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Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

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Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

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Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

02:57

8.40km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.76 km for 723 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.73 km

Symphony of Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you admire the "stone symphony" of basalt columns which seam to hang from heaven like organ pipes.

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2

5.79 km

Spring in the Basalt Columns of Garni Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Small spring that springs directly from the basalt rock formation.

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3

5.98 km

Symphony of Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful hike from Geghard Monastery to the Sun Temple through the Garni gorge

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4

6.10 km

Azat River

Highlight • River

The Azat (Հայերեն. Ազատ) is a river in Armenia. Its source is on the western slope of the Geghama mountains. It flows through Garni, Lanjazat and Arevshat. It flows into the Aras near Artashat.
See: en.advisor.travel/poi/Azat-River-3170

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5

7.14 km

View of basalt cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

7.81 km

Temple of Garni

Highlight • Historical Site

The structure is a peripteral temple on a leveled base and was probably dedicated to the god Mihr. The entablature is supported by 24 Ionic columns. Unlike other Greco-Roman temples, it is made of basalt (Wikipedia).

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7

7.91 km

Drinking Fountain Near Garni Temple

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the many drinking fountains in Armenia that can also be used for free. The water is safe to drink.

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8

7.96 km

Entrance to Garni Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can enter the area of the Garni Temple after paying the 1500 Armenian Dram.

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B

8.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

2.29 km

1.24 km

1.14 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

3.45 km

1.52 km

1.36 km

1.04 km

723 m

286 m

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

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Tuesday 3 November

16°C

5°C

32 %

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