The remote 4x4 road to Mount Espi Kouhak in Mazandaran

Mount Espi Kouhak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,315m (10,875ft) above sea level, located in Mazandaran Province, Iran. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Mount Espi Kouhak

Where is Mount Espi Kouhak?

The peak is located in the northern part of the country. At the summit, there are communication facilities.

Is the road to Mount Espi Kouhak unpaved?

The road to the peak is entirely unpaved. It’s not an easy drive, with many curves—15 of them hairpin turns. A 4x4 vehicle is required. The road includes dangerous drops, so better avoid it if you don’t like heights.

How long is the road to Mount Espi Kouhak?

Starting from Yush (a village in Sheykh Fazlolah-e Nuri Rural District, Baladeh District, Nur County), the road to the peak is 12.1km (7.51 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,028m and the average gradient is 8.49%.

 

 

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