The 5 best mountaineering destinations in Ira

Explore impressive mountains around Iran for an epic adventure.


Many people wonder why climbers regularly risk their lives to climb a mountain top. If you ask this question to a climber, you will likely get the answer George Mallory once said, "Because it is there!" While it may not seem so easy to most, no one can deny that mountaineering is an experience that enriches life in many ways.


However, if you are a professional mountaineer, you don't need to find a reason to be. The mountains are your home and you are probably already looking for your next exciting challenge. If it appeals to you, join us in this article to explore some of the best mountaineering destinations in Iran!


Mount Damavand



Elevation: 5,609.2 m (18,403 feet)

Prominence: 4,667 m (15,312 ft)

Rank: 12th

Isolation: 1,165 kilometers (724 miles)

Parents' summit mountain: Elbrus


The majestic Damavand Volcano is the highest peak in Iran at 5,671 meters (18,606 feet) and is commonly referred to as "the roof of Iran". Just like the Fujiyama in Japan, the snow-capped peak of the Damavand is valued by mountain lovers. Damavand is located in the Alborz Mountains and is more than just a natural wonder for the country. In fact, it is one of the symbols of Iran and has played a significant role in Persian mythology since ancient times. This volcano is so close to Tehran that on a clear day you can see its snow-capped peak in the city from afar. Given that there are 16 routes to reach the summit, Damavand is one of the most accessible peaks of similar height in the world.



Mount Sabalan



Elevation: 4,811 m (15,784 ft)

Prominence: 3,283 m (10,771 feet)

Rank: 66.

Isolation: 346 kilometers (215 miles)

Listing: Ultra


At 4,811 meters (15,784 ft), Mount Sabalan is the second highest mountain in Iran and, like Mount Damavand, is located in the Alborz Mountains. It is an inactive stratovolcano in northwestern Iran in the Ardabil Province and is a major attraction for professional hikers and climbers. In addition, many travelers visit the mountain because of the mineral water that comes from springs. At the top of Mount Sabalan is a crater lake, one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world.

Alam Kuh



Height: 4,848 m²

Prominence: 1,827 m²

Mountain range: Alborz

Parent range: Alborz

Listing: Ultra


Alam Kuh is another mountain in the Alborz Mountains, which is located in the Kelardasht District in Mazandaran Province. This mountain is the third highest mountain in Iran at 4,650 m (15,260 ft) and, like Damavand, is a very popular natural attraction with hikers and mountaineers. Alamkuh, with the infamous 90 degree ice and rock climbing wall, is the highest peak in the Takhte Soleymân subgroup of the central Alborz Mountains with 160 peaks over 4,000 meters. Due to the technical routes and granite walls, the Alam Kuh is considered to be one of the most challenging peaks in Iran.



Mount Sahand

Height: 4,848 m²

Prominence: 1,827 m²

Mountain range: Alborz

Parent range: Alborz

Listing: Ultra


At 3,707 m (12,162 ft), Sahand is a hugely eroded volcano in the province of East Azerbaijan. It is the highest mountain in Iranian Azerbaijan and the third of the great volcanoes in the volcanic province of Eastern Anatolia and northwestern Iran. Not only is it a popular mountaineering destination, but it's also a great place for skiing and snowboarding. The Sahand ski area is located on the north side of the Sahand Mountain, about 40 kilometers southeast of the city of Tabriz.


Mount Sahand

Height: 4,848 m²

Prominence: 1,827 m²

Mountain range: Alborz

Parent range: Alborz

Listing: Ultra


At 3,707 m (12,162 ft), Sahand is a hugely eroded volcano in the province of East Azerbaijan. It is the highest mountain in Iranian Azerbaijan and the third of the great volcanoes in the volcanic province of Eastern Anatolia and northwestern Iran. Not only is it a popular mountaineering destination, but it's also a great place for skiing and snowboarding. The Sahand ski area is located on the north side of the Sahand Mountain, about 40 kilometers southeast of the city of Tabriz.






Mount Bisotun

Height: 2,760 m²

Prominence: 1,200 m²

Mountain range: Zagros

Parent range: Zagros


Also known as Behistun or Bisotun, this mountain is located in the Zagros Mountains in Kermanshah Province in western Iran. The summit is 2760 meters high and its huge wall 5 km wide and the vertical rock with 3 large ridges at 1200 meters is one of the most challenging routes for climbers in the world. Bisotun is not just a climbing destination, it is a World Heritage Site and a historical attraction. In Bisotun there is an inscription and a carved monument created by Darius I the Great, which is the largest, most famous and first known inscription in Iran. They are very authentic in shape and design and of course in their location and have been mentioned in many epic Persian literary works and poems.









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