Emergency info

Long-distance route segments pass through remote villages and exposed hillsides.

Nearest care: Akre or Duhok medical services

Moderate-access camping spot with patchy signal in the forest.

Nearest care: Duhok emergency services

Forest trail with patchy signal; stay on known paths and avoid hiking alone after dark.

Nearest care: Duhok emergency services

Route stays close to the main Rawanduz road; mobile signal is available along most of the ride.

Nearest care: Soran General Hospital

Steep drops beside sections of the route; ride in pairs and keep speeds low near viewpoints.

Nearest care: Soran General Hospital

Mountain camping with quick weather changes; suitable only when conditions are calm.

Nearest care: Soran Emergency Hospital

Remote high mountain terrain with fast weather changes and limited signal.

Nearest care: Choman or Soran medical services

Long exposed mountain trail; turn back early if fog, snow or wind arrives.

Nearest care: Soran Emergency Hospital

Cliffside gorge route with fall risk and limited rescue access.

Nearest care: Rawanduz / Soran medical services

Accessible lakeside area with easier road return than remote mountain camps.

Nearest care: Dukan / Sulaymaniyah medical services