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Kapuyt Loop Trail / Classic trail with waypoints / Armenia

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Afstand
15,2 km
Positiv højdeforskel
841 m
Sværhedsgrad
Moderat
Negativ højdeforskel
841 m
Max Højde
2.532 m
TrailRank 
74 5
Min Højde
1.832 m
Rutetype
Løkke
Tid i bevægelse
4 timer 16 minutter
Tid
5 timer 59 minutter
Koordinater
2739
Uploadet
21. juni 2025
Optaget
juni 2025
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tæt på Gyabut, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)

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Rutebeskrivelse

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 Højde 1.857 m
Foto afStarting Point

Starting Point

IkonKryds Højde 1.875 m
Foto afTurn 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.

IkonKryds Højde 1.895 m
Foto afLeft 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 Højde 1.912 m
Foto afKhachkar on the left

Khachkar on the left

IkonKryds Højde 1.917 m
Foto afTurn Left for Gomk Khachkars

Turn Left for Gomk Khachkars

IkonRuiner Højde 1.919 m
Foto afGomk Khachkars

Gomk Khachkars

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.921 m
Foto afKeep it Straight

Keep it Straight

IkonKryds Højde 1.968 m
Foto afTake 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.

IkonKryds Højde 1.987 m
Foto afLeft Way

Left Way

IkonMonument Højde 2.048 m
Foto afThe Basalt Arch

The Basalt Arch

IkonKryds Højde 1.994 m
Foto afAfter visiting the Basalt Arch, follow this direction to rejoin the trail.

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

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.967 m
Foto afJoined the jeep trek

Joined the jeep trek

IkonKryds Højde 2.054 m
Foto afSwitchback

Switchback

IkonKryds Højde 2.064 m
Foto afSwitchback

Switchback

IkonKryds Højde 2.092 m
Foto afSwitchback

Switchback

IkonKryds Højde 2.120 m
Foto afSwitchback

Switchback

IkonKryds Højde 2.460 m
Foto afRight Switchback

Right Switchback

IkonWaypoint Højde 2.528 m
Foto afHigh p?

High p?

IkonUdsigtspunkt Højde 2.531 m
Foto afA Great View

A Great View

IkonWaypoint Højde 2.530 m
Foto afHigh p 2

High p 2

IkonWaypoint Højde 2.531 m
Foto afThe Highest Point of the trail / Time to go down from here

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

IkonKryds Højde 2.516 m
Foto afLeft down

Left down

IkonWaypoint Højde 2.308 m
Foto afKeep it Straight / The Right goes to Artavan

Keep it Straight / The Right goes to Artavan

IkonWaypoint Højde 2.307 m
Foto afThere 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 Højde 2.308 m
Foto afThere 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.

IkonUdsigtspunkt Højde 2.298 m
Foto afArtavan Village View

Artavan Village View

IkonUdsigtspunkt Højde 2.234 m
Foto afKapuyt (the left one) ang Gomk villages' Views

Kapuyt (the left one) ang Gomk villages' Views

IkonWaypoint Højde 2.148 m
Foto afWaypoint

Waypoint

IkonWaypoint Højde 2.100 m
Foto afAttention! Left way

Attention! Left way

IkonKryds Højde 2.039 m
Foto afAttention! To the Left

Attention! To the Left

IkonKryds Højde 1.990 m
Foto afLeft Way

Left Way

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.993 m
Foto afAnother path

Another path

IkonKryds Højde 1.989 m
Foto af2 parallel treks, I take the right one

2 parallel treks, I take the right one

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.989 m
Foto afThose 2 paths merge here

Those 2 paths merge here

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.977 m
Foto afAttention! to the Left / Right also takes to the same point

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

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.953 m
Foto afThose 2 parallel treks merge here / The jeep trek after here

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

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.953 m
Foto afanother path

another path

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.959 m
Foto afAnother path

Another path

IkonWaypoint Højde 1.975 m
Foto afAnother path

Another path

IkonKryds Højde 1.933 m
Foto afAttention! Turn Right

Attention! Turn Right

IkonKryds Højde 1.868 m
Foto afTo the Right

To the Right

IkonSpringvand Højde 1.838 m
Foto afDrinking Water on the Gomk- Kapuyt roadway

Drinking Water on the Gomk- Kapuyt roadway

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