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  • Medeu-Kok Zhaylyau-Кокшокы

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    alperdace
    Distance
    10.47mi
    Elevation +
    2533f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofMedeu-Kok Zhaylyau-Кокшокы Photo ofMedeu-Kok Zhaylyau-Кокшокы Photo ofMedeu-Kok Zhaylyau-Кокшокы

    Starting in Maloalmatinsky Gorge: the trail begins in a small village, where the asphalt road ends. The path leads up the slope, then it follows the ridge up in a direction of Kok Zhailau pass, with a short traverse just...

  • Kazakhstan, Big Almaty Lake

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Ann_22
    Distance
    9.28mi
    Elevation +
    2441f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofKazakhstan, Big Almaty Lake Photo ofKazakhstan, Big Almaty Lake Photo ofKazakhstan, Big Almaty Lake

    Beautiful moderate hike. Going back we took the road which is a bad idea bcoz it’s way too far lol. My friend had leg pain so she don’t prefer taking the pipe trail instead we took the longcut haha!

  • Shymbulak combo 2 station to Medeo

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    near Butakovka, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    diana roxana
    Distance
    14.59mi
    Elevation +
    1598f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofShymbulak combo 2 station to Medeo Photo ofShymbulak combo 2 station to Medeo Photo ofShymbulak combo 2 station to Medeo

    Very difficult, scrambling rocks, would not recommend for beginners. Definitely need to wear good shoes with good grip and be ready for 7-8 hours hike The actual hike was around 13 km until Medeo car park but I forgot t...

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  • Kazakhstan. Butakovsky Waterfall, Almaty

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    near Butakovka, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Ann_22
    Distance
    8.73mi
    Elevation +
    3100f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofKazakhstan. Butakovsky Waterfall, Almaty Photo ofKazakhstan. Butakovsky Waterfall, Almaty Photo ofKazakhstan. Butakovsky Waterfall, Almaty

    Another beautiful scenery hike in Almaty. Some parts of the trail is steep. Hiking pole might be very helpful for you.

    Thank you. Easy to follow and enjoyable
    Andres the best

  • Furmanov Peak - Panorama Peak - Bashuta Peak- Shymbulak Peak

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Sergey303
    Distance
    7.16mi
    Elevation +
    6240f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofFurmanov Peak - Panorama Peak - Bashuta Peak- Shymbulak Peak Photo ofFurmanov Peak - Panorama Peak - Bashuta Peak- Shymbulak Peak Photo ofFurmanov Peak - Panorama Peak - Bashuta Peak- Shymbulak Peak

    Great hike! It was ice on a path at first 2km, then I missed right turn (after 3 km from the start) and it was needed to climb to get back on the path. At Panorama Peak it was strong and freezing wind, you should have ...

  • Medeu - Butakovskiy waterfall (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

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    near Butakovka, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    sivasamboos
    Distance
    9.30mi
    Elevation +
    3596f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMedeu - Butakovskiy waterfall (Almaty, Kazakhstan) Photo ofMedeu - Butakovskiy waterfall (Almaty, Kazakhstan) Photo ofMedeu - Butakovskiy waterfall (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

    We started our trail from Medeo Ice Skating Rink to the frozen water fall and completed the trail as loop. Need to walk on the asphalt road at starting, when you are closer to 2km @ way point 1 need to take left and con...

  • Lake Kaindy. Қайыңды көлі

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    near Saty, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    10.77mi
    Elevation +
    1864f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofLake Kaindy. Қайыңды көлі Photo ofLake Kaindy. Қайыңды көлі Photo ofLake Kaindy. Қайыңды көлі

    Ruta desde la aldea de Saty hasta el lago Kaindy en Kazajistán. Es un lago de 400 metros de largo con una profundidad máxima de 30 m y a 2.000 metros sobre el nivel del mar. El lago fue creado como resultado de un enorm...

  • Peak Shymbulak, Peak Bashuta, Peak Panorama, Peak Furmanov, Medeo

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    vj25
    with saltanat.makesheva
    Distance
    7.74mi
    Elevation +
    1230f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPeak Shymbulak, Peak Bashuta, Peak Panorama, Peak Furmanov, Medeo Photo ofPeak Shymbulak, Peak Bashuta, Peak Panorama, Peak Furmanov, Medeo Photo ofPeak Shymbulak, Peak Bashuta, Peak Panorama, Peak Furmanov, Medeo

    - Take the Medeo/Shymbulak cable car to the top (3500 Tenge pp). Start from bar 3200 at Talgar Pass. - Climb to Peak Shymbulak and continue on the ridge. The descent towards Peak Bashuta is steep and filled with loose r...

    Отличный маршрут для подготовленного участника. Шел с Медео, самый сложный кусок на мой взгляд - после Башута, когда над...
    slepitsky

  • Abandoned Cosmodrome- Big Almaty peak- Camping zone.

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    near Ozërnyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    elSherpa
    Distance
    4.79mi
    Elevation +
    1322f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofAbandoned Cosmodrome- Big Almaty peak- Camping zone. Photo ofAbandoned Cosmodrome- Big Almaty peak- Camping zone. Photo ofAbandoned Cosmodrome- Big Almaty peak- Camping zone.

    Old Cosmodrome can be reached by taxi. Access restriction to foreigners may apply. Route ends in a camp zone after crossing the river, where it is possible to stay overnight in your own tent. If not add three more hours ...

  • Kok Zhailau and Batareika Waterfall

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    near Kamenskoye Plato, Almaty Qalasy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Angeltanyl
    Distance
    7.50mi
    Elevation +
    2405f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofKok Zhailau and Batareika Waterfall Photo ofKok Zhailau and Batareika Waterfall Photo ofKok Zhailau and Batareika Waterfall

    Similar to previous route with exception of an additional detour to the waterfall where you could get some mountain water. Coming down we used the steeper slope on the last 1/10 of the hike. Not a good idea! Stay on the ...

    Mooie route met soms wel steile stukken, vooral afdaling naar de waterval.
    Bjorn Rombouts

  • Almarasan-Cosmostation-Big Almaty Lake-Serpentine

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Willian 7
    Distance
    20.82mi
    Elevation +
    6496f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofAlmarasan-Cosmostation-Big Almaty Lake-Serpentine Photo ofAlmarasan-Cosmostation-Big Almaty Lake-Serpentine Photo ofAlmarasan-Cosmostation-Big Almaty Lake-Serpentine

    I got to cosmostation at 16:20 after 8:15 hours hike. After BAL sun got down and I was scared to go though Japan road, but if you will read start of japan road 2 hours before sunset choose it, because I went through serp...

  • Oi-qaragai-Bukreev-Butakov/Oi-qaragai- Bukreev- Butakov/ Ой-карагай (лесная сказка)-Кабанье озеро-Букреева- Бутаковка

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    near Uchebnoye Khozyaystvo Sel’skokhozyaystvenogo Instituta, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    21.45mi
    Elevation +
    4012f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofOi-qaragai-Bukreev-Butakov/Oi-qaragai- Bukreev- Butakov/ Ой-карагай (лесная сказка)-Кабанье озеро-Букреева- Бутаковка Photo ofOi-qaragai-Bukreev-Butakov/Oi-qaragai- Bukreev- Butakov/ Ой-карагай (лесная сказка)-Кабанье озеро-Букреева- Бутаковка Photo ofOi-qaragai-Bukreev-Butakov/Oi-qaragai- Bukreev- Butakov/ Ой-карагай (лесная сказка)-Кабанье озеро-Букреева- Бутаковка

    Quite an interesting trail. Doesn’t seem to be particularly popular among the hiking community, especially from 1/4 of the route, as haven’t seen many tracks, not to mention recent ones. Yet, one passes through beautiful...

  • Hike to Furmanov Peak (3053m) and Panorama Peak (3260m)

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    aleixmh3
    Distance
    10.74mi
    Elevation +
    5125f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofHike to Furmanov Peak (3053m) and Panorama Peak (3260m) Photo ofHike to Furmanov Peak (3053m) and Panorama Peak (3260m) Photo ofHike to Furmanov Peak (3053m) and Panorama Peak (3260m)

    The hike starts from the bus stop in the Medeo ice ring. It climbs through the valley following the river and it gets quite steep until a plateau where this path joins the others. From there it climbs to Furmanov also qu...

  • Big Almaty Lake

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    near Ozërnyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Angeltanyl
    Distance
    3.17mi
    Elevation +
    1280f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBig Almaty Lake Photo ofBig Almaty Lake Photo ofBig Almaty Lake

    The route starts from Alpen Rose Hotel. You’ll pass the Moon Field and a sign that says “Шуккір". It ended at the Big Almaty Lake. One-way. This was done in winter and it was beautiful! But you’d have to get good 4WD to ...

  • Trail To Kok Zhailau, Three Brothers, Kumbel Peak

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    near Kamenskoye Plato, Almaty Qalasy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    ScottMundo.com
    Distance
    4.87mi
    Elevation +
    1916f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofTrail To Kok Zhailau, Three Brothers, Kumbel Peak Photo ofTrail To Kok Zhailau, Three Brothers, Kumbel Peak Photo ofTrail To Kok Zhailau, Three Brothers, Kumbel Peak

    Kok Zhailau is a big open plateau in the Ile-Alatau National Park. It has an elevation of 2250 meters and it is a two hour hike from the main road. Directions to the trail-head: Take Bus 12 going south from the bus...

  • Old Japanese road along pipeline and stairs

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    5.92mi
    Elevation +
    1824f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofOld Japanese road along pipeline and stairs Photo ofOld Japanese road along pipeline and stairs Photo ofOld Japanese road along pipeline and stairs

    Early morning quick hike along the pipeline and stairs. Took it reaaaaaaliy easy, with chilling it took us 1:05 hr to get to the top. Descended by classical trail by road. Saw one deer. The trail is on the sunny side a...

  • Bayanaul - Neaar lake Jasybay

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    near Zhasybay, Pavlodar (Kazakhstan)
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    evagoras
    Distance
    3.47mi
    Elevation +
    719f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBayanaul - Neaar lake Jasybay Photo ofBayanaul - Neaar lake Jasybay Photo ofBayanaul - Neaar lake Jasybay

    The trail starts from a road next to the houses, passes shortly through the forest and continues through a beautiful valley. The final destination is a rocky peak of 806 meters altitude. I climbed the peak from the south...

  • Қасқабас шыны мен Қаскыр тау /Kaskabas peak and Wolf mountain/ Каскабас и Волчья гора

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
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    Apt4dev
    Distance
    19.02mi
    Elevation +
    7096f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofҚасқабас шыны мен Қаскыр тау /Kaskabas peak and Wolf mountain/ Каскабас и Волчья гора Photo ofҚасқабас шыны мен Қаскыр тау /Kaskabas peak and Wolf mountain/ Каскабас и Волчья гора Photo ofҚасқабас шыны мен Қаскыр тау /Kaskabas peak and Wolf mountain/ Каскабас и Волчья гора

    Kaskabas peak and Wolf’s mountain hike in one go. Was a relatively tough one, as the initial journey started far away from the mountains. Due to the peace protest later turned into a rather devastating situation across t...

  • Satpaev (Sovetov) şyny (4317 m ASL): UAK/ Satpaev (fma Sovetov) peak - BAL / пик Сатпаева (бывш. Советов) и БАО

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    near Ozernyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
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    Apt4dev
    Distance
    16.38mi
    Elevation +
    6122f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSatpaev (Sovetov) şyny (4317 m ASL): UAK/ Satpaev (fma Sovetov) peak - BAL / пик Сатпаева (бывш. Советов) и БАО Photo ofSatpaev (Sovetov) şyny (4317 m ASL): UAK/ Satpaev (fma Sovetov) peak - BAL / пик Сатпаева (бывш. Советов) и БАО Photo ofSatpaev (Sovetov) şyny (4317 m ASL): UAK/ Satpaev (fma Sovetov) peak - BAL / пик Сатпаева (бывш. Советов) и БАО

    This was my second hike to Satbayev peak. So assembled a team, next time should be more strict with the selection. Was planning to ascend in less than 7 hours, but the team members couldn’t pull trough. One of the most s...

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