A VOLCANIC MOUNTAIN
We made it to the Isfahan Province in Iran. An area primarily known for its cultural heritage and historical landmarks, also features fascinating geological formations, including volcanic landscapes. These landscapes are primarily a result of ancient volcanic activity in the region. Driving through it was already fascinating.
When we see mountains, we need to hike them. We love it. Also considering our K2 Bascamp Trek we're planning to do in July 2025 in Pakistan, we need to keep our legs moving. The Mil Peak seamed to be a good training for us with stunning views from below already we were sure it will be worth every step. The only thing – there are no trails or marks to summit the peak ...
We took some gravel roads to get as close as possible to the foot of the mountain.
Volcanic landscapes are just so beautiful. Look at these colors.
Once we couldn't get any further we parked the car in the middle of nowhere: the last part of the gravel road was washed away. Big rocks didn't let us pass. We started our hike.
Hike started easy, but no trails to be found.
Volcanic terrain: it’ss getting more rough the higher we climb.
Steep rocks: needed to climb some parts of our way up.
Quite easy to do.
FREE YOUR MIND
KINDA VIEWS FEEL SO GOOD.
View over the valley.
More spectacular to the other side.
Getting closer towards the summit the temperature dropped quite a bit and there was even some remains of snow. We took another break to catch some breath and take some more picutres. Out of nowhere some other hikers appeared coming down from the peak. They probably were the same surprised like us meeting other hikers. How cool! Of course we started to talk to them: the group were members of the Iran Sherpa Club from Isfahan.
Northern side: still some remains of snow from the last days.
Iran Sherpa Club: So good to meet a group of local hikers!
These colors – so different than on any other mountain we climbed.
And than we summited Mil Peak – our first peak in Iran.
3035 or 3085m? We don’t know 🙂
Our favorite energy-snack: no normal coffee, peanut butter and a banana.
Makes him happy: mountains.
… and views.
Climbing down is often more difficult than up, even more when there are no trails and marks.
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