Jrvezh Forest Park, located 10 km east of Yerevan, is a worth-it spot for a destination run. This is by far the largest park in the Yerevan area, and a nice oasis away from the dense city. There are numerous paths around the park — some very wide, others narrower and more rugged. The landscape is fairly open and there are lots of trees, but not dense forest. There are wonderful views of the surrounding hillsisde and Mount Ararat. Note: very hilly!
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The main section of the park is located off the H3. A loop of the paths is ~5 km, with other paths that can be added. We’ve mapped a suggested loop to use as a guideline.
Jrvezh Forest Park, located 10 km east of Yerevan, is a worth-it spot for a destination run. This is by far the largest park in the Yerevan area, and a nice oasis away from the dense city. There are numerous paths around the park — some very wide, others narrower and more rugged. The landscape is fairly open and there are lots of trees, but not dense forest. There are wonderful views of the surrounding hillsisde and Mount Ararat. Note: very hilly!
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The main section of the park is located off the H3. A loop of the paths is ~5 km, with other paths that can be added. We’ve mapped a suggested loop to use as a guideline.
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There are 6-7 km of trails in the main section of the park. We've mapped a ~5 km loop.
HILLY! Our 5k loop is 180m (596 feet) of elevation gain
A terrific 8 km tour of Old Yerevan, which includes some of the city's major historical & cultural sites and numerous fountain-lined parks. Includes the 3 km Circular Park and the Cascade Stairs, where you can feel Rocky-like!
The Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial sits within an imposing open plaza area. It's suitable to run here, except in the immediate vicinity of the Memorial. A loop around the paths is ~5 km, combination open square and tree-lined alleys.
One of Yerevan's best parks for running. Located just north the Cascade Complex (but cut off from the historic centre by Saralanji St.), Victory Park features several memorials & monuments, a lake, and a scenic lookout at its eastern end. ~3 km of paths.
Komitas Park is a good spot just south of Old Yerevan for some off-road running. There are pleasant, open paths around the park and some tree-lined alleys. It's possible to do ~1.5 km laps. Can be combined with our Old Yerevan route, using Arshakunyats Ave.
Lovely spot for a run in the Nor Zeytun neighborhood in northeast Yerevan. About 3 km of wide walking paths. Please use discretion and respect and don't run when busy or in crowded areas.
For some off-road laps with a nice view, head to Vardavar Lake in the Argishti district. There's a paved path around the lake, making for a 1.2 km loop. There are views of the lake the whole way. Some of the side streets west of the lake are OK for running too.
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Essentials
There are 6-7 km of trails in the main section of the park. We've mapped a ~5 km loop.
HILLY! Our 5k loop is 180m (596 feet) of elevation gain
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