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Alvand

الوند (Alvand / Kūh-e Alvand)

Information

Elevation: 3.580 m
Country: Iran (IR)
Location / Range: Sub-rangkaian Alvand, Pegunungan Zagros — ±10 km selatan kota Hamadan, Provinsi Hamadan
Mountain type: Sub-rangkaian granit–diorit (batuan intrusif, non-vulkanik) di Pegunungan Zagros; puncak utama 3.580 m
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 34.6642, 48.4867
Difficulty: Menengah — jalur biasa berupa hiking menanjak panjang non-teknis; punggung Alvand–Dalkhani lebih menuntut (skrambling ketinggian)
Best Season: Akhir musim semi hingga awal musim gugur (Mei–September); musim dingin bersalju & sangat dingin, jadi pendakian salju
Permits & Rules: Tidak ada permit khusus untuk jalur umum; pendakian populer lewat lembah Ganjnameh/Tarik Darreh dekat Hamadan, sering dengan klub kohnavardi lokal
Hazards: Cuaca berubah cepat & badai salju di ketinggian, suhu sangat dingin musim dingin, medan bebatuan curam di dekat punggung utama, kabut

Description

Alvand (main summit about 3,580 m) is a subrange of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran, roughly 10 km south of the city of Hamadan. The main body of the range extends about 50 km east–west with a maximum north–south width of about 30 km, cut by many deep valleys. Formed as part of the Zagros orogeny in the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous, Alvand is made mostly of granite and diorite (intrusive rock) — it is not a volcano — and rises sharply from the surrounding plains. Although there are no settlements on the mountain itself, its foothills and valleys hold many towns such as Hamadan, Malayer, and Tuyserkan. Thanks to its proximity to Hamadan and scenic valleys like Ganjnameh, Alvand is one of western Iran's most popular hiking destinations — from day hikes to waterfalls and springs to summit climbs and traverses of the Alvand–Dalkhani arête.

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Routes

Jalur puncak dari Hamadan (lembah Ganjnameh / Tarik Darreh)

Menengah, non-teknis (musim hangat)

±1–2 hari

The most common route to the Alvand summit (3,580 m) starts on the Hamadan side via scenic valleys such as Ganjnameh (with its waterfall and ancient inscriptions) or Tarik Darreh. It is a long uphill hike through deep valleys and granite slopes to the top, with no technical difficulty in the warm season. Its closeness to the city of Hamadan makes it one of western Iran's most popular lines.

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Pemayaran punggung Alvand–Dalkhani (arête)

Menengah–sulit (skrambling ketinggian di punggung)

±1–2 hari

A more demanding route follows the arête linking the Alvand summits toward Dalkhani. Climbers move along a rocky ridge with wind exposure and wide views over the Hamadan plain and Markazi Province. It requires stamina, navigation, and scrambling ability, especially given the fast-changing high-altitude weather.

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Climbing Experiences

Alvand (main summit about 3,580 m), a Zagros subrange south of Hamadan and one of western Iran's most popular hiking destinations. The videos below document real experiences — from warm-season summit climbs and blizzard scenery to the Alvand–Dalkhani ridge traverse and approaches through the valleys near Hamadan.

References

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