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Jrvezh Forest Park

Kotayk  >  Armenia

Jrvezh is a forest park, situated at an altitude of 1,500 meters, combining forested and steppe landscapes.

Added* by Anna Yargina
Most recent update 19 jun 2025

Description

The diverse landscapes of Jrvezh Forest Park create a unique habitat where bird species from different biotopes can be observed simultaneously. Here, you can spot both forest birds, such as the Sojka, Seoski detlić, Kraljić, and Zeba, as well as species adapted to open landscapes, including Pčelarica and Vrabac kamenjarac. Additionally, Jrvezh’s high-altitude setting makes it particularly attractive to birds of prey, such as the Vetruška, Zmijar, and Crni strvinar.

Details

Access

Jrvezh Forest Park is located just 10 km northeast of Yerevan, making it easily accessible for a short trip outside the city. By Car: The fastest and most convenient way to reach Jrvezh is by car, which takes around 20–30 minutes from the center of Yerevan via the H2 highway. You can leave a car near the entrance or pay for the park parking (1000 dram in 2025) Press P on the map for directions.

By Public Transport: You can take bus 266 (Yerevan city center, Mashtots Avenue) when change it to bus 5 or 36 on Gay Avenue 37 stop and go to Jrvezh park stop. By Taxi/Ride-hailing Services: Apps like GG or Yandex.GO are a quick and affordable way to reach Jrvezh from Yerevan.

Time Needed for a Visit: A short visit can take 1–2 hours if you just want a quick nature escape. A half-day (3–4 hours) is recommended for birdwatching. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Steppe , Mountain

Conditions

Rocky , Hilly , Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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