam Kooh.
Sarchal shelter in Sarchal area at an altitude of 3800 meters, which has different rooms and bunk beds. This shelter often has water in summer and is also covered by mobile antennas.
Black Stones Shelter in the Pass Between the Black Stones Peak and the Horn Peak on the Pass is a metal shelter at a height of 4550 meters, the main use of which is emergency shelter after climbing a wall or other paths.
Khersan stronghold, which is located between the peak of Alam Kooh and Khersan peak and has similar conditions to the black rocks stronghold.
Degree of mountain science difficulty
The routes to climb Alam Kooh are very different in terms of difficulty. On one side of this mountain is the Hesarchal route, through which you can climb the peak without any technical involvement. Of course, it should be noted that this route can not be climbed in winter due to many avalanches. But on the other side of the mountain and on the northern face of Alam Kooh, it is the simplest route of the Siasangs, which has its hands on rocks and is in danger of falling. The German pollen trails and the Alam Kuh wall also clearly require high skills and experience in wall climbing and climbing. Climbers sometimes practice for years to climb the routes of the northern wall of Alam Kooh.
Dangers of Mountain Science
One of the most important dangers of mountain science is the fall of rocks in different ascent routes. This danger exists even on the easy route of Hesarchal near the summit. The following can be mentioned in climbing the technical routes of this mountain:
Danger of falling from pollen paths, political rocks, mountain wall of science that has caused accidents many times.
Avalanche danger in winter climbing of Alam Kooh, especially in Konglaks area.
Fatigue due to high pressure that can greatly increase the likelihood of error.
Lack of skill in working with ropes, which has often caused problems for climbers, especially in the technical routes of this mountain.
One day climb to the top of Alam Kooh
Personally, I have a one-day experience of climbing the wall of Alam Kooh and the Germans from Vanderben, and based on my previous experiences, the following recommendations are provided regarding a one-day climb to the summit of Alam Kooh:
One day climb from Hesarchal route to Alam Kooh peak will not be difficult if the climber is in the same weather. The foot of the work means that the throat is about 3200 meters high, so you have to reach 1650 meters to the top. The length of this route is approximately 8 km. If the people are in the same weather, climbing this route for one day is almost equal in terms of difficulty, it is almost equal to the peak of the resort.
The one-day ascent to the summit of Alam Kooh is longer through the path of the Siasangs and is accompanied by hand to stone. At the foot of this route is the Vandarben Shelter with an altitude of 2200 meters. So you have to get 2650 meters high. Also, the difficulty of handling the stone and the traverse behind the fork peaks is more than the difficulty of the route. A one-day ascent of this route, based on previous experiences, is equivalent to a one-day ascent of Damavand. Of course, you have to add stones to it.
The one-day ascent of the German pollen route is difficult in the sense that after kilometers of mountaineering and reaching the shoulder of the mountain ridge, the difficult part of the pollen begins. To climb the peak of Alam Kooh from the German pollen route for one day, the climber must be at a higher level than the pollen in terms of endurance and technology, whether he can climb the pollen with quality by climbing the whole program and the effects of fatigue.
One day climbing the wall of Alam Kooh is one of the unprecedented programs in mountaineering in our country. Execution of this program requires capability in speed packing, technical capability higher than the wall of mountain science, sufficient endurance for technical working hours after hours of climbing and high weather. If your goal is to climb the peak of Alam Kooh from the wall or pollen path for a day, it is recommended that you run some endurance programs and upgrade your ability for technical activity after packing.
Alam Kuh Peak (Winter)
In the winter of 1392 and February, we had the opportunity to climb the peak of Alam Kooh in winter through the Black Rocks route. The program started on the first day of the Acapel crossroads at 7 am. Due to the cold weather, the route was frozen and we did not have a hard time snowing. Our team arrived at the Sarchal shelter at 3 pm. An overnight stay was held at Sarchal.
On the morning of the second day, we started moving towards the gate of hell. Then we climbed the slopes below the Chalun Pass to reach the pass. A large mask was worn around the neck of the chalun due to the amount of snow that needed to be removed from the tent. The second night of the program also took place in Chalon Pass.
The third day of our program started in the morning mountains in Iran
from Chalon Pass. In that year, the stones of the black part of the stones did not have a tow wire and it was necessary to cross this part carefully. It took about 4 hours to cross this section. After reaching Siah Sang pass, we pitched a tent on the pass and then proceeded to climb the fork peak. The third night was in this part.
On the fourth day of the program, at 7 o’clock in the morning, we started moving towards the peak of Alam Kooh with Traverse Shakhak, and our team reached the peak around 11 o’clock. For the return route, we went to the snow behind Khorsan, which ends in the shape of the letter S on the floor of the western glacier. From here, we walked to the foot of Shaneh Kooh pass and then climbed to Shaneh pass and descended to Alamchal and then to Sarchal refuge. The fourth night of this program took place in Sarchal shelter. The next morning, the program ended by moving down to the room at 12 noon.