Useful Damavand Information, Facts, Figures and Statistics
Damavand is the most prominent feature of Iran looming majestically near the Caspian Sea. It has a narrow peak, with permanent snow cap. It is surrounded by many beautiful peaks of the Alborz Mountains. In a clear sky, Damavand is visible far from 250 km. Damavand is situated about 80 km north-east of Tehran (by road) in Mazandaran Province, Iran.

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Trekking Damavand is climbing 8 Km trail in 10 hours!
In general term Damavand trek is 8 km trail and is climbed in 10 hours. On the first day you gain 4,700 meters from 2nd camp to the 3rd camp in about 4 hours and on the summit push you ascend 3,300 meters from 3rd camp to Damavand Peak approx. in 6 hours.

This trek highly depends on your physical fitness, climbing experience, guide, acclimatization, season, weather …
Remember in this climb you should gain altitude 2630 m from basecamp to the summit.
• Average climbers may do it in 2 days or more! Visit Damavand Itinerary.
• Stronger mountaineers may do it just in a single day!

Mount Damavand Summit
In the final steps of trekking towards the Damavand summit, at 5400 to 5600 masl, climbing is in Sulphur Gas Zone!

Mt Damavand Trek. Trekking at 5400 to 5600 masl in Sulphur Gas Zone.  Final steps to the summit
Climbing Mount Damavand Iran
Trekking at 5400 to 5600 masl in Sulphur Gas Zone
Final steps to the peak: Damavand Info

Info, Fact, Figure and Statistics about Mt Damavand Iran
This article is mainly focused on Damavand south route, the most popular trekking side of the mountain. Covering the information about base camp to Damavand peak. This detailed info is personal view of admin “Mr Damavand” published for the first time on the internet in Damavand Info HERE and HERE.

Mount Damavand Iran Facts, Figures, Statics & Information
Mount Damavand Iran Facts, Figures, Statistics & Information

Various equipment such as hand held GPS, software and some maps are used in these measurements and we hope it is accurate enough. The trekking distance between Damavand first campsites (Polour & Reyneh) to the second campsite (Basecamp-Goosfand Sara) is excluded in some measurements, because it is mainly accessible by car in summer season.

Trekking Damavand Base Camp to Summit
Average Ascend Time 10 hours
Average Climb Speed 800 m/h
Trail Path Distance 8000 meters
Altitude Gain Basecamp to Summit 2630 meters
Damavand Base Camp to Summit Trek

Damavand Difficulty and Climbing Grade
Trekking south route in summer only. For winter climb and ski touring visit Damavand Winter Climb.


Difficulty RankF, YDS class 2
South RouteBasic mountaineering
Difficulty TypeModerate walk-up, easy descend (plus Sulphur gas above 5400 m)
Damavand Difficulty and Climbing Grade Facts & Figures



Fact & Statistics for Trekking Damavand from C2 to C3
Average ascending time 4 hours
Average trekking speed 1175 m/h
Direct distance C2-C3 3,182 meters
Trail path distance C2-C3 4,700 meters
Average slope angle about 22° Degree 
Max slope angle about 33° (Degree from 3,807 masl to 3,861 masl)
Min slope angle about 11° (Degree from 3,095 masl to 3,115 masl)
Gaining altitude C2-C3 1,160 meters
Fact & Statistics for Trekking Damavand from 2nd camp to 3rd camp



Altitude of Damavand Major Campsites
Camp 1 Polour Hut2,270 meter above sea level
Camp 1 Reineh (Reyneh) Hut2,070 masl
Camp 2 Base (Goosfand-Sara or Mosque)3,040 meter
Camp 3 Bargah Sevom Shelter/Refuge4220 m
Camp 3 New Hut (Top Camp)4250 m
Altitude of Damavand Major Campsites


Foot track & distance between Damavand Campsites

Camp 2 Base to Camp 3 Bargah4700 m
Camp 3 to Summit3300 m
Base Camp to Summit8000 meters
Foot track & distance between Damavand Campsites

Time and Speed for climbing Damavand Mountain
Base camp to Summit.

Average ascend Time 10 hours
Average climbing speed 800 m/h.
Time and Speed for climbing Damavand Mountain

Vertical Gain

Camp 2 Base to Camp 31160 meter
Camp 3 to Summit1470 m
Total Base Camp to Summit2630 m
Vertical Gain

Mount Damavand Ranking, Location and GPS Data

Elevation5,671 m (18,605 ft.) Highest Peak in the Middle East Highest volcano in Asia, the second highest volcano in North Hemisphere. Visit also Mount Damavand Elevation in our blog.
Prominence Factor4,667 m , Ranked 12th in the world
Parent PeakAlborz Mountain Range
ListingVolcanic Seven Summits, Iran High Point Ultra
Coordinates35°57′20″N 52°06′36″E
Mount Damavand Ranking, Location and GPS Data

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