{"id":74502,"date":"2024-02-26T16:55:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=74502"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:31:40","slug":"mount-sabalan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/mount-sabalan\/","title":{"rendered":"Sabalan Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Iran, a country rich in mountainous terrains, offers a plethora of peaks and mountains across its vast landscape, ripe for exploration and conquest. In this article from the SURFIRAN magazine<\/a><\/strong>, we spotlight Mount Sabalan<\/strong>, a majestic natural wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sabalan<\/strong> Mountain<\/strong> stands as Iran’s third highest peak, trailing only behind Damavand<\/strong> and Alam-Kuh<\/strong>, and ranks among the world’s 1515 most prominent mountains. This semi-active volcanic mountain<\/strong>, currently in the fumarolic stage, hosts the Sabalan Crater Lake<\/strong> at its summit. This lake, the highest in Iran and one of the highest in the world, sits at an elevation of 4784 meters. With an area of 1.0 hectare, depths reaching up to 15 meters, and a volume of approximately 80,000 cubic meters, it is the country’s sole crater lake. Sabalan is renowned for its natural hot springs, unique and stunning landscapes, and the Alvars ski resort, drawing the attention of travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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