The Best Hiking Trails in Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyzstan)

Jety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights

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Dianaqqq

Distance

49.31mi

Elevation +

8615f

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55| 5.0

The Archa-Tor pass is very difficult. It was super steep by the end (last km). I also had to ford a river at the Jety-Oguz valley. There's a suspension cable footbridge (two cables and a box suspended where passengers...

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Peak Karakol Trek

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ChristianB77

Distance

19.47mi

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4196f

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55| 5.0

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This is a good trek to do from Karakol City. Just take marshrutka (mini-bus) #101 to the park gate and start your hike. You will be going straight up the main river until you get to the glacier. Near the glacier (where t...

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Jergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region)

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Dianaqqq

Distance

37.01mi

Elevation +

7684f

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48| 5.0

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Fantastic views on a 3 day 2 nights hike. Glacier, lakes, mountains. Easy access. I've taken a marshrutka for Boz Uchuk and left it on the road, at Jergez. It was 12:20 of day 1 (July 14th 2018). At the beginning, ...

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Fairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul

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Palmtreeproduction

Distance

2.28mi

Elevation +

476f

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48| 4.34

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A short but interesting walk through bizarre sandstone formation, near the shore of Issyk-Kul. Various variants are possible.

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Ak Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан

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beltza100

Distance

11.05mi

Elevation +

2641f

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45| 3.67

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Ruta desde Ak-Suu (Teploklyuchenka) hasta el valle de Altyn Arashan, siguiendo el curso del rio del mismo nombre. Altyn Arashan es la base para numerosos trekkings y ascensiones como el Palatka, cuenta ademas con numeros...

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Nomad Valley (Karakol Region)

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SLioy

Distance

34.95mi

Elevation +

5833f

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42| 4.67

A mid-high alpine journey which involves navigating the Dunguromo Pass on the way to a cluster of remote mountain lakes at the head of the Juuku River. The trek continues with a gentle descent through a scenic valley dot...

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Karakol Gorge National Park

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ScottMundo.com

Distance

8.34mi

Elevation +

1572f

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42

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This hike starts at the National Park entrance. To get there, take a taxi for around 150 som or Minibus 101 for 10 som. A taxi will go to the National Park entrance. The Bus will go to the beginning of Karakol Gorge. ...

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Ak-suu, Altin Arashan

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dantelk

Distance

9.58mi

Elevation +

4163f

TrailRank

42

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Despite the length, this is a very easy trek, only getting a bit steep at the last portion. The path is pretty obvious, but never boring, so it's easy to hike without GPS. From Karakol, there are mastrukas to Aksu ...

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2-day hike from Altyn Arashan via Ala Kul (Ala Köl) to Karakol valley

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Fe Be

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Distance

10.80mi

Elevation +

4718f

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42

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We hiked in two days from Altyn Arashan (altitude: ~2500m) via lake Ala Kul (altitude: ~3500m) to the Karakol valley. Most people do this track in the other direction. This hike is probably the most popular hike in Kyrgy...

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Keskenkiya Loop (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

33.21mi

Elevation +

7487f

TrailRank

41| 4.34

A challenging but accessible multi-day hike that features three mountain passes and the rhythm and hospitality of Kyrgyz shepherds in the jailoo (high pasture) above 3000 meters. Includes the possibility of a river fordi...

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Trek to Ala Kol lake

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rouckas

Distance

20.61mi

Elevation +

5663f

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40| 5.0

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We spent one night in the Karakol valley base camp and then two nights about hundred meters below the Ala Kol lake (because of bad weather). We lost the trail on our way down to the Karakol base camp - so you shouldn't f...

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Karakol to Ala Kol lake to Ak-Suu

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Dianaqqq

Distance

30.53mi

Elevation +

7185f

TrailRank

40| 5.0

I've started it early afternoon, July 2, 2018. The beginning of the trek follows a 4x4 road. I went late to avoid people and have only seen one trekker walking in the opposite direction. He told me there was a lot of s...

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Around Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан

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beltza100

Distance

7.43mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

40

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Corto paseo por los alrededores de Altyn Arashan. Altyn Arashan (Golden Spa) is a valley and mountain resort near Karakol and Issyk Kul Lake, northeastern Kyrgyzstan. It lies along a trekking route from Teploklyuchenk...

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Kok - Moinok Canyon

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bisbj

Distance

6.89mi

Elevation +

1342f

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40

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This hike explores the canyons opposite the eateries about 30 minute before Balykchy. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg)

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Ala-Kul lake - mountain pass - Altyn Arashan

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Robbiego

Distance

11.94mi

Elevation +

4672f

TrailRank

39

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Pickup Karakol at 6am in 4wd to starting point. Hike up to Ala-Kul lake, then continuing to the pass at 3900m. Going down on the other side there are two options: (1) behind the viewing point peak there is a trail we too...

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Boz-Uchuk Lakes (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

39.34mi

Elevation +

7782f

TrailRank

38| 4.33

A multi-day hike featuring a sunrise climb from Jyrgalan, panoramic views of the Terskei-Ala-too Range, two challenging passes and a handful of panoramic alpine lake side trips. Before setting out on this trek, inquire l...

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Altyn Araschan - Ak Suu - Karakol

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Adrian Angelescu

Distance

10.95mi

Elevation +

282f

TrailRank

38

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After a very hard day from Karakol Base Camp (Ayu Tör ) ca. 2600m to Ala Köl (ca. 3600m) and Ala Köl Pass (ca. 3900m we arrived in Altyn Araschan where we stayed over night. We stayed at the first house near the bridge. ...

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Jeti Öguz - Kok Jaiyk - Oguz Baschy

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Adrian Angelescu

Distance

14.54mi

Elevation +

1335f

TrailRank

38

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We took a taxi from Jeti Öguz - Kok Jaiyk Jailoo, it costed 600som. We stayed at Golden Yurts, very nice, clean and good food. 1500som per person. Than from there we started this nice day trip. The trail is not hard, bu...

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Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs Revisited

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bisbj

Distance

4.48mi

Elevation +

184f

TrailRank

38

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A track showing how to access the Cholpon-Ata site from the main road. The pictures were taken in February and March 2014.

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Glacier Valleys (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

29.22mi

Elevation +

5942f

TrailRank

37| 4.67

Start from Jergez, in one of Kyrgyzstan’s most attractive yurt camps at Kara-Kyz, hiking through peak-ringed valleys and past two mountains lakes to the Ailanysh Pass. Top the experience off with views of Tashtambek Tör ...

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Peak karakol glacier alakol lake aksuu 3nights 14 july 2019

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Dianaqqq

Distance

49.87mi

Elevation +

10203f

TrailRank

37

Visiting the glacier at the end of the Karakol valley, then lake Alakul. The walk up to the lake and on to the high pass is quite difficult. Going down the pass is also difficult, but it was a lot easier than when I'v...

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Ala-kul lake & Altynarasan valley

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Simone Uva

Distance

38.29mi

Elevation +

9482f

TrailRank

37

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Done it two days/one night but of course can be done with less rush as there are yourt camps and homestays along the trail. Quite of an easy walk until it starts the real climb. The closer you get to the lake the more t...

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Barskoon Waterfalls

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Simone Uva

Distance

5.05mi

Elevation +

3448f

TrailRank

37

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Not a long hike but quite steep for its entirety. Stunning view of the valley, I recommend to do this trail when sunny. Me and my friend did it while raining and it was quite cold and slippery on the way down. Definitely...

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Jyrgalan, Ailampa lake, Boz Uchuk lakes, Boz Uchuk

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Dianaqqq

Distance

47.08mi

Elevation +

10236f

TrailRank

37

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Fantastic 5 days/4 nights trek. Easy access. I've taken the 13h30 marshrutka 331 from Karakol to Jyrgalan. From there, I've done a quick visit to Destination Jyrgalan to inform about the passes (they told me there was...

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Ak-Suu Arboretum (Karakol Region)

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SLioy

Distance

8.09mi

Elevation +

1939f

TrailRank

36| 2.34

From the outskirts of Karakol, climb above the city for sweeping views of the entire valley before returning via the forest trails of Ak-Suu Arboretum. Options include carrying on towards Altyn Arashan, or returning by m...

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