Safarud Forest

The Jewel of Ramsar

Forest
Mazandaran, Ramsar
Altitude 1,800 m

Ability level Beginner

Ability level: Beginner

Safarud Forest Park is one of the forests of northern Iran. With the facilities that have been built there, it has become a forest park. The park is located near Ramsar. Safarud Park is also known as Ab-e Madan ("Mineral Water"), because the river that flows through the heart of this forest contains mineral water.

Safarud is known for its pristine and unique nature in northern Iran. The area has dense, towering trees, including maple, hornbeam, alder, ironwood (Persian ironwood), ash and others, which add even more to the beauty of this forest park. A river with clear, fresh water runs among these beautiful, towering trees and brings life and vitality to the forest. Thanks to its dense and varied vegetation, this forest park has become a habitat for many animal species, including leopards, wild goats, bears, hares, wild boars, martens, wild sheep, foxes, wolves and others. In the past, the area was also home to animals such as the Caspian tiger.

The weather in Safarud Forest is cool in spring and summer, and it offers relief from the heat, especially in the second of these seasons. As the days grow shorter, however, the weather in Safarud Forest gets colder and colder. From late autumn through winter it is very cold, and the winding road leading to it becomes dangerous.

Given the geographical location of Safarud Forest and the mountain climate of the area, the best time to visit Safarud Forest is spring and summer. This is one of those forests that falls into a deep winter sleep as the air turns cold from mid-autumn onwards, and visiting it becomes almost impossible. So we recommend that you do not plan a visit to Safarud Forest for late autumn or later. If you cannot avoid it, be sure to check the weather conditions before your trip between Azar and the end of Esfand.

Written by زهرا لنگری Last updated 25 Nov 2024