The Best Hiking Trails in Kazakhstan

Ermensaj - Kok Jailau - Ush Agajyn/ 3 Brothers - Kumbel - Trapezoid - Kyran ujasy - Gorelnik - Medeu

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Distance

14.45mi

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6480f

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34

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A day hike with plenty of twists. Started in the city area close to the outskirts in Ermensay, walked around 3 km to the trail, passing along apple gardens to Kok Jaiylau followed by 3 Brothers, where we chased by thick ...

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Kargaly, Kameskij zhane Kaskabas shyndary/Terra field - Kargaly, Kameskij and Kaskabas peaks

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Distance

22.14mi

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7766f

TrailRank

34

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When I woke up in the morning and have reached Terra field I had no idea that would end up going to challenging Kargaly peak. Unlike Big Almaty peak and alikes, this one is less popular, yet considered significantly diff...

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Үлкен Алматы колі мен Космостанция / Big Almaty lake and Space station/ БАО и Космостанция ю

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Distance

19.04mi

Elevation +

4537f

TrailRank

34

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We were waiting for a bus which should have taken us to the Alma Arasan area, we could either walk from there along the paved road or search for a ride. I have checked an app, yet there was no bus at 6:40 am. I couldn’t ...

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Қасқыртау/ Wolf mountain/ Волчья гора

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Distance

10.78mi

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3225f

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34

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A short easy hike with a foot deep snow. Easy to follow the trail in the valley, upon ascending the trail disappears, yet just keep walking along the ridge. Thought following one of our members decided to take initiativ...

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4 шын: Фурманов-Панорама-Котырбулак-Букреев/ reverse Bukreev loop - 4 peaks/ обратная Букреевская кругосветка: 4 пика или более

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Distance

13.83mi

Elevation +

6004f

TrailRank

34

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A reverse Bukreev loop, staring from Medeu along KimAsar gorge to Furmanov peak followed by Panorama peak, crossing Butakovka pass along the ridge came across to two unnamed peaks, both of which are higher than Kotyrbula...

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Medeu - Shymbulak - Titov Peak - Titov Lakes - Gorelnik - Medeu

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Distance

18.03mi

Elevation +

6385f

TrailRank

34

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Track is corrupted in 2 places: 1) Initially pressed “Pause” accidentally 2) Just after started accessing to Titov pass my Garmin Forerunner 935 started glitching, probably because I was using navigation this time. Nex...

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Туйық су үңгірі - Т1 станциясы/T1 glacial station - Tuyksu glacier (Dolphin cave)/ станц Т1 - грот Туюк-су (пещера Дельфин)

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Distance

16.48mi

Elevation +

4029f

TrailRank

33

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The initial plan was to hike to peak Malysh (baby, no resemblance or whatsoever). The first part of the trail is well known to me, yet it wasn’t as easy to hike this time. Haven’t been feeling well from the night before,...

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Bogdanovich Glacier (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

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sivasamboos

Distance

2.59mi

Elevation +

682f

TrailRank

33

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The glacier is located behind the Big Talgar Pass and is surrounded by impressive peaks such as Abai Peak, Nursultan Peak (formerly Komsomol Peak), Fizkulturnik Peak, and Karlytau Peak. This glacier has a cave called ...

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Big Almaty lake and Moon glade/field

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Distance

8.55mi

Elevation +

2838f

TrailRank

32

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Nice hike along the pipeline, once get off of it starts sinking in the deep snow of ~2-2.5ft. The views are worth hiking even in deep snow. Big Almaty lake has almost completely frozen, the ice is still thin though. So w...

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Medeu - Chasovaya mount. - Pribornaya peak- Medik/ Medic peak- Mynzhylky peak - Tuyksu gate peak- Shymbulak

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Distance

12.96mi

Elevation +

6660f

TrailRank

32

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From Medeu up the stairs to the Dam, further to Gorelnik where hiking starts. Following trail towards Gorelnik lower and upper waterfalls one reached Eagle’s nest. From there toward Traperzoid pass, yet instead proceeded...

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Alpiniada - 28 gvardiiaşy-panfilovşylar şyny/ alpine race - 28 Panfilov Guardsmen peak/ пик 28 гвардейцев панфиловцев

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Distance

11.93mi

Elevation +

5686f

TrailRank

32

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Misty morning turned into a nice hike through thick fog, frozen rain above 3700 m with sun spells during descending. Had to wait for a group of ppl at such a low pace from Shymbulak to Mynzhylky dam. At the dam another 4...

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Сол Талгар-Маралсай мен Ақтас қыраты/Left Talgar-Maralsay valley - Aktas plateau/левый Талгар- Маралсай и плато Актас

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Distance

10.29mi

Elevation +

3432f

TrailRank

32

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A nice hike with plenty of trailblazing in deep snow. Neither widely known trails, nor much visited by hikers. Once passes the first ecological post, take a right turn, follow the road, which can be icy during the winter...

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Tourist and Turan peaks, Karniznyj peak and lake

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Distance

8.56mi

Elevation +

4413f

TrailRank

32

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A hike I was planning to do for quite some time. Got together a good team, thought should have been a bit more thorough. During the hike 2 of the participants had hurt themselves, as such had to shorten my hike returning...

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Butakovka Woodland ridge

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lauraemerson9

Distance

5.39mi

Elevation +

5535f

TrailRank

32

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...

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Hike Medeo Valley - Kok Zhailau - Three Brothers - Peak Kumbel (3192m) - BAO valley

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aleixmh3

Distance

15.43mi

Elevation +

5410f

TrailRank

31| 4.67

This hike starts at the stop of bus 12 from Almaty to Medeo ice ring. It climbs to Kok Zhailau plateau, from there to the Three Brothers and then to Peak Kumbel (3192m). The way from Kok Zhailau to the Three Brothers is...

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Lower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai

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Esentai Mämbet

Distance

12.01mi

Elevation +

2277f

TrailRank

31

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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

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Medeu - Eagle Nest - Titova lakes - Eagle Nest

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Kate Abileva

Distance

10.25mi

Elevation +

5561f

TrailRank

31

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Started from Medeu and hiked to Titova lakes through Gorelnik and Eagle nest. Stopped and spent night near Eagle nest

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Middle Kolsai - Kurmenty

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edwin.ebinger

Distance

11.69mi

Elevation +

2188f

TrailRank

31

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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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pipe - bal - kosmostantsiya - big almaty peak, and back to kosm.

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indvaleti

Distance

10.98mi

Elevation +

6135f

TrailRank

31

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The first part of the way we passed through a large water pipe. In some places you will have to crawl under bridges. You can walk on the road or take car to get kosmostantsiya. There will be a border checkpoint along ...

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Hiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul

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OunTravela Publishing

Distance

8.19mi

Elevation +

1388f

TrailRank

31

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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...

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charyn canyon loop

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indvaleti

Distance

4.59mi

Elevation +

869f

TrailRank

30

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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...

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Nice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow

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Distance

11.04mi

Elevation +

5630f

TrailRank

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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...

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attempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk

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Distance

14.39mi

Elevation +

3750f

TrailRank

30

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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...

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Khrishatov peak 1B alpine category/ Хрищатов шыңы (Йошкар-Ола)

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Distance

9.68mi

Elevation +

5112f

TrailRank

30

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was a relatively easy hike, or at least less challenging that I was had expected, although the chilly weather Started off quite late from Shymbulak as had to wait for a latecomer. Started my hike from the lower cable ...

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28 Heroes Panfilov peak and Teacher’s pass/ 28 Қаhарман шыңы/ пик

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Distance

22.56mi

Elevation +

6266f

TrailRank

30

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When I was sitting in the bus, had no idea that would end up hiking with smn else. It took way toooooo long to get to the peak and was quite challenging, as whilst I was waiting for one of the female participants the oth...

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