Don’t worry—there haven’t been bandits in these parts for a long time. This trail, thought to once have been part of the Silk Road, connects the villages of Gomk and Artavan.
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39.63, 45.60 · rel 9656058
39.63, 45.60 · rel 9656058
Old Bandit Road (Gomk – Artavan Trail)
16,5 km from start to finish through lakes.
Vayots Dzor · 39.63°N ·
45.60°E
16,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× ruins
Կամարի ձոր
Water ·
on the route
16,5 km
100%
Գյուղաձոր
ruins ·
202 m off route
16,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Old Bandit Road (Gomk – Artavan Trail) is 16.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Old Bandit Road (Gomk – Artavan Trail) takes approximately 4h 7min to complete.
No, Old Bandit Road (Gomk – Artavan Trail) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Old Bandit Road (Gomk – Artavan Trail) starts near coordinates 39.6303, 45.5655.
Old Bandit Road (Gomk – Artavan Trail) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Old Bandit Road (Gomk – Artavan Trail) is maintained and managed by HIKEArmenia.