Apakekar mountain is located in Tavush province, between villages Haghartsin and Hovk. The altitude is 1651m above sea level. Local people also call this mountain Abeghakar which translates into hieromonk’s stone.
Apakekar is a perfect destination for winter hike, thanks to its low altitude.
Photos by: Sasun Danielyan, Hrachuhi Ayvazyan & Tigran Shahbazyan
Winter Hiking in Armenia
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