Fun activities to enjoy around Neor Lake.

Neor, the biggest lake of Ardebil province, is laid on the heights of northwestern Iran and is one of the best refugees from the summer heat in Iran. The beautiful lands in northwest of Iran offer a pleasant and fresh chill to nature lovers. With 210 hectares width, the water in the beautiful Neor Lake is supplied by the numerous sweet water springs around it and the aromatic herbs around the lake like mints, buttercup, clover and etc. make the whole atmosphere fragrant and fresh. Many bird species live around this lake and the good thing is that hunting is forbidden in this area. Neor Lake is a wonderful place for different nature based activities:

 

Neor Lake, Ardebil-Iran.

Fishing

This lake is home to different types of fish like the unique Rainbow Trout. A fun and exciting fishing competition is held around Neor Lake every year during September.

Biking

Biking on the flat plains and breathing the peaceful and clean air around Neor Lake is an experience that might not be reachable anywhere during summer.

Horse riding

The strong and healthy horses nurtured in this area and the vast lands lead to an amazing horse riding experience around Neor Lake.

Winter sports

As the winter arrives, Neor Lake is frozen and the hills are covered with snow. At this time, this area changes into a wonderful hangout for winter sport lovers like the skiers and patinage players.

There are many more fun activities that can be done around Neor Lake like, boating, trekking, photography, and having a tasty fresh fish kebab.

Biking around Neor Lake, Ardebil-Iran.

Biking in Iran

You might think travelling to Iran is limited to visiting historical monuments and mosques but there is a lot of exciting and adventurous activities which you can enjoy while in Iran. one of the most popular activities is biking which will be so special due to fantastic countryside of Iran.

Explore Iran on your bike!

Biking on the roads and passing through unknown cities and villages is one of the most adventurous activities you can do in a new destination. Iran is a good destination for a biking tour because of the safety provided for the tourists and the variety of biking routes.
 

You can choose your own kind of biking route in Iran:

Shahroud to Gorgan: Shahroud is located in Semnan province with an almost dry climate. This mountain biking trip starts from a gravel road in “Abr” village. The road goes on the heights and you will be led through a stunning forest named “Abr” (Clouds Forest). Then you will slope toward “Ali Abad” town and the route ends in Gorgan after 150 kilometers biking.

Astara to Gorgan: This long route starts in Astara, a coastal city in North West and gets continued on roads toward the North East. North of Iran is a beautiful area between the Caspian Sea and the Alborz mountain range, covered in forests. Biking in the north of Iran is all about passing through dense forests, biking on the Caspian Sea shores and staying in cozy rural homes. This way ends in Gorgan and it is about 750 kilometers but you can finish your biking tour anytime you liked.

Mountain biking in Iran.