Hirkan National Park
Hirkan Milli Parkı
A national park preserving the Hyrcanian forest, a Tertiary-era relict with Persian ironwood and chestnut-leaved oak, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hirkan National Park lies in the Talysh Mountain foothills, southwest of Lankaran. Covering about 40,000 hectares, it protects Hyrcanian broadleaf forest that survived the Ice Age. The Hyrcanian Forests were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2023. The forest is home to endemic species such as Persian ironwood, which is as hard as iron, chestnut-leaved oak, and Albanian albizia, and it is also a habitat for the Caucasian leopard. Near the visitor center, you'll find short trails and viewpoints, while deeper hikes require a guide. A taxi from the city takes about 30 minutes, the entrance fee is nominal, and you can combine a visit with Khanbulan Lake in one day.
Opening hours
Open during the day; visitor center about 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Khanbulan Lake
- Boyuk Bazar Mosque
- Lankaran Caspian Beach
- Lankaran Fortress & Zindan Tower
- Lankaran Khan's Palace (History & Local Lore Museum)
- Lankaran Lighthouse
- Kichik Bazar Mosque
- Lerik & Museum of Longevity