Razkeh Gorge

Razkeh Gorge is located near the village of Razkeh, in Chelav Rural District, Amol County, in Mazandaran Province. It is one of the region's natural and tourist attractions, popular with travellers and nature lovers for its dense forests, rushing rivers and beautiful waterfalls. With its unspoiled, eye-catching scenery, Razkeh Gorge is an ideal place for recreation and for enjoying nature.

The Razkeh area is covered with dense forests made up of a variety of broadleaf trees, such as beech, maple, alder, oak and hornbeam. Alongside the trees, a range of herbaceous plants and shrubs grow here, including ferns, wildflowers, medicinal plants and wild mountain greens. In the rivers and waterfalls of Razkeh Gorge, a variety of aquatic plants such as mosses and algae can be seen. The forests of Razkeh are home to many mammals, including the brown bear, leopard, wild boar, red deer, wildcat, fox and squirrel. Bird diversity in the area is very high, and birds of prey, forest birds, aquatic birds and shorebirds can all be seen. These include eagles, falcons, pheasants, partridges, woodpeckers and various kinds of sparrows. The rivers and waterfalls of Razkeh Gorge are also a habitat for various species of fish and other aquatic animals.

Because of its particular geographical location, Razkeh Gorge has a climate that changes through the seasons of the year. The best time to travel to the area depends on your taste and the kind of activity you have in mind. In general, however, the best time to visit the gorge is spring and summer.