HomeDestinationsArmeniaTsakhkadzor Start/End - Mountain Loop
Moderate
Hiking
🇦🇲 Armenia
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: AM-KT-01

Tsakhkadzor Start/End - Mountain Loop

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon10 May 2022

Challenging mountain hike near Tsakhkadzor, featuring steep gradients and rocky footpaths. Offers expansive views and forest sections.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Wear sturdy hiking boots. Carry sufficient water and navigation tools. Be prepared for steep, uneven terrain.

Weather check

At Start
1876m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

40.5380, 44.7156

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 40.5380, 44.7156 @ 1876m

Quick Stats

Distance
7.43 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
1838m - 2090m
Max Elevation
2090 m
Max Gradient
30.9%
35.5%

Highlights

  • Kecharis Monastery
  • Tsakhkadzor Ropeway

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+314 m

Total Descent

-322 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
85.6

85.6

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
2.01

2.01

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)20%
Moderate (3-8%)32%
Steep (>8%)48%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved81%
Unpaved19%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
81%
Dirt Track
19%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 34

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 40.525977
MAX LAT: 40.538109
MIN LON: 44.697150
MAX LON: 44.720147

Point Spacing: 1.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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