The trail connects Byurakan and Orgov villages giving the opportunity to hike from Byurakan observatory to Orgov radio optical telescope. The rebuilt trail descends to the gorge of Amberd river and then takes up to Byurakan village.
OSM map layer · LineString
40.35, 44.26 · rel 17229253
40.35, 44.26 · rel 17229253
Orgov-Byurakan Trail
5,8 km from start to finish through urban area.
Aragatsotn · 40.35°N ·
44.26°E
5,8km
Distance
+407m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
Վիկտոր Համբարձումյան
monument ·
361 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Orgov-Byurakan Trail is 5.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Orgov-Byurakan Trail takes approximately 1h 28min to complete.
No, Orgov-Byurakan Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Orgov-Byurakan Trail starts near coordinates 40.3535, 44.2521.
Orgov-Byurakan Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Orgov-Byurakan Trail is maintained and managed by Orgov Community ; HikeArmenia ; Trails For Change.