Lerik District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Lerik

Lerik is a town in Lerik District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 7,094 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 37 mosques & dargahs, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 parks. The must-see places are Qalghanlu (44 km), Big Bazar Mosque (47 km) and Lankaran (48 km).

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Lerik, Azerbaijan
Lerik, Lerik District district, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lerik at a glance

Location
Lerik District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 7,094
Coordinates
38.7739° N, 48.4150° E
Places within 50 km
146 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Lerik

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Forts & heritage near Lerik

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lerik. The closest is Heydər Əliyev (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lerik

44 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lerik. The closest is Bobogil türbəsi (11 km); the best-known is Big Bazar Mosque (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lerik

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lerik. The closest is Güəzinklitəpə Dağı (5 km); the best-known is Gömürgöy (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Lerik

17 parks within 100 km of Lerik. The closest is Relax İstirahər Lerik (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Lerik

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Lerik. The closest is Waterfall Lerik (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Lerik

14 museums within 100 km of Lerik. The closest is Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lerik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lerik
  2. 8 km Waterfall Lerik · waterfall, Lerik District
  3. 10 km Şəlalə Relax · waterfall, Lerik District
  4. 19 km Buzeyir Cave · cave, Lerik District
  5. 17 km Gömürgöy · viewpoint
  6. 9 km Allar Cave · cave, Yardymli District
  7. 20 km Back to Lerik

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How to reach Lerik

    All places near Lerik by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lerik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3164Heydər Əliyev (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3744Bobogil türbəsi (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1934Güəzinklitəpə Dağı (5 km)
    Other attractions1620Vışka Barzavu (6 km)
    Parks1317Relax İstirahər Lerik (17 km)
    Waterfalls916Waterfall Lerik (8 km)
    Museums914Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs612Viləşçay Su Anbarı (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Girkan State Reserve (43 km)
    Churches03Rus Pravoslav Kilsəsi (51 km)
    Caves22Buzeyir Cave (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Sarı Yarımadası (59 km)
    Beaches & coast12Beluqa Beach (49 km)

    Lerik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lerik?

    Buzeyir Cave (cave, about 7 km), Waterfall Lerik (waterfall, about 8 km), Şəlalə Relax (waterfall, about 16 km), Gömürgöy (viewpoint, about 19 km), Allar Cave (cave, about 20 km), Sahal Dağı (viewpoint, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lerik?

    146 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 37 mosques & dargahs, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lerik?

    Heydər Əliyev, about 1 km by road; Nəriman Nərimanov (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Lerik?

    Bobogil türbəsi, about 11 km by road; Kəlvəz cümə məscidi (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lerik?

    Güəzinklitəpə Dağı, about 5 km by road; Paçkon Aşırımı (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lerik?

    Start in Lerik, visit Waterfall Lerik, then Şəlalə Relax, then Buzeyir Cave, then Gömürgöy, then Allar Cave, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lerik?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Lerik

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lerik’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lerik on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.