Azad-Kuh

Azad Kooh is one of the tallest peaks in Iran's central Alburz Range, located in Mazandaran province. Kooh means mountain in Persian, and Azad means free, therefore Azad Kooh means The Free Mountain. Because of Azad Kooh's cone-like form and lack of connection to its neighboring peaks, its name was most likely given by locals.

In the summer, you won't need any technical equipment to climb Azad Kooh because it is not a tough climb. The easier and quicker path is from Kalaak-e-Baalaa village, whereas the longer and more difficult route is from Vaarange Rud village. The first takes 1–2 days, whereas the second takes 2–4 days. There is no shelter on either route, so if you want to camp, you'll need to bring your own tent. In the winter, Azad Kooh is not as simple to climb since there will be a lot of snow and the risk of an avalanche on any path.

Height: 14,921 feet

Location: Azad Kooh Summit, Mazandaran, Iran