Orgov-Byurakan Trail

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.

A 5.8 km half-day trail that offers a balanced outing without demanding too much. Budget around 1 hour and 18 minutes.

This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.