The wild high mountain road to the antennas at Samamous Peak
Samamous Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,686m (12,093ft) above sea level, located in Iran. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.
Where is Samamous Peak?
The peak is located on the border between Mazandaran and Gilan provinces, in the northern part of the country.
What’s at the summit of Samamous Peak?
The summit is crowned with antennas and many communication facilities. From its heights, you can see as far as Bandar Anzali to Bandar Nowshahr.
Is the road to Samamous Peak unpaved?
The road to the summit was built to construct the antennas. It’s totally unpaved and very defiant, with countless hairpin turns, especially in the final section. A 4x4 vehicle is required. If you don’t like heights, it’s better to avoid it, as the road includes dangerous drops.
How long is the road to Samamous Peak?
Starting from Javaher Deh (a village in Sakht Sar Rural District, in the Central District of Ramsar County, Mazandaran Province), the road is 22.85km (14.2 mi) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,959m (6,428 ft) and the average gradient is 8.57%.
Pic: mehdi msh