The trail starts from Tatev Monastery Complex, dated 9th century (Syunik Province), heading towards Tatev Hermitage, dated 17th century (Syunik Province), and Devil’s Bridge located beneath Tatev Monastery, in the 500-meter deep gorge of the Vorotan River.
In October 2010, Wings of Tatev, the longest aerial tramway in the World was opened, to replenish the heritage with modern infrastructure which was later recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the World’s longest reversible cable-way.
The trail is moderate and appropriate for hiking.
How to get there?
The trail starts from Tatev Monastery Complex. You can drive to Halidzor village for about 250 km (4 hours) from Yerevan, via E117 connection road, and then take the aerial tramway up to the Monastery.
Trail characteristics
4 km/ 2.5 mi
** hours (hiking)
min: 991m, max: 1480m, ascent: 138m, descent: 578m
Hiking
5 marking signs (posts)
What to do?
The trail is appropriate only for hiking.
What to see around?
Within and in the vicinity of the trail you will come across with cultural monuments & attractions listed below:
- Wings of Tatev – The longest aerial tramway in the World
- Tatev Monastery Complex
- Tatev Hermitage standing still on a plateau overlooking the Vorotan and Tatev rivers
- Dzit-han oil mill
- Harsnadzor Watchtower
- Devil’s Bridge
- Mountain Villages and Churches
- Vorotan Gorge
Where to stay?
You might stay at B&B’s and guesthouses in the region or camp around the Monastery or in the Hermitage. For more information check out our database of B&B’s.
Nearby destinations
There are several destinations and hiking trails in the region; it worth you spend several days in the region.
- Zorats Karer, the Armenian Stonehenge
Flora & Fauna
To be updated shortly
Elevation profile
Photo album
GPS track
Follow the GPS track of this trail via the below map; however, keep in mind to consult with local guides before heading to the trail.
Credits
Trail marked by AHA Armenia
Photo credit: Suren Khazarchian
Information generated by: Hikers.am