Talesh Forests – Ardabil

With an area of 105 thousand hectares, these beautiful forests are still among the "untouched" forests of the Alborz Mountain Chain. Some of the various species of trees are oak and pine. The road connecting Ardabil to Rasht via Astara, passes by these forests which have been divided between ex-Soviet Union and Iran. This road is one of the most scenic roads while traveling in Iran, however caution must be taken as the road conditions are sometimes difficult at higher altitudes.