day tours to Gadabay's history

In the middle of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, Gadabay has many stories to tell. Read through to see what you could be missing.

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day tours toGadabay's history

The history of the town of Gadabay in the Lesser Caucasus Mountains is tightly linked to the German Siemens brothers and their copper mining operations here in the late 19th century. A copper mine had already existed in Gadabay, but the Siemens brothers introduced modern methods as well as constructing a 28-kilometre railway connecting the mines with a copper smelting plant in Galakend – an engineering masterpiece given the complexity of the mountainous terrain. 

Visiting Gadabay today, you can still see some of the German-style brick housing the Siemens brothers left behind after abandoning the area shortly after World War I. Look out for the miners’ old administrative building (now the Agricultural Seed Office) and the Culture House (now a library) in particular. And if you travel about 30-40 kilometres further into the mountains, preferably with a local guide, you can also discover the spectacular remains of arched bridges from the Siemens’ pioneering narrow-gauge railway.

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4.7 – 6.1°C / 40.5–43.0°F

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Hiking along the Griz – Galakhudat trail
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Hiking along the Griz – Galakhudat trail

Walking along this trail, you can enjoy views of the wide Gudyalchay river valley with... More

Hiking along the Griz – Grizdehne trail
Hiking along the Griz – Grizdehne trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Griz – Grizdehne trail

Walking along this route, you can enjoy amazing views of the steep cliffs of the... More

Hiking along the Grizdehne – Griz trail
Hiking along the Grizdehne – Griz trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Grizdehne – Griz trail

Walking along this route, you can enjoy passing through the low mountain forests of the... More

Hiking along the Laza – Kuzun trail
Hiking along the Laza – Kuzun trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Laza – Kuzun trail

Walking along this route, you can enjoy views of the steep cliffs, waterfalls and sparse... More

Hiking along the Kuzun – Laza trail
Hiking along the Kuzun – Laza trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Kuzun – Laza trail

Walking along this route, you can enjoy views of the steep cliffs, waterfalls and sparse... More

Hiking along the Kuzun – Yergi Kek trail
Hiking along the Kuzun – Yergi Kek trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Kuzun – Yergi Kek trail

Walking along this trail, you can enjoy fabulous views of vast subalpine meadows backed by... More

Hiking along the Yergi Kek – Kuzun trail
Hiking along the Yergi Kek – Kuzun trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Yergi Kek – Kuzun trail

Along this route, you can enjoy fabulous views of vast subalpine meadows against a backdrop... More

Hiking along the Jar – Honzogor – Gabizdere trail
Hiking along the Jar – Honzogor – Gabizdere trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Jar – Honzogor – Gabizdere trail

The trail starts in Jar village, surrounded by mountains from three sides. It passes through... More

Hiking along the Gabizdere – Honzogor – Jar trail
Hiking along the Gabizdere – Honzogor – Jar trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Gabizdere – Honzogor – Jar trail

The route starts from Gabizdere village, passes through shepherd shelters on the Honzogor pasture and... More

Hiking along the Ilisu - Gashgachay trail
Hiking along the Ilisu - Gashgachay trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Ilisu - Gashgachay trail

The route passes through forests, pastures and ends at the bank of the Gashgachay river. More

Hiking along the Gashgachay - Ilisu trail
Hiking along the Gashgachay - Ilisu trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Gashgachay - Ilisu trail

The route starts from Gashgachay village, passes through forests and pastures and ends in Ilisu... More

Hiking along the Gashgachay - Gumukh trail
Hiking along the Gashgachay - Gumukh trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Gashgachay - Gumukh trail

This route from Gashgachay to Gumukh passes mainly through the forest and is a good... More

Hiking along the Gumukh - Gashgachay trail
Hiking along the Gumukh - Gashgachay trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Gumukh - Gashgachay trail

This route from Kumukh to Gashgachay is mainly through the forest and is a good... More

Hiking along the Bash Goynuk – Kish trail
Hiking along the Bash Goynuk – Kish trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Bash Goynuk – Kish trail

Although the hike from Bash Goynuk to the village of Kish, where an ancient Albanian... More

Hiking along the Kish – Bash Goynuk trail
Hiking along the Kish – Bash Goynuk trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Kish – Bash Goynuk trail

Although the hike from Kish village to Bash Goynuk village is long and physically tiring,... More

Go skiing in Nakhchivan
Go skiing in Nakhchivan
Adventure & sports

Go skiing in Nakhchivan

The village of Agbulag in the Shahbuz region is home to Azerbaijan’s newest ski resort... More

Zagatala land of roses
Zagatala land of roses
Exploring outdoors

Zagatala land of roses

The most beautiful plantations of roses and lavender extending as far as the eye can... More

Baku Ferris Wheel
Baku Ferris Wheel

Baku Ferris Wheel

This 60-metre-tall Ferris wheel on the Baku Boulevard offers amazing views of the sea and... More

Hiking along the Chiragli trail-Javadkhan peak
Hiking along the Chiragli trail-Javadkhan peak
Marked trails

Hiking along the Chiragli trail-Javadkhan peak

Walking along this route which connects the Goygol and Dashkasan regions, you can enjoy magnificent... More

The largest park in the Caucasus walking and relaxation
The largest park in the Caucasus walking and relaxation
Exploring outdoors

The largest park in the Caucasus walking and relaxation

Heydar Aliyev Park, one of the symbols of modern Ganja, is a unique place where... More

Safari tours  in the mountains of Shamakhi
Safari tours in the mountains of Shamakhi
Family holidays

Safari tours in the mountains of Shamakhi

While exploring the enchanting mountain landscapes of Shamakhi, don’t miss the Shamakhi Safari Park, which... More

Children's entertainment on the seashore
Children's entertainment on the seashore
Family holidays

Children's entertainment on the seashore

Located on the seafront boulevard, Deniz Mall is not just a great destination for shopping... More

Snowshoeing adventures at Shahdag
Snowshoeing adventures at Shahdag
Adventure & sports

Snowshoeing adventures at Shahdag

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Find peace of mind at the Shamakhi alpaca farm
Find peace of mind at the Shamakhi alpaca farm
Nature with Kids

Find peace of mind at the Shamakhi alpaca farm

You may be surprised to come across alpacas, whose homeland is the Andes Mountains of... More

Fun for everyone at the Baku circus
Fun for everyone at the Baku circus
Family holidays

Fun for everyone at the Baku circus

Professional circus shows first appeared in Azerbaijan in the late 19th century. Today, at the... More

Experience the mountains of Sheki on horseback
Experience the mountains of Sheki on horseback
Family holidays

Experience the mountains of Sheki on horseback

Sheki has always attracted travellers with its wonderful nature, historical monuments and architectural landmarks. But... More

Visit the world’s first oil tanker museum
Visit the world’s first oil tanker museum
Unique Museums

Visit the world’s first oil tanker museum

Did you know that the world's first oil tanker was put into operation in Baku... More

Peace of mind in the silence of nature
Peace of mind in the silence of nature
Adventure & sports

Peace of mind in the silence of nature

Nowadays, it’s everyone's dream to run away from the daily hustle and bustle and be... More

Take a walking tour  of Soviet films shot in Baku
Take a walking tour of Soviet films shot in Baku
Arts, culture and heritage

Take a walking tour of Soviet films shot in Baku

Baku has always stood out for its international character, blending harmoniously elements of East and... More

Don’t Be Afraid, I’m with You! a film shot in Gakh
Don’t Be Afraid, I’m with You! a film shot in Gakh
Arts, culture and heritage

Don’t Be Afraid, I’m with You! a film shot in Gakh

‘Don’t Be Afraid, I’m with You!’ was one of the most popular Soviet films shot... More

Let your adrenaline flow on Tufandag’s mountain swing
Let your adrenaline flow on Tufandag’s mountain swing
Adventure & sports

Let your adrenaline flow on Tufandag’s mountain swing

The swing was one of our favourite pastimes in childhood and wherever we see one... More

Exciting wildlife in the city center
Exciting wildlife in the city center
Family holidays

Exciting wildlife in the city center

Without leaving the city center, you can find yourself in the animal world by visiting... More

The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
Museums & galleries

The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan is incomparably important in terms of protection and... More

Modern art in ancient city
Modern art in ancient city
Art and Culture Museums

Modern art in ancient city

Azerbaijan’s representatives of fine arts and sculpture, distinguished by their original works, are also well-known... More

Nobel brothers’ house-museum
Nobel brothers’ house-museum
Unique Museums

Nobel brothers’ house-museum

By visiting the former Baku residence of the Nobel brothers, who made an exceptional contribution... More

House-museum of genius musicians
House-museum of genius musicians
Art and Culture Museums

House-museum of genius musicians

Mstislav Rostropovich, a world-famous musician and genius cellist, holds a special place among the prominent... More

Tahir Salahov’s  world of colors
Tahir Salahov’s world of colors
Art and Culture Museums

Tahir Salahov’s world of colors

As you walk through the narrow streets of the Old City, you can come across... More

Prominent people of Baku
Prominent people of Baku
Arts, culture and heritage

Prominent people of Baku

Take a cultural tour of Baku to learn about prominent artists and musicians who left... More

Ali and Nino - walking tour of Baku
Ali and Nino - walking tour of Baku
Arts, culture and heritage

Ali and Nino - walking tour of Baku

This tour will take you to the places where the events in the novel "Ali and... More

Ali and Nino - walking tour of Ganja city
Ali and Nino - walking tour of Ganja city
Arts, culture and heritage

Ali and Nino - walking tour of Ganja city

This tour will take you on a journey through the historical places of Ganja in the... More

Immerse yourself in art on the Caspian shoreline
Immerse yourself in art on the Caspian shoreline
Arts, culture and heritage

Immerse yourself in art on the Caspian shoreline

Constantly in search of new trends, Azerbaijan’s contemporary artists are increasingly attracting attention for their... More

Take a journey through Azerbaijan’s literary history
Take a journey through Azerbaijan’s literary history
Arts, culture and heritage

Take a journey through Azerbaijan’s literary history

Azerbaijan has created some of the most beautiful examples of Oriental literature in different periods... More

Discover the literary heritage of Magsud Ibrahimbayov
Discover the literary heritage of Magsud Ibrahimbayov
Arts, culture and heritage

Discover the literary heritage of Magsud Ibrahimbayov

Magsud Ibrahimbayov (1935-2016) was an honoured Azerbaijani writer and public figure who authored numerous popular... More

The jazz world  of Vagif Mustafazade
The jazz world of Vagif Mustafazade
Arts, culture and heritage

The jazz world of Vagif Mustafazade

A visit to the house museum of Vagif Mustafazade, whose music and magnificent performances are... More

House-museum of Gara Garayev
House-museum of Gara Garayev
Arts, culture and heritage

House-museum of Gara Garayev

A visit to the house-museum of Gara Garayev, one of the most prominent representatives of... More

Tour a trout farm in Zagatala
Tour a trout farm in Zagatala
Culinary master classes

Tour a trout farm in Zagatala

The Zagatala Trout Fish Farm is a unique agritourism site in Azerbaijan’s nature-rich north-west corner.... More

Alpine Coaster on the slopes of Shahdag
Alpine Coaster on the slopes of Shahdag
Adventure & sports

Alpine Coaster on the slopes of Shahdag

The slopes of Shahdag are not just for skiing and snow-capped mountain views. A host... More

Birdwatching in Absheron National Park
Birdwatching in Absheron National Park
National parks (birdwatching)

Birdwatching in Absheron National Park

Birders who visit this remote part of the Absheron Peninsula will be rewarded with sightings... More

Birdwatching in Aggol National Park
Birdwatching in Aggol National Park
National parks (birdwatching)

Birdwatching in Aggol National Park

A fantastic birding spot all year round, Aggol’s steppe lakes are a peaceful haven for... More

Birdwatching in Altiaghaj  National Park
Birdwatching in Altiaghaj National Park
National parks (birdwatching)

Birdwatching in Altiaghaj National Park

This lovely forested area of the Greater Caucasus Mountains is rich in raptors and passerines... More

Birdwatching along the Nabran coastline
Birdwatching along the Nabran coastline
Birdwatching

Birdwatching along the Nabran coastline

This unique strip of Caspian coastline is known for the proximity between pristine forest and... More

In the abode of flames an exciting adventure
In the abode of flames an exciting adventure
Adventure & sports

In the abode of flames an exciting adventure

Yanardag (the Burning Mountain) is one of Azerbaijan’s most famous sights, home to natural flames... More

Take a yacht trip on the blue Caspian
Take a yacht trip on the blue Caspian
Exploring outdoors

Take a yacht trip on the blue Caspian

Go for a sail on the Caspian Sea and have a wonderful time with your... More

Relax your body and mind at the Hamambath Wellness & Spa Complex
Relax your body and mind at the Hamambath Wellness & Spa Complex
Wellness

Relax your body and mind at the Hamambath Wellness & Spa Complex

The hammam is a symbol of cleanliness, purity and wellbeing in Eastern culture. A visit... More

Visit the lavender fields  of Gabala
Visit the lavender fields of Gabala

Visit the lavender fields of Gabala

Discover the beauty and wonders of lavender in north-west Azerbaijan, where the fragrant purple fields... More

Ganjasenet arts & crafts fair
Ganjasenet arts & crafts fair
Exploring outdoors

Ganjasenet arts & crafts fair

Ganja, a city of ancient culture and the birthplace of the great Azerbaijani poet Nizami... More

Hit the bull’s eye at Baku Shooting Center
Hit the bull’s eye at Baku Shooting Center
Outdoor Activities

Hit the bull’s eye at Baku Shooting Center

Baku Shooting Center waits for those who are used to always hit the target in... More

Lakeside Garden – Ismayilli
Lakeside Garden – Ismayilli
Family holidays

Lakeside Garden – Ismayilli

Teeming with nature and history, Ismayilli welcomes you to experience agro-ecotourism and spend a different... More

Treatment and relaxation at healing sanatoriums
Treatment and relaxation at healing sanatoriums
Health & wellness

Treatment and relaxation at healing sanatoriums

The fascinating nature of mountainous and foothill areas, healing balneological springs and curative muds, eye-catching... More

Discover Azerbaijan’s underwater secrets
Discover Azerbaijan’s underwater secrets
Adventure & sports

Discover Azerbaijan’s underwater secrets

Home to nine different climate zones in a small area, Azerbaijan is a nature-rich country... More

Enjoy a boat trip on the Baku Boulevard
Enjoy a boat trip on the Baku Boulevard
Adventure & sports

Enjoy a boat trip on the Baku Boulevard

The Seaside Boulevard is one of Baku’s must-see places. In addition to discovering its many... More

Windsurfing in Azerbaijan
Windsurfing in Azerbaijan
Adventure & sports

Windsurfing in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s first windsurfing school, Windsurfing Baku, is the perfect place to learn new outdoor skills... More

Through the mist of time a traditional hammam experience
Through the mist of time a traditional hammam experience
Sheki

Through the mist of time a traditional hammam experience

Once located on the Great Silk Road, Sheki is not only famous for being a... More

A piece of historical architecture spiritual rejuvenation in a hammam
A piece of historical architecture spiritual rejuvenation in a hammam
Wellness

A piece of historical architecture spiritual rejuvenation in a hammam

Chokek Hamam, which is protected by UNESCO, is a place of relaxation to relive the... More

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