Janapar Trail
Armenia / Azerbaijan · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 42/100
Closed or suspended. This route is closed or suspended right now. Do not plan it before checking current status with local authorities. The score reflects the current situation.
Security flag. Nagorno-Karabakh: region under Azerbaijani control since 2023; trail currently impassable/not maintained
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
At a glance
| Countries | Armenia; Azerbaijan (Nagorno-Karabakh, disputed) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Nagorno-Karabakh |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 284 km |
| Typical duration | 8-16 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 2400 m |
| Best season | May-Oct (historically) |
| Start | Hadrut |
| End | Vardenis (Armenia) |
| Permit / guide | no (currently not hikeable) |
| Special gear | none |
Score
42/100
Village-to-village trail across Karabakh's monasteries and mountains; scoring reflects its current closure rather than historical quality.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
284 km, 8-16 days (Wikivoyage); status post-2023: outdated/impassable.
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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