The 8km road spur to Andej (elevation 1587m) passes alongside three truly awesome red-rock side canyons, where you can cross the river on a rickety bridge and explore. The turnoff is just northwest of Shahrak, which has a prominent (but not assassin-related) castle ruin. After the canyons, fork left up the hill in Andej village and double back around towards Mo'allem for a magnificent perspective from above.
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This small mountain lake is accessed via a side road between Razmiyan and Mo'allem. It's a pretty spot with a mountain backdrop, though the views are…