Azna Glacier Cave

If you are passionate about snow and playing in the snow in winter is one of your favorite pastimes, Azna Glacier Cave (Persian: تونل برفی ازنا) will need your meet. Glacier Cave is one of the attractions of Azna city in Lorestan province. The impressive thing about this Glacier Cave is that it is formed naturally in the snow and ice of the Oshtrankuh slope and the Kamandan region. This cave is 800 meters long, its height from floor to ceiling is 2.5 to 3 meters. The best time to visit this cave is spring, summer and early autumn. Imagine being able to play in the snow in the summer and hot weather. That is a unique experience that Azna's nature has blessed us. As much as visiting this cave in summer can be exciting and unique, it is dangerous in winter. Azna Glacier Cave is the largest natural and Glacier Cave in the country and possesses gorgeous mountain views. At the top of the cave, you can also enjoy snow slides and snow games. This natural cave has been created for many years due to the accumulation of snow.

The valley of Azna, where this Glacier Cave is located, is one of the most stunning tourist zones of the Oshtrankuh mountains, known as the Iranian Alps. There are different types of vegetation, springs, flowing water, and many species of wild animals in this area. The rocks in this valley are terrifying, high, and completely vertical. The valley is under the shade until around noon, and there is no light in it.

During your trip to Azna, you can also explore other attractions of this city. Dez Castle of Azna, Kamandan historical castle, Marbareh river in Azna, Darband village in Azna, Darreh Takht village of Azna, and Sarab Tian in Azna are among the tourist attractions located in Azna city and adding them to your itinerary will make your trip enjoyable and memorable.

To visit the Azna Glacier Cave, it is necessary to go to Azna city in Lorestan province. After moving towards the Rah-Ahan square, pick the route of Darreh Takht (a tourist village) in the south of Azna. After five kilometers, you will get to the Darreh Takht village and the slopes of Oshtrankuh. After moving east and crossing through different villages, you will reach Kamandan village. This village is located at the beginning of the valley of Azna at the slopes of Oshtrankuh. Reaching this village, you encounter a difficult path, and you have to move to the heights. Then, follow the river bank to the Glacier Cave. You can park your car in Kamandan village and visit this impressive natural phenomenon after about an hour of walking. The Glacier Cave is about 200 km away from Azna, so it is better to take a day to visit this unique attraction.