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DISTANCE - 14.6 KM
ELEVATION GAIN - 1200 M
ELEVATION LOSS - 1100 M
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MAX. ALTITUDE - 2050 M
MIN. ALTITUDE - 950 M
DURATION - 7 H 50 MIN
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Follow the signs from the starting point. After crossing a river a little further on, the route continues along a slightly ascending path through a forest on a flat area in the river valley. After 6 km, the path to a shepherd hut begins to wind up the mountain steeply to the right.
700 m ahead above the tree line, the path leading to the pastures turns up to the left and continues across the right of the ridge. After a while, the path that passes briefly through the forest after 1.7 km separates off to the left of the main path and continues to the ridge, and a little further to an open area. After 500 m, the steeply ascending winding trail reaches the highest part of the route at an altitude of 2,040 m.
Continuing from the top of the hill to the left along the ridge of the mountain, a poorly visible path begins to descend steeply 600 m ahead. The winding path descends for 2 km through an open area and reaches a forest. After another 2 km through the forest it comes to the entrance to the village. After continuing for 400 m past the houses, you will reach one of the main roads in the village.
Nearby trails
This route can be connected to the Gashgachay - Gumukh trail.
Seasonality
May-September is the best time in terms of weather conditions and day length. There is only one shepherd hut along the route. During this period, you can check with the local community to see if the shepherds are in the mountains. These huts can provide warm shelter and you can ask for information from the shepherds, but you need to be careful around shepherd dogs.
In general, although it is possible to do this route throughout the year, it requires more preparation in winter months. In winter, spring and autumn, it is important to check the weather forecast more carefully and prepare food, clothing and equipment (tents, sleeping bags and so on). On cold and short winter days, it is very difficult and risky to finish this route in one day, so it is not recommended to leave without proper camping equipment.
Food and Accommodation
In both villages there are small shops, cafés and restaurants. For places to stay overnight, you can find guesthouses, hotels and other accommodation facilities, located on the map.
Water
There is only one spring along the trail, which is located near a shepherd hut at the end of the Bash Goynuk gorge. As water sources are limited, it is recommended to take at least 1.5-2 litres of water with you.
Transportation
Minibuses go from the bazar in Sheki city to the village of Bash Goynuk (1 AZN per trip). You can also get to Bash Goynuk by taxi (using the *0066 and *5577 taxi services) for about 6-8 AZN.
Permits and Specially Protected Areas
No prior permission is required to walk along this route. The route does not pass through specially protected natural areas or the border protection zone, and there are no permanent border guard posts anywhere along the route. When meeting border guards, it is necessary to show your documents and explain your route.
