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Sabalan Peak

 Ardabil Sabalan peak

Sabalan Peak in Ardabil is located 35 km west of Ardabil and 25 km southeast of Meshginshahr. In terms of geographical divisions of Ardabil province, this mountain is located in the distance between the central part of Ardabil city and Lahroud part of Meshginshahr city.

Sabalan volcanic mountain consists of a series of numerous heights that can be said to be almost parallel to Arasbaran; this large mountain is about 60 km long and 45 km wide. Sabalan Peak has been registered on the list of national natural monuments of the country with the number 12/19496. Sabalan Mountain has a special sanctity and status among locals and nomads of Ardabil since they consider Sabalan as the place of Zoroaster advent and life, the Iranian prophet; consequently, they pay special respect and value to Sabalan peak to the point that some even swear by the name of this mountain. Even some locals believe that the burial place of Zaraster is located on this mountain.

Climbing Sabalan Mountain

Sabalan Mountain generally has three famous peaks, the big peak is known as Sultan and the other two peaks are called Heram (Pyramid) and Kasra; all the peaks of Sabalan are covered with permanent ice and snow all year round The eastern part of Sabalan Mountain leads to the summit of Sabalan Volcano, which is located at a height of 4811 meters. On the western front of Sultan Peak, there is an eagle-like stone that has become a symbol of Sabalan over time. In general, there are three routes to climb Sabalan: The northeast route, which is the most common and easiest route among climbers, starts from Shabil Spa in Lahroud and reaches the summit by passing through the shelter via the eastern ridge. This route is almost clean with signposts in most parts. The western route, which starts from Qara Gol wetland in the northwestern slopes of the Heram, reaches the western shelter and then the peak of Sabalan after passing through the huge glacier of the Heram. The southern route, which is the most difficult route to climb the Sabalan peak in Ardabil, starts from the south of the peak and leads to the peak by the eastern ridge with no shelter on the route.

Attractions of Sabalan Peak

Sabalan Peak, which is the third highest peak in Iran after Damavand and Alam Kooh, is one of the most beautiful attractions in the country. Sabalan is one of the most spectacular places in Iran due to its many attractions and unique nature; therefore, this mountain can be selected as a suitable and important destination for travel and nature tourism. Natural spas located at the foot of Sabalan Mountain in Ardabil are one of the most important attractions in this area; these hot springs, with shabil as the most important one, are also very important in terms of healing properties besides their aesthetic aspect. The beautiful unique nature of the mountains in addition to glaciers and permanent snow in this area have led to the launch of the Alvarez ski slope, which as one of the most famous ski slopes in Iran has been highly regarded by tourists. A one-hectare lake with a depth of about 40 meters is formed at the top of the peak near the place of lava eruption, which is one of the most important attractions of Sabalan Peak in Ardabil. The clear water of this lake melts only in the summer while the lake's water freezes the rest of the year. This lake has caused many tourists and mountaineers to travel to Sabalan Peak in Ardabil province.

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