East Azarbaijan Altitudes and Summits

Arasbaran (Qaradaq) Mountains, Ahar
It is the continuation of Caucasian mountains that is separated by Aras River ant its valley. It has and area of 9,500 square kilometers with a summit of 2,946 m. high.

Bozqoosh Mountain, Mianeh
These mountains stand north of the township of Mianeh and are stony and rocky in structure. The highest peak of these mountains is 3,304 m. in altitude. The lower slopes are covered with green pastures and form the summer residing quarters for tribes.

Kamtal Summit, Jolfa
Being one of the most beautiful and important rocky peaks of the mountains of Arasbaran, the highest peak of Kamtal Summit is 3,100 m.

Kiyamaky Summit, Marand
Lying northwest of the province with an altitude of 3,347 m. is located in the vicinity of Jolfa. This region having a number of villages experiences cold weather with plenty of rainfall and snow. Green pastures cover the skirts and valleys.

Mishoo Mountain, Marand
In this mountainous region the highest peak is 2,855 m. high, standing to the north of the Orumieh Lake and south of the plains of Marand. Its famous peaks are Falak Daqi, Ali Alamdar, Kusababa and Ozun Boel. At northeast of this region, is the Yal pass a ski resort is present and the region is used as a recreational areas in all seasons.

Morodaq Mountain, Tabriz
This mountain lies 36 km. west of Tabriz and the highest peak of which is Moord Daq with an altitude of 2,210 m.. Its other summits, i.e., Cheleh Khaneh, Peer Moosi and Khajeh Marjan are visited by those who are interested in mountain climbing and those interested in winter sports.

Qooshadaq Mountain, Haris
This is considered as one of the important summits of Arasbaran located north of the Haris city and to the south of Ahar. The tallest peak is 3,149 m. in height, north of Haris. The famous pass of Gooijeh Boel is one of the natural phenomena existing en route from Tabriz to Ahar. The green, lush beauty provides a summer area for tribes of the Dasht-e-Moqan and Arasbaran regions.

Sahand Mountain, Tabriz
This is one of the highest mountains in East Azarbaijan, in addition to being an important dormant volcano in the country. The Sahand mountains are 50 km. south of Tabriz, the highest peak of which is Jam Daqi at an attitude of 3,750 m. Approximately 17 peaks can be accounted for as being over 3,000 m. in height. Due to the presence of a variety of flora and fauna, the Sahand Mountain is known as the bride of mountains in Iran. The lower slopes and skirts of this mountain are summer residing quarters for some tribes here.

Other Mountains, East Azarbaijan
Other summits in the province are as follows: Sultan Jahangeer at as height of 3,255 m., Neshan Kooh at an attitude of 3,660 m. in Arasbara, Shanjan 3,125 m. in Shabestar, and Aaq Daq with an attitude of 3,550 m. in Maragheh.

 



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