ANT 12 Tsater to Dzoragyugh
ANT 12 Tsater to Dzoragyugh
3h30m
10.4 km
1252
982
Hard
The 10.4-kilometer trail stretching from Tsater to Dzoragyugh reveals a different side of Lori's nature for hikers. The trail passes through fields, rocky sections, river valleys, and forests. This is a continuation of the trail that comes from Kobayr to Tsater within the Armenian National Trail. The trail starts with views of the Debed Gorge and delves into the hidden Dzoraget Gorge behind the mountains along the way. It ends on the plateau overlooking the Pambak River.
The trailhead and all markers are located outside the village of Tsater, near an old chapel and cemetery. After a short climb from here, the trail traverses the upper plateau before descending into rockier sections. As you reach the twists and turns, a stunning view of the Dzoraget Gorge unfolds. This part is also known as Arevatsag (Sunrise) gorge after the nearby village.
The trail descends to the river and continues along a dirt road by the riverbank. A hydroelectric power plant is built on a section of the river. Very close to the power plant, the famous Peg Stone rock rises from the river. Here you can take a break or even set up a tent for an overnight stay. The path then reaches a small bridge, after which you will see the medieval Hnevank complex in the distance. In the gorge, old barns and a few ruins of houses from the former village of Dzoragyugh can be spotted. From this point, the trail begins to climb to the Dzoragyugh settlement on the plateau. The trail follows an asphalt road constructed during Soviet times, of which only small sections remain now.
After ascending the winding paths, you will reach the village center, where the main infrastructure and church are located. From here, you can either descend to the main highway or continue the trail toward the village of Vahagni.
Water sources/information
A cold water fountain can be found in the center of Tsater, in front of the school building.
The trailhead and all markers are located outside the village of Tsater, near an old chapel and cemetery. After a short climb from here, the trail traverses the upper plateau before descending into rockier sections. As you reach the twists and turns, a stunning view of the Dzoraget Gorge unfolds. This part is also known as Arevatsag (Sunrise) gorge after the nearby village.
The trail descends to the river and continues along a dirt road by the riverbank. A hydroelectric power plant is built on a section of the river. Very close to the power plant, the famous Peg Stone rock rises from the river. Here you can take a break or even set up a tent for an overnight stay. The path then reaches a small bridge, after which you will see the medieval Hnevank complex in the distance. In the gorge, old barns and a few ruins of houses from the former village of Dzoragyugh can be spotted. From this point, the trail begins to climb to the Dzoragyugh settlement on the plateau. The trail follows an asphalt road constructed during Soviet times, of which only small sections remain now.
After ascending the winding paths, you will reach the village center, where the main infrastructure and church are located. From here, you can either descend to the main highway or continue the trail toward the village of Vahagni.
Water sources/information
A cold water fountain can be found in the center of Tsater, in front of the school building.