Natuurwonderen in de provincie Lorestan

Zagros Natural Wonders

Lorestan Province sits in the heart of the central Zagros Mountains, characterized by a dramatic limestone karst topography. This collection highlights the region's diverse hydrology, including the 95-meter Nojian Waterfall and the white-foamed Ab Sefid. The area is home to the Oshtorankuh range, reaching elevations over 4,000 meters, and high-altitude basins like Gahar Lake. Geological formations like the five-kilometer Shirez Canyon showcase millions of years of erosion, while the Garin peaks provide essential habitat for endemic flora.

Zagros Natural Wonders — Kaart

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Bishe waterfall (Abshar Bishe)

Bisheh Waterfall is a waterfall in the village of Istgah-e Bisheh, Papi District in Khorramabad County, Iran.

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Keeyow Lake

Keeyow Lake is a natural lake in the northwest of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, Iran.

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Nojian Waterfall

One of Iran's highest waterfalls, descending approximately 95 meters. It is situated in a forest area rich with medicinal plants and oak trees, southeast of Khorramabad.

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Abshar ab sfyd

Located near Aligudarz, this waterfall is noted for the white foam created as water strikes the rocks. It originates from springs within the mountain and reaches a height of 70 meters.

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Abshar afrynh

A wide, multi-tiered waterfall situated near the Poldokhtar-Khorramabad road. It is formed by the convergence of the Chul and Afrineh rivers.

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Garin

A mountain range in the central Zagros reaching elevations over 3,600 meters. It serves as a major watershed for the region and is characterized by limestone peaks and alpine vegetation.

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Grit Waterfalls

A series of cascades located in a valley 50 kilometers from Khorramabad. The site is surrounded by dense forests of oak, hawthorn, and plane trees.

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Oshtoran Kuh

Oshtorankuh is a mountain that is located in city of Azna, in Lorestan With an elevation of 4150 metres, the Oshtorankuh is the highest…

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Gahar Lake

An alpine lake located at an altitude of 2,350 meters within the Oshtorankuh protected area. It consists of two parts, Gahar-e Bozorg and Gahar-e Koochak, fed by mountain snowmelt.

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Drh shyrz

A five-kilometer canyon featuring 150-meter-high limestone walls. It contains the unique 'Minaret' stone pillar and several caves with evidence of ancient human habitation.