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Altitudes and Summits, Markazi Markazi Province is located at the intersection of the foldings of the Alborz and Zagross Mountains. The unevenness of this province is from the central chain of mountains and internal mountains of the Zagross. The highest point of these mountains is Rasband Mountain which is 3,342 m. high and is located to the southeast of Shazand. The most important northern height begins from the Mareh Mountains, extending towards the west to the Khergan Saveh section, reaching an elevation of about 3,000 m. In the west, there are two mountain ranges, which extend in two sections of the Qarah Chay River from a north to south direction. The western range of this mountain adjoins to the Alvand Heights in Hamedan, and eastern range to the Vafs Mountains. The Moodar peak is over 2,339 m. high and is the most important elevation in the west of Arak. The southern part of the province is covered with high mountains, the important ones are the Rasvand and Alvand Ranges. In the center of province there are some mountains, the highest one is called Gowjeh, which in Tafresh reaches an elevation of 3,140 m. Natural characteristics and several mountain ranges have provided suitable conditions for mountaineering and relative sports. Furthermore, this area also provides hunting grounds. |
