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The Best Hiking Trails in Almaty (Kazakhstan)

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  • Butakovka Woodland ridge

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    lauraemerson9
    Distance
    5.39mi
    Elevation +
    5535f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofButakovka Woodland ridge

    From Butakovka Parking head North following a vague cow track up to the ridge. At ridge go East, follow ridge through trees and mixed scrub. You will see the valley to Lesnoy pass on your right. Drop down off ridge to Le...

  • Lower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai

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    near Kurmenty, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Esentai Mämbet
    Distance
    12.01mi
    Elevation +
    2277f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai Photo ofLower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai Photo ofLower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai

    Early morning hike in cold-ish weather. Maintained good speed so did not feel any cold. Otherwise pretty laid out trail mostly used by horseriders

  • Middle Kolsai - Kurmenty

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    near Kurmenty, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    edwin.ebinger
    Distance
    11.69mi
    Elevation +
    2188f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMiddle Kolsai - Kurmenty Photo ofMiddle Kolsai - Kurmenty Photo ofMiddle Kolsai - Kurmenty

    Beautiful day-hike from Kolsay Lake up to Middle Kolsay Lake. Trail is well worn since it is also the route that horse riding tours take. We went in April and just after a cold spell so we were the only ones on the trail...

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  • Hiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul

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    near Talgarsky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    OunTravela Publishing
    Distance
    8.19mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul

    Route 3 of the book EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN. Located at the western end of the Chong-Kemin Valley, where the two mountain ranges of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan meet, Lake Jashil-Kul lies amidst glaciers. Its turquoise-blue wate...

  • medeo - furmanov peak, and back

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    indvaleti
    with southminde
    Distance
    9.50mi
    Elevation +
    4528f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofmedeo - furmanov peak, and back Photo ofmedeo - furmanov peak, and back Photo ofmedeo - furmanov peak, and back

    Popular and easy dayhike with stunning views from the peak. You can go further to Panorama peak from Furmanov peak, if you start earlier. We started walking from Medeo at 10 am.

  • charyn canyon loop

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    near Kurytogay, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    indvaleti
    Distance
    4.59mi
    Elevation +
    869f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofcharyn canyon loop Photo ofcharyn canyon loop Photo ofcharyn canyon loop

    A simple route in a fabulous place along the bottom of the ancient sea. In one place, you will have to climb among the rocks for a short time, holding on to a rope. It is better to dress so that it is not a pity to get...

  • Nice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    11.04mi
    Elevation +
    5630f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow Photo ofNice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow Photo ofNice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow

    Wasn’t easy to trail through a deep snow. Snow depth reaching from 2-3ft. Most of the trail was fine all the way to 3 Brothers, yet only 2 set of foot tracks have seen towards Kumbel. Make sure you put on microspikes/cra...

  • attempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.39mi
    Elevation +
    3750f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofattempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk Photo ofattempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk Photo ofattempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk

    My key mistake was that I have decided to listen to my hiking companion and start late. Moreover, the trail ended up being more challenging than anticipated. I haven't reached the ridge as had to wait for too long and hi...

  • Titov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.30mi
    Elevation +
    5095f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake

    Technically moderate trail with the altitude of 3850 m ASL. Upon ascending and descending towards Titov lake the terrain is rocky, so wearing high heel/ankle boots/trainers is recommended. Long desired hike to Titov ...

  • Nice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    7.79mi
    Elevation +
    1696f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline

    Quiet morning turned into windy one with some strong gust at the top of the pipeline. Managed to see a herd deer. Although later in realised that a baby deer - baby was hunted but some predator. Looking at the tracks it’...

  • UAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
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    Apt4dev
    Distance
    15.44mi
    Elevation +
    3419f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade

    a light chilled hike to Big Almaty Lake and the Moon glade, not sure if the name for the latter is an appropriate one, nonetheless, was a nice and easy walk Started snowing once got to the lake, amazing scenery. After ha...

  • Alpine competition to Youth peak

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.70mi
    Elevation +
    5866f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak

    I have been to Youth peak back in the summer from the Western slope, yet this was a chance to ascend from the east-northeast. It’s classified as 1B as the icecap and glacial have been slowly melting over the years. Nonet...

  • Shybulak until glacier start

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    near Ozërnyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    maarten van der ham
    Distance
    9.31mi
    Elevation +
    3255f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofShybulak until glacier start

    a great trail starting from shybulak up towards the glacier station. steep road but doable. at the crossing of the river we decided to stay left and do a steep climb over big rocks. Not easy and not without danger but yo...

  • Charyn canyon loopwalk scramble

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    near Kurytogay, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    sil.timmermans
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1037f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble

    This track takes a less conventional descend towards the river. This requires some scrambling down. Not difficult, but some care needs to be taken! Recommended for the adventurous types.

  • Gornyy Sadovod

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Eslam Ezzeldin
    Distance
    5.21mi
    Elevation +
    5026f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofGornyy Sadovod Photo ofGornyy Sadovod Photo ofGornyy Sadovod

    We went in early June and turned back after reaching the snow line. Later in summer you can get further.

  • Medeo - Furmanovka peak - Panorama peak

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Erik Sootla
    Distance
    5.21mi
    Elevation +
    5230f
    TrailRank
    27

    It's a trail for phisically fit novice hikers. The trail is visble at all times. so, you wan't get lost. There are always people on the trail, so, you wan't get alone. Trail is accessible in winter as well. The altitude ...

  • Kazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    ILoveCentralAsia_Sara
    Distance
    6.86mi
    Elevation +
    2067f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region

    Kok Zhailau translated as "sky-blue summer pasture" is a plateau in the territory of the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park located at an altitude of 2251.2 m. It is located between the Small and Big Almaty gorges, 1...

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