The Best Hiking Trails in Chüy (Kyrgyzstan)

Sokuluk Valley

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near Chetindi, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 9.15mi
Elevation +: 2543f
TrailRank: 58| 4.67

Beautiful short hike to a fantastic waterfall. The side trip up a valley was also fun. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg).

I really like Sokuluk Valley. It is only a 1,5 hour drive away from Bishkek. You can find several spots for camping. The...

Fe Be

Very nice hike, with Kirgiz Trekking Union. From Bishkek, a shared mastruka is used, drive is about 2 hours, then a plea...

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Hike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur

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near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

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Distance: 6.84mi
Elevation +: 3816f
TrailRank: 50| 4.67

Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur

Like almost all hikes in Ala Archa valley, this one also starts at the parking lot of the "Alplager" (2170 m). However, apart from enjoying hiking down in the valley, this route differs in that it offers the possibility ...

Nice hike with beautiful views. We did it in one day, 7h go and return. It is a bit demanding as to get to the top of ...

Cédric F

Nice and easy hike in the Ala Archa valley. Doable in one day. Camping there for one night is worth it.

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Shamsi Gorge

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near Krasnyy Most, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 11.44mi
Elevation +: 2106f
TrailRank: 45| 4.0

One of the coolest hikes I have done in Kyrgyzstan. The first 3.5 km is through a narrow gorge where after you reach a landscape of red sandstone. You simple explore by following the wash (dry creek) till you can go no f...

Super nice to walk around in the red gorge!

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Ala Archa Valley

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near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 12.21mi
Elevation +: 2415f
TrailRank: 43

A straight forward hike close to Bishkek. With the correct vehicle you can also drive it! Note that the cars ford the stream, there is a solitary tree and a cairn where you have to go right down a small trail to find the...

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Keltor Lake

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near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 10.02mi
Elevation +: 3094f
TrailRank: 43| 4.67

A hike to an alpine lake. The hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg).You can loop the lake, but the western side is not to the taste of everybody. So just follow the east shore to the southern e...

I long steady upward hike to a beautiful lake. This trail is worth the effort. Do not go on a Sunday unless you like par...

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Chunkurchak to Kashka Suu

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near Tatyr, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 8.45mi
Elevation +: 3199f
TrailRank: 42

This hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). It is a one way hike, so if your have a driver and live in Bishkek it can be done. Otherwise, just wait for next time that this hike is done by TUK! ...

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Ak Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park

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near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

Electranieda

Distance: 5.21mi
Elevation +: 2392f
TrailRank: 42| 4.0

Photo ofAk Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park

From the visitor centre at Ala Archa National Park you start several walking trails. This one can be considered the medium level, it is shorter than the river one, but there is more climb. Some sections can be slippery ...

Pretty, need shoes for snow

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Issyk Ata Valley with a better track

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near Ysyk-Ata, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 11.54mi
Elevation +: 2464f
TrailRank: 42

Photo ofIssyk Ata Valley with a better track

This track is better than the other one I uploaded. We stayed on the trail for the whole hike. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). From later experience I know that you can continue up the v...

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Peak 30 years VLKSM (30 лет ВЛКСМ) 4.215m - Ala Archa - Meteostation - Adygene glacier -

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near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

jantom

Distance: 15.87mi
Elevation +: 7100f
TrailRank: 41

Photo ofPeak 30 years VLKSM (30 лет ВЛКСМ) 4.215m - Ala Archa - Meteostation - Adygene glacier -

2 day hike in Ala Archa passing by the Meteorological station, Adygene glacier to Peak 30 years VLKSM

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Hiking trail to Lake Kol-Tor

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near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

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Distance: 8.42mi
Elevation +: 4035f
TrailRank: 41

Perched at an altitude of 2,720 m, the splendid Lake Kol-Tor can be reached in 2 to 3 hours hiking through a bucolic spruce forest. The hike is of moderate difficulty due to some steep passages. More information in the b...

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Peak Uchitel, Kyrgyzstan

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near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 11.70mi
Elevation +: 7913f
TrailRank: 41| 5.0

A hike that leads to a 4,535 m peak; the route up is through steep scree but there are no technical obstacles. Great views from the summit. The hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.TUK.KG)

it was a amazing trail. I would recommend to climb the summit after an overnight stay in Ratzek.

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2014-08-09 Ala Archa2 another try

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near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 14.61mi
Elevation +: 3848f
TrailRank: 40

Photo of2014-08-09 Ala Archa2 another try

Great hike to an expansive viewpoint. I hiked on my own from a Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan outing (www.tuk.kg). About 10 km from the end of the road there is a stream that is difficult to cross - at least in July/ Augus...

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Konorchek Canyon ridge walk

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near Krasnyy Most, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

sil.timmermans

Distance: 8.61mi
Elevation +: 2188f
TrailRank: 39| 5.0

We first followed the route tracked by bisbj (named: Shamsi Gorge) but at the upper viewpoint we walked along the beautiful ridge towards the end of the canyon. There we scrambled our way down to the main path again. The...

Мы прошли этот маршрут втроем, в самом конце решили вернуться по тропе подъема. Везде по прежнему можно пройти, главное ...

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Ala Archa entrance hills

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near Kashkasu, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

jantom

Distance: 8.00mi
Elevation +: 3812f
TrailRank: 38

Hike up to the hills just before the Ala Archa entrance and ticket office (no need to pay). Nice views from the top of the high peaks and glaciers of Ala Archa.

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Shamsi Gorge

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near Krasnyy Most, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 7.50mi
Elevation +: 1952f
TrailRank: 38

This is a warmly recommended area in both summer and winter. In winter, microspikes make life a lot easier! You can explore in pretty much any direction.

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Kegety Gorge

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near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 15.30mi
Elevation +: 4003f
TrailRank: 38

There is a waterfall adjacent to the road. Thereafter, with a suitable vehicle you can seemingly drive up to a pass at 3,800 meters. The road makes for good hiking. Again, a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (ww...

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Gorge Ken Tor - up hills above Zil (Ski base)

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near Tash-Bashat, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

jantom

Distance: 6.93mi
Elevation +: 3465f
TrailRank: 37

Photo ofGorge Ken Tor - up hills above Zil (Ski base)

Pleasant and unexpectedly beautiful hike up gorge Ken Tor, up the hills above Zil ski base, with nice views of the high mountains and glaciers above. You can continue climbing the (easy looking) ridge for an even closer ...

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Kel Tor Valley east side

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near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 7.04mi
Elevation +: 3130f
TrailRank: 37

A hike that is perfect after a snowfall, just judge by the pictures! In summer it would be pleasant but not extraordinary. Again, a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). PS: Not all that easy and th...

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Peak 'Zil'

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near Tash-Bashat, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

jantom

Distance: 6.00mi
Elevation +: 3862f
TrailRank: 37

Hike to a peak above Zil Ski resort with some fine views at the glaciers further up. You can also continue further the ridge. The way down was a bit more tricky and steep with loose rocks, so you might want to return the...

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Gorge Djylamysh

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near Imeni Chapayeva, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 11.60mi
Elevation +: 2001f
TrailRank: 37

A wander up a valley a little west of Bishkek. I did the hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (http://www.tuk.kg/ - the site is also in English!).

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Issyk Ata Valley

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near Ysyk-Ata, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

bisbj

Distance: 11.19mi
Elevation +: 2631f
TrailRank: 36

A great hike up through a valley. Done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). I have now uploaded a better GPS track for this hike.

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Chon Kemin: from small lake Jashyl-Kol (Жашыл-Көл) to plateau

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near Tegirmenti, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)

Fe Be

Distance: 4.50mi
Elevation +: 4590f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofChon Kemin: from small lake Jashyl-Kol (Жашыл-Көл) to plateau

This is a rather unknown hike in Chon Kemin. When people come to Chon Kemin, they usually go either to the lake Kol'-Kogur (Көл-Когур) on the other side of the valley or all the way to the end of the valley to lake Dshas...

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