Hasht Sar Peak

A Steadfast Summit in the Mountains of East Azerbaijan

Mountain
East Azerbaijan, Ahar
Altitude 2,950 m

Ability level Intermediate
Routes 1 recorded route

Ability level: Intermediate

Hasht Sar Peak (known locally as "Hashtsar" or "Hashtad Sar") is one of the most striking and well-known heights in the northeast of Ahar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. It lies southwest of the town of Hurand and southeast of the town of Kaleybar. Thanks to its prominence, shape and considerable height, the mountain is regarded as a symbol of the loftiness and strength of the region's mountain landscape. It stands in an ancient and scenic part of East Azerbaijan that offers abundant natural vegetation and a pristine ecosystem.

At its highest point, Hasht Sar Peak rises to about 2,950 metres above sea level, and most of the mountain's many summits exceed 2,800 metres, placing it among the region's high and spectacular mountains. The mountain trails around the peak pass through valleys and green landscapes, with springs along the route at higher elevations and a varied ecosystem of plants and wildlife that appeals to climbers and nature lovers.

To reach Hasht Sar Peak, you usually leave the Ahar–Kaleybar road onto side roads, then head towards the various villages of the area (such as Kal Olya, Gavar, Niq, Arabshah, Tazkand and others) and climb from the foothills along clearly marked footpaths to the summit ridge. The best time to visit is usually from spring to early autumn, when the mountain weather is milder and travelling and walking on the trails is safer. During your visit, it is essential to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism: stay on the trail, carry out your own litter, respect the environment, and avoid harming the area's plants and animals.

Written by ستایش عرب Last updated 31 Jan 2026

Activities

What you can do here, and what it takes

Mountaineering

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Specifications

Introduction of the location and specifications of Hasht Sar Peak

Location: East Azerbaijan, Ahar, Koholi Village (Kal Olya)

Coordinates: 38.82232350, 47.22181320 Open in maps

Height above mean sea: 2950 meter

Floras: Semi-humid mountain climate

Faunas: Presence of Predatory Animals, Presence of Herbivorous Animals

Transports: Private car, Walking, Minibus, Bus

Routes

ways to reach Hasht Sar Peak

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1) Climbing Heshtsar Peak

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The usual route to Heshtsar Peak starts from the Ahar–Kaleybar road. After reaching one of the villages along the way, such as Kalolya or Govar, park your vehicle beside a suitable dirt track and follow the marked footpaths up the slopes toward the mountain's ridge. After the initial ascent of about 700 to 900 metres, you reach a fairly well-defined path that continues to the ridgeline and then on to the summit. Depending on the terrain and where you choose to start, the ascent usually takes 4 to 6 hours, and the return to your starting point takes about 3 to 5 hours. Overall, the elevation gain on the route to the summit is about 900 to 1,100 metres, varying with the starting point.

Elevation gain: 900 meter