Mount Damavand Summit
Iran's high point (5,610 m) and Asia's tallest volcano — a 3-4 day trek from Polur.
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- Region
- Iran
- Country
- Middle East / Central Asia
- Biome
- Iranian volcano (2,200–5,610 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Iranian volcano (2,200–5,610 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Iran's high point (5,610 m) and Asia's tallest volcano — a 3-4 day trek from Polur.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Iranian volcano (2,200–5,610 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Middle East / Central Asia
Biome
Iranian volcano (2,200–5,610 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Mount Damavand Summit trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mount Damavand Summit
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.