6.1km
Total Distance
671m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A popular route from the Darakeh trailhead in northern Tehran up to the Palang Chal shelter. The path passes riverside cafes, then climbs steadily up the valley and ridge through the foothills of the central Alborz. About 6.2 km one way.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water · 2.2km
  2. 2
    Drinking water · 4.1km
  3. 3
    چشمه انساندوست · 4.5km
    Spring · springs can run dry
  4. 4
    Drinking water
    at the end
  5. 5
    Palang Chal
    at the end · Mountain hut
Bus stop
Darakeh · 653m from the start
Parking
321m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
natural ground

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate