アラガツォトゥン周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ8

Part of the old road to Yerevan. Mostly nice packed gravel and grass, low grade ascent from North side. Orchids in Spring. Water source at the North end with a small shelter.

Amberd is one of the rare witnesses of medieval Armenian military architecture. The fortress, built on a mountain spur, was part of a defense system that controlled the Plains of Ararat. In addition to the remains of the fortifications and the small Church of Our Lady (Surb Astvatsatsin), parts of a three-story palace, a bathhouse covered by two domes, a central heating system, the water supply system including cisterns, and a secret passage from the palace to the other buildings have been preserved.

Directly on the main road it is worth stopping for. I wouldn’t bike many extra kilometers though.

don't climb down the shore on this side of the reservoir, it's steep and the soil is porous, which will cause slides even if it's dry.

Sometime during the beginning of the hikes we lost sight of the trailmarks, so keep an attentive eye on that. There's a part you have to go through the woods, keep your GPS on here, so you don't get too lost. You'll make it, though!

Amberd castle ruins are actually being taken care of by people and there's an entrance fee. Talk to Khachik, the caretaker and director of the ruins. He's a very kind soul who fought in the Artsakh war in 2020. Enjoy some ice cream and fresh Gata too

when crossing the river multiple times to stay on the trail, just stop and refresh yourself from the summer heat. This water is clear and has a fresh, almost sweet taste. It's so far off civilization, straight from the mountain, so there is no pollution.

This road is not on google maps, but possibly the highlight of our Armenian trip! The road is pretty good quality for gravel and not to steep! The scenery is spectacular!