Tatev to Devil’s Bridge
Tatev to Devil’s Bridge
3.5h
6.0 km
1548 m
965 m
Easy
Things to see
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Located below the world’s longest reversible aerial ropeway, this trail goes through the Vorotan River Valley, home to the Great Hermitage of Tatev. Point-to-point, this trail is nothing short of magic.
You’ll start from the stunning 17th century Tatev Monastery, and work your way into the lush valley below. Take a peek inside the Hermitage, where monks once observed long periods of silence far away from the rest of the world (maybe that’s exactly why you’re hiking in Armenia in the first place!). The trail ends a few meters away from Devil’s Bridge, a natural bridge carved by the river out of rock. Just cross the road to see the roaring river below that carved the crevice and bridge. To take a dip in the natural hot spring there, you’ll need to climb down a rope (ask a guide before you leave the marked area for visitors).
NOTE: Route updated in 2023 to avoid sections obstructed by large water pipe and construction.
You’ll start from the stunning 17th century Tatev Monastery, and work your way into the lush valley below. Take a peek inside the Hermitage, where monks once observed long periods of silence far away from the rest of the world (maybe that’s exactly why you’re hiking in Armenia in the first place!). The trail ends a few meters away from Devil’s Bridge, a natural bridge carved by the river out of rock. Just cross the road to see the roaring river below that carved the crevice and bridge. To take a dip in the natural hot spring there, you’ll need to climb down a rope (ask a guide before you leave the marked area for visitors).
NOTE: Route updated in 2023 to avoid sections obstructed by large water pipe and construction.