Natural attractions in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Natural Wonders

Azerbaijan's landscape features the Greater and Lesser Caucasus mountain ranges, including the sacred Babadağ and the country's highest peak, Mount Bazardüzü. The region contains nearly half of the world’s mud volcanoes and unique geological features like the Karvachar Geyser and Istisu hot springs. High-altitude lakes such as Göygöl and Maralgel were created by a historic earthquake in 1139. From the dramatic waterfalls of Quba and Gabala to the ancient village of Khinalug, these sites represent the country's diverse topography.

Azerbaijan's Natural Wonders — Map

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Fountains Square

Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.

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Martyrs' Lane

Memorial cemetery and park dedicated to victims of political clashes, wars, and national tragedies, featuring an eternal flame monument and panoramic views of the city and sea.

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Khinalug

Khinalug, Khinalugh, or Khinalig, is an ancient Caucasian village going back to the Caucasian Albanian period.

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Qalghanlu

Lake Qalghanlu is the smallest natural lake in Iranian Azerbaijan. The lake is between the Khan Kandi village of Germi and the Azerbaijani…

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E

Mount Bazardüzü

Mount Bazardüzü is a mountain peak in the Greater Caucasus range on the border between Russia and Azerbaijan.

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Nizami Parkı

Landscaped public park in Baku featuring monuments and green spaces.

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Great Kirs

Mount Kirs is the highest peak in the Karabakh Range of the Lesser Caucasus in Azerbaijan at an altitude of 2,725 metres.

H

Laza waterfall

High-altitude waterfall near the village of Laza, known for freezing into ice climbing walls in winter.

I

Kaputjugh

Kaputjugh is the highest mountain in the Zangezur range, forming the border between the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan and…

J

Jdrduz

Scenic plateau in Shusha offering panoramic views of the Dashalti Gorge and the Karkar River.

K

"Umbrella" waterfall

Cave-like waterfall in the Dashalti Gorge where water flows over a mossy, umbrella-shaped rock formation.

L

Afurca Şelalesi

One of the country's highest waterfalls, plunging 75 meters down a cliff in the Quba District.

M

Sanqar Qala

Remote alpine hut and shelter located in the mountainous Balakan region.

N

Yeddi gozel shelale

A series of seven cascading waterfalls located in the dense forests near Gabala.

O

Isti-su

Mountain shelter located near thermal mineral springs in the Lerik region.

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Naftalan Flag Square - Bayraq meydanı 🇦🇿

Public square and viewpoint located in the town of Naftalan.

Q

Ram-rama waterfall

A 75-meter waterfall located in the village of Ilisu, accessible via a hiking trail.

R

Old church

Viewpoint overlooking the ruins of an ancient church.

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Mirzənin ağacları

Scenic viewpoint located in the Shamakhi mountain region.

T

Goy Qurshagi

High-altitude alpine hut and campsite in the Ismayilli District.

U

Əliyev Vurğun

Basic alpine shelter for hikers in the Shamakhi region.

V

viewpoint + wild camping (tiny)

Small mountain ridge used for wild camping and viewing the Greater Caucasus range.

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Göygöl

Alpine lake formed by an earthquake in 1139, located at the foot of Mount Kapaz.

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Gosha underground mine

Underground mining site in the Gadabay District known for gold and copper deposits.

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Bittibulag copper-arsenic deposit

Historical copper and arsenic mining tunnel located in the Gadabay region.

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Istisu Hotspring

Natural thermal springs in Kalbajar with water temperatures reaching over 60 degrees Celsius.

Karvachar Geyser

Thermal geyser in the Kalbajar District that ejects hot, mineral-rich water from the ground.

Babadag

Babadağ is a mountain in Quba District, Azerbaijan. It is considered a sacred site. pilgrims make the long trek to the summit from Babadağ…

Mud Volcanoes

Active geological site featuring cones that periodically erupt cold mud and gas.

Mud Vulcano

Mud volcano on the Absheron Peninsula, part of Azerbaijan's extensive network of geological formations.

Maralgel

Mountain lake located 1,902 meters above sea level, connected to Göygöl by a series of steps.

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