Overview

Mount Damavand rises to 5,610 m in Iran, within the the Alborz of Asia. It was first climbed in 1837.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• A sacred mountain, deeply woven into the region's religion and culture.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,610 m
• Location：Iran
• Continent：Asia
• Range：the Alborz
• Coordinates：35°57′N 52°06′E
• First ascent：1837