Nizva Peak

Nizva Peak is one of the well-known summits of the Alborz Mountains, located in Mehdishahr County near the village of Chashm. It is considered the second highest peak in Semnan Province, after Shahvar Peak in Shahrud. On old English maps, this mountain was recorded as the second highest peak in Iran and higher than Alam-Kuh, but in fact it is the third highest peak in the eastern Alborz. Azami Sangsari recorded the old name of this peak as "Omidvar-Kuh of Mazandaran."

In the Mazandarani language, the word "Nizva" is formed from "Ni+z+va", and some believe it derives from "Nize+va", meaning a strong blowing wind. The name refers to the geography and climate of the area, where strong winds are typically common. Near the summit there is a beautiful lake that holds water until mid-summer. The vegetation of the area includes various kinds of milkvetch (gavan), juniper and grasses. A wide variety of animals live in this region, such as wolves, jackals, snakes, field mice, bears, leopards and wild boars, which reflects its biodiversity and pristine nature. These features make Nizva Peak not only a mountaineering destination but also a place of environmental value.

Since the climb to this peak takes about 5 hours, you should carry a windbreaker or Gore-Tex jacket along the route to cope with the strong winds. To climb the peak in winter, you will also need winter equipment to deal with the snow.