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Alam-Kuh

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Sources differ on the height of Alam Kuh. Due to its elevation being very close to that of Sabalan, either of these peaks may be variously listed as either the second or third highest mountain in Iran. Some sources give a significantly higher elevation for Alam Kuh of 4850 m. However, more reliable
315:. In addition to local climbers, the north face attracts European climbing teams. The first known ascent from the north was by a German party (Gorter/Steinauer) in 1936 via the northwest ridge. 930: 298:
The first recorded ascent of the peak was made from Hazarchal over the south face by the German Bornmüller brothers during their six-month botanical exploration of the Alborz in 1902.
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and consequent rockfall in 2004. The mountain was closed to climbers for some months because of the hazard of rockfall and loose cables.
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The 800 m high, steep granite north face provides some of the most difficult and challenging
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routes in the country and the climbs rank alongside major climbing routes in the European
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Province. With an elevation of 4,828 meters, it is the second-highest peak in Iran after
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data. This data supports Alam Kuh as the second highest peak in Iran.
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Listed here as "Kuhha-ye Alborz". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
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Most of the fixed ropes were severely damaged during a major
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Cambridge Expedition, 1956, to the Elburz Mountains, Iran
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The mountain range supports permanent snow and glaciers.
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The German expedition in the Elburz Range, N. Persia
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Alam Kuh

Elevation
Prominence
Listing
Ultra
Coordinates
36°22′32.65″N 50°57′41.31″E / 36.3757361°N 50.9614750°E / 36.3757361; 50.9614750
ʿAlam-Kūh is located in Iran
Mazandaran
Iran
Parent range
Alborz
First ascent
Alfred
Joseph Bornmüller
Easiest route
Persian
Alborz
mountain range
Iran
Mazandaran
Takht-e Suleyman Massif
Kelardasht District
Mazandaran
Mount Damavand

Douglas Busk
mountaineering
Alps

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