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Avstånd
15,2 km
Höjdökning
841 m
Svårighetsnivå
Medel
Höjdsänkning
841 m
Max höjd
2 532 m
TrailRank 
74 5
Min höjd
1 832 m
Ledtyp
Slinga
Rörlig tid
4 timmar 16 minuter
Tid
5 timmar 59 minuter
Koordinater
2739
Uppladdad
21 juni 2025
Registrerad
juni 2025
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i närheten av Gyabut, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)

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Vägbeskrivning

The 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐲𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐩 is one of the most magnificent hikes in the Vayots Dzor region of Armenia.

This trail is called " 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑛 ," and it truly lives up to its name.
It offers a spectacular route with diverse scenery and breathtaking landscapes of the Vayots Dzor Province.

The trail is located near the almost abandoned village of Kapuyt ( Կապույտ ), which consists of just a handful of houses. It is situated close to the village of Gomk ( Գոմք ) and lies about 2.8 km from it. Typically only two families live in Kapuyt during the season, usually from late April to December.

◤ Description of the Trail

--- The hike starts and ends in Kapuyt village, forming a large loop.

--- Along the way, in addition to the stunning natural views, you'll encounter the carved khachkars of Gomk and the impressive Basalt Arch.

--- The most challenging section is the first third of the trail (approximately 6 km).

--- There are no water sources along the trail itself. However, there is a water source on the road from Gomk to Kapuyt, near Kapuyt village (marked on the map). Years ago, there used to be a drinking water source along the trail, but it no longer exists. The only natural water you’ll find is a stream near the Basalt Arch, and if you plan to use it, a water filter is highly recommended.

--- The best seasons for this hike are late April to June and late October to December. Summers are too hot, and from December to May, snow may make the trail impassable.

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
Be attentive on the trail, as it’s a natural habitat for brown bears. I recommend not hiking here alone. If you do, consider carrying a speaker and playing music to alert wildlife and reduce the chance of unexpected encounters.

𝐷𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑢𝑝𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝐼’𝑚 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠.

*𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑦 𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒:
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Waypoints

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 857 m
Bild avStarting Point

Starting Point

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 875 m
Bild avTurn Right / By the way, this is Bobi. Even if he barks when he approaches, he’s a super friendly and playful dog.

Turn Right / By the way, this is Bobi. Even if he barks when he approaches, he’s a super friendly and playful dog.

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 895 m
Bild avLeft to the Basalt Arch – highly recommended! / Straight ahead for the Kapuyt Loop trail (without the Arch detour)

Left to the Basalt Arch – highly recommended! / Straight ahead for the Kapuyt Loop trail (without the Arch detour)

IkonMonument Höjd 1 912 m
Bild avKhachkar on the left

Khachkar on the left

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 917 m
Bild avTurn Left for Gomk Khachkars

Turn Left for Gomk Khachkars

IkonRuiner Höjd 1 919 m
Bild avGomk Khachkars

Gomk Khachkars

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 921 m
Bild avKeep it Straight

Keep it Straight

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 968 m
Bild avTake the right footpath / even though the map shows the route on the left.

Take the right footpath / even though the map shows the route on the left.

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 987 m
Bild avLeft Way

Left Way

IkonMonument Höjd 2 048 m
Bild avThe Basalt Arch

The Basalt Arch

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 994 m
Bild avAfter visiting the Basalt Arch, follow this direction to rejoin the trail.

After visiting the Basalt Arch, follow this direction to rejoin the trail.

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 967 m
Bild avJoined the jeep trek

Joined the jeep trek

IkonKorsning Höjd 2 054 m
Bild avSwitchback

Switchback

IkonKorsning Höjd 2 064 m
Bild avSwitchback

Switchback

IkonKorsning Höjd 2 092 m
Bild avSwitchback

Switchback

IkonKorsning Höjd 2 120 m
Bild avSwitchback

Switchback

IkonKorsning Höjd 2 460 m
Bild avRight Switchback

Right Switchback

IkonWaypoint Höjd 2 528 m
Bild avHigh p?

High p?

IkonUtsikt Höjd 2 531 m
Bild avA Great View

A Great View

IkonWaypoint Höjd 2 530 m
Bild avHigh p 2

High p 2

IkonWaypoint Höjd 2 531 m
Bild avThe Highest Point of the trail / Time to go down from here

The Highest Point of the trail / Time to go down from here

IkonKorsning Höjd 2 516 m
Bild avLeft down

Left down

IkonWaypoint Höjd 2 308 m
Bild avKeep it Straight / The Right goes to Artavan

Keep it Straight / The Right goes to Artavan

IkonWaypoint Höjd 2 307 m
Bild avThere used to be water here, but for the last three years, there hasn’t been any.

There used to be water here, but for the last three years, there hasn’t been any.

IkonWaypoint Höjd 2 308 m
Bild avThere used to be water here, but for the last three years, there hasn’t been any.

There used to be water here, but for the last three years, there hasn’t been any.

IkonUtsikt Höjd 2 298 m
Bild avArtavan Village View

Artavan Village View

IkonUtsikt Höjd 2 234 m
Bild avKapuyt (the left one) ang Gomk villages' Views

Kapuyt (the left one) ang Gomk villages' Views

IkonWaypoint Höjd 2 148 m
Bild avWaypoint

Waypoint

IkonWaypoint Höjd 2 100 m
Bild avAttention! Left way

Attention! Left way

IkonKorsning Höjd 2 039 m
Bild avAttention! To the Left

Attention! To the Left

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 990 m
Bild avLeft Way

Left Way

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 993 m
Bild avAnother path

Another path

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 989 m
Bild av2 parallel treks, I take the right one

2 parallel treks, I take the right one

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 989 m
Bild avThose 2 paths merge here

Those 2 paths merge here

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 977 m
Bild avAttention! to the Left / Right also takes to the same point

Attention! to the Left / Right also takes to the same point

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 953 m
Bild avThose 2 parallel treks merge here / The jeep trek after here

Those 2 parallel treks merge here / The jeep trek after here

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 953 m
Bild avanother path

another path

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 959 m
Bild avAnother path

Another path

IkonWaypoint Höjd 1 975 m
Bild avAnother path

Another path

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 933 m
Bild avAttention! Turn Right

Attention! Turn Right

IkonKorsning Höjd 1 868 m
Bild avTo the Right

To the Right

IkonFontän Höjd 1 838 m
Bild avDrinking Water on the Gomk- Kapuyt roadway

Drinking Water on the Gomk- Kapuyt roadway

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