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Overlooking Tabriz from the Eynali mountains
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Have a Picnic on Eynali Mountain

The striking red-soil of the Eynali mountain range stands out on the backdrop of the blue Iranian sky, with the mountains visible from every corner of Tabriz.

At the top of Zaynal mountain lies the mausoleum of Own-ibn-e and Zeid ibn-e. This mausoleum is believed by historians to have originally been either a shrine to Muslim clerics or a temple. Many residents of Tabriz enjoy hiking up the mountain daily to enjoy nature and pay homage to the several unknown victims of the Iran-Iraq war buried behind the mausoleum.

Tourists looking to get off the beaten path of Tabriz may enjoy waking up early for a sunrise hike up the mountain. The journey to the peak of the mountain is a short 30-minute hike away – or there's a quick gondola lift ride up the Telecabin-e Tabriz.

A cable car leads up to the top of the mountain © Dmitry Chulov / Shutterstock
A cable car leads up to the top of the mountain © Dmitry Chulov / Shutterstock

Once at the top of the mountain, you can even light a fire and cook a traditional Iranian breakfast of tea and omelettes to enjoy with friends and family while you gaze down on the stunning sunrise views of the city of Tabriz.

Friends & family looking over Tabriz at sunrise © Pixabay
Friends & family looking over Tabriz at sunrise © Pixabay

There are several peaks in this mountain range including the Halileh, Pakeh-Chin, and Zaynal mountains.