Shirkuh Peak

Shirkuh Peak is located in Yazd Province in central Iran. Shirkuh is surrounded by desert on every side. Geographically, the town of Taft lies to the northeast of the Shirkuh range, the Abarkuh Desert at its far western edge, and the settlement of Sanich to the north of the range. The height of Shirkuh Peak is about 4,075 meters.

Shirkuh Peak in Yazd has three main climbing routes. Which one you choose depends on your goals and preferences, as well as your mountaineering experience and skills. This route starts from the village of Deh Bala, a recreational village and summer pasture area. The route to the summit from Deh Bala is probably the most popular among climbers, because Deh Bala is easy to reach and offers good facilities. The route has a gentle slope and clear footpaths. Along the way to the summit you will also find springs and beautiful views. The climb of Shirkuh by this route is estimated to take between 6 and 8 hours.

Compared with other peaks above 4,000 meters, Shirkuh is relatively easy because you can spend a night on the mountain as part of the climbing plan. Depending on the weather conditions and the climber's ability, the difficulty of Shirkuh can be rated as moderate to fairly hard. Since the peak lies in the hot, dry province of Yazd and is surrounded by desert terrain, the best seasons to climb Shirkuh are winter and spring.