Zagros Mountain Trail
Iraq · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 51/100
Security flag. Iraq: most governments advise against travel; Kurdistan Region relatively calmer but verify
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
At a glance
| Countries | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Kurdistan Region |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 215 km |
| Typical duration | 13 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 2100 m |
| Best season | Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct |
| Start | Shush village |
| End | Mount Halgurd foothills (Soran district) |
| Permit / guide | guide recommended |
| Special gear | none |
Score
51/100
Community-built trail through Kurdistan's mountains; little-known internationally; security perception and limited infrastructure lower logistics.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
215 km, 13 stages. Max altitude approximate (approaches Mount Halgurd 3,607 m without summit).
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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