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Chemical Lake Trail

Lori province  >  Armenia

Mountains, pastures, mixed and coniferous forests, and a small lake that is the only body of water in the entire area.

Added* by Igor
Most recent update 19 aprilie 2025

Description

Chemical Lake Trail is a great destination for birdwatching due to its diverse landscape. Here you can find birds of different plant communities, which makes this route very interesting for birdwatchers.

Details

Access

The Chemical Lake Trail is located directly north of the town of Vanadzor. Public transport does not go to this place. You need to take a taxi to the military cemetery. Press P on the map for directions to the start of the trail. From there go up the path to the lake. Then go right along the dirt road. Use the map to choose the right path. The walking route will take about two hours at a leisurely pace.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Mountain , Grassland

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Beware: at the end of the route there are unfriendly dogs, you need to be prepared for this, it is good to have an electric shocker or just take a stick in the forest in advance.

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