Rudkhan Castle, Qaleh Rudkhan: Photos, Reviews & Location

Mountaintop ruins of a 6.4-acre fort built from the 3rd–7th centuries, with 42 remaining towers.

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5 ★78%
4 ★13%
3 ★4%
2 ★2%
1 ★3%

367Q+QP3, Qaleh Rudkhan, Gilan Province, Iran

+98 13 3375 6723

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What is the rating of Rudkhan Castle?: Rudkhan Castle is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 9,193 reviews.
Where is Rudkhan Castle located?: 367Q+QP3, Qaleh Rudkhan, Gilan Province, Iran
How can I contact Rudkhan Castle?: Phone: +98 13 3375 6723

Reviews (11)

Alireza N 2024 Feb 24

Very unique experience, there are about 1600 steps up the mountains to reach the castle, the journey is great, the castle itself has no added benefits, it's just walls with a high crowded people all over it, the journey to reach there is actually good not the end location, but you should be prepared for the long walk and elevation, most people realize midway that it's very long and they might consider turning back, but once you are up there you feel a great relief and sensation for finishing this. After that it's just pictures and telling people not to give up on the way back.

sajjad mousavi 2023 Oct 12

It was awesome, but it had huge traffic. And if you want to visit the actual castle, you have to climb about 800 steps, and it takes about 50 mins. So if you want to visit there you need 1 day at least 🫠. Good Luck🔥🤝🏼

Mostafa Razavi 2023 Sep 25

It was a very beautiful place and I enjoyed it.
There you have to walk and climb for about three hours ,and return for two hours .

Dr. Bakhtyar Kamal Aziz Mahmood 2023 Sep 01

An old castle on top of a mountain. You have to step up about 6000 steps to get to the entrance of the castle. But don't wory, the way up is so beautiful and green that you will not feel tired, and the view of the castle deserve it. The entry fee is almost free (less than 1$).

Ali Emami 2023 Aug 31

A unique Castle 🏰 with ancient fortress. A mesmerising landmark in the middle of mountain Jungles.

You will enjoy a great hike in a greenery twisty path with a lot of stairs. Also, you can see Gigantic trees 🌲 and hear birdsong.

It takes a gentle 90 minute walk from parking to the castle.

Be careful some parts are slippery specially in the rain. Never forget your hiking shoes. 🥾

You can eat or buy local food & souvenirs along the way. 🍳 🍪
Spring & Autumn are best seasons for visit.

⚠️ Forests & Mountains are far more beautiful without plastic bags & bottles.

Breathtaking views on top of the castle.
A feast for the eyes 🤩

Farhang Nasiri 2023 Jun 05

Beautiful and eye-catching nature. If you are a nature traveler and enjoy the peace of nature, I definitely recommend this place. The springs that flow from the heart of the mountain are very clear and drinkable. I came to this place for vacation and I had a great time

Thyron RonKai 2022 Jun 18

This is a very nice place... location of the castle is really good... I can imagine how hard was for someone to conquer that castle... to get there you need to go on foot by stairs lots of stairs ... if you are not in a good condition prepare for something like atvleast 1 h climbing...plus 30-45 minutes at the top and 40 minutes going down. But all of that is worth views you will have there;)... on the way you can buy drinks and sth toneatvso no need to carry that wit you... consider proper shoes... snickers are the best while the roks might be slippery... for ladies high heels shoes are strongly NOT recommended;)

Martin Konerding 2022 Jun 14

Der mühsame Aufstieg über den rutschigen Weg durch den mystischen Wald hat sich gelohnt: die verwunschene Festung ist viel größer als man auf den ersten Blick denken mag. Es gibt viele spannende Ecken zu entdecken, die große Runde an der Mauer entlang ist sehr zu empfehlen. Auf dem Weg zur Festung gibt es 3479 Stände für Essen und Trinken - man ist also immer gut versorgt.

H Bassiri 2022 Apr 25

Located near Fooman and also Massule, one of the pretty town and beautiful villages across gorgeous Gillan province in Iran, quite ancient, eye catching landscapes, countless great local dishes and peaceful/friendly people. Rasht is the capital city in which many Iranian contemporary intellectual , writer, poet, Journalists came from . It has a history of great break through and achievements through the times as a proud Iranian state. We love Gillan! Don't we?
Together we can make unimaginable things possible, just let Urself free and dream away, feels like we have always been together , since the begining of time, U and I, we make our fate

mohammad mehdi sheibani 2020 Oct 16

Good place for climbing up. It's about 2 km from parking lot and you need 1.5 hours to reach the top of the castle. The path is very beautiful with birds singing, rivers and covers by old tall trees. It would be somehow hard for amateurs but it worth it to go to the peak and see the castle.

mohammad reza Khatami 2019 Oct 27

This mountain castle is amazingly embedded in the green forest that overgrows its walls and courtyards. It is reached by a winding path, climbing gently through the shady forest. You can roam the castle for hours. At the path and at the foot of the castle there are plenty of places where you can eat or buy a variety of souvenirs [e.g. great local tea] can not say enough about the view and how gorgeous it is, it is a historical castle with an amazing view all around it. Nice story as well. But you might wanna be prepared for the journey, it's more than 1600 stairs on a mountain that you have to climb. It really is hard to get up there, but once you're there, you see that its worth it.