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Peaks and summits of the province can be taken advantage of as recreational areas. The western ranges run parallel, covering large sectors of the province, forming natural boundaries. Elevated glaciers, springs, suitable forests covering on the slopes of the mountainous areas, especially areas near the cities in the south of the province attract hordes of visitors. The important mountains of the Kurdestan Province are: Chehel Cheshmeh Mountain, Saqez This mountain is the highest in the north of the Zagross Mountain Ranges, and is 3,173 m. high and located 53 km. southeast of Saqez. The Shoorqi, Chehel Cheshmeh, Kalleh Bad and Cham Jaqtoo Rivers acquire their sources from these altitudes. Also great number of rivers, gushing out from slopes of this mountain and have given special beauty to it. Considering its beautiful nature, it has recreational potentials. Jein Bak Mountain, Qorveh The same is located 17 km. south of Qorveh and to the south of the village of Majid Abad. It is 3,042 m. in height. It joins the Bir Mountain (3.250 m) in the right and the Parishan Mountain on the east. It is one of the highest mountains of Qorveh. The northern slopes of this mountain overlook the township of Qorveh, and its southern skirts the township of Saqez. It is located on the fringes of the Zagross Mountain. The Sang Sefid Mountain being 2,822 m. in height is situated in the east and Darvazeh Mountain with 3,162 m. height is in the north of the Jein Bek Mountain. Kocheksar Mountain, Sanandaj This mountain with a height of 2,946 m. is located 30 km. south west of Sanandaj. The beautiful village of Shian with its wonderful landscape, especially in summer and spring is located to the east of this mountain. The Do Pardan and Cham Hesli and Avihang Rivers take their source from this mountain. Mianeh Mountain, Marivan This mountain is one of the highest altitudes of Marivan. The same is located 40 km. southeast of Marivan and to the west of the Mianeh Village. It is 2,670 m. in height. The Sang Sour Mountain with an altitude of 2,080 m. joins it in the north. Piyazeh Mountain, Marivan This mountain is in the semi forests altitude of the Zagross Mountains. It is 2,951 m. in height. It is located 24 km. southeast of Marivan and to the east of the Almaneh Village. The Piazeh Mountain joins the Cheleh Khaneh Mountain on the east (2,705 m. in height), from north it joins the Shah Neshin and Kachgan Mountains (2,613 m. in height) and in the northwest it joins the Kanvalan Mountain (2,180 m. in height). Paths for walking, forests and mountaineering in these elevations, in respect to its natural beauties and landscapes of the Zagross slopes, is indeed worth attention. Other Altitudes and Summits, Kurdestan The most important altitudes of the Kurdestan Province are: Mount Sheikh Ma'roof with an altitude of 2,895 m., Mount Panjeh Ali with an altitude of 2,860 m., Mount Kani Charmeh with an altitude of 2,840 m., Mount Halqeh Mir with an altitude of 2,880 m., Mount Takht with an altitude of 2,820 m., Mount Sanasareh with an altitude of 2,884 m., Mount Masjed Mirza with an altitude of 3,059 m., Mount Molla Kaveh with an altitude of 2,820 m., Mount Hoo Ali Daq with an altitude of 2,880 m., Mount Serajedin with an altitude of 2,836 m., Mount Charkhlan with an altitude of 3,330m. and Mount Havarbozeh with an altitude of 2,895 m. |
