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Photo of Komsomol Peak, 4376 m, Tian Shan, Kazakhstan Photo of Turgen Valley - Yssik Lake Photo of Medeu-Kok Zhaylyau-Кокшокы
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  • Komsomol Peak, 4376 m, Tian Shan, Kazakhstan

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    Alpine Climbing
    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    alfredodeandres
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    4596f
    TrailRank
    81| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofKomsomol Peak, 4376 m, Tian Shan, Kazakhstan Photo ofKomsomol Peak, 4376 m, Tian Shan, Kazakhstan Photo ofKomsomol Peak, 4376 m, Tian Shan, Kazakhstan

    Komsomol (Nursultan) Peak, 4376 m, in the Tian Shan range, is just 25 km off the city of Almaty, in Kazakhstan. The normal ascent route to Komsomol Peak combines a glacier section with a final rock climbing section. T...

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    yiğit kara
    what a beautiful route,it is the best trail with wonderful photo
    mehdi.tabibvand
    good alpine route!
    vizuete.pedro
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  • Turgen Valley - Yssik Lake

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    Alpine Climbing
    near Tauturgen, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    vj25
    Distance
    33.63mi
    Elevation +
    10338f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofTurgen Valley - Yssik Lake Photo ofTurgen Valley - Yssik Lake Photo ofTurgen Valley - Yssik Lake

    - (!!) This route goes through the Almaty Nature Reserve, for which you need special permission. - It takes about 2 hours of driving from Almaty, make sure to wake up early. - Weather in Turgen Valley proved to be wet ...

    Magnifique!!
    philippequintart
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  • Medeu-Kok Zhaylyau-Кокшокы

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    Hiking
    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...

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  • Kazakhstan. Butakovsky Waterfall, Almaty

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

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    Hiking
    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 ...

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  • Kazakhstan, Big Almaty Lake

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    Hiking
    near Kokshoky, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Ann_22
    Distance
    9.28mi
    Elevation +
    2441f
    TrailRank
    52
    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!

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  • Shymbulak combo 2 station to Medeo

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    Hiking
    near Butakovka, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    diana roxana
    Distance
    14.59mi
    Elevation +
    1598f
    TrailRank
    52
    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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  • Lake Kaindy. Қайыңды көлі

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    Hiking
    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...

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

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    Hiking
    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
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  • Abandoned Cosmodrome- Big Almaty peak- Camping zone.

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    Hiking
    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 ...

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  • Kok Zhailau and Batareika Waterfall

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    Hiking
    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
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  • Valley of castles - Charyn canyon

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    Walking
    near Kurytogay, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    diana roxana
    Distance
    4.89mi
    Elevation +
    850f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofValley of castles - Charyn canyon Photo ofValley of castles - Charyn canyon Photo ofValley of castles - Charyn canyon

    Beautiful walk in the canyon, we started on the upper part until the last view point, then returned a bit and went on a path on the left side of the mountain. It is a bit difficult for about 50m when you need to descend ...

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  • Tian Shan - Ile-Alatau Mountaneering

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    Alpine Climbing
    near Ozërnyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Dmytro Popov
    with xodenko nurderwind
    Distance
    111.07mi
    Elevation +
    22142f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofTian Shan - Ile-Alatau Mountaneering Photo ofTian Shan - Ile-Alatau Mountaneering Photo ofTian Shan - Ile-Alatau Mountaneering

    9-day mountain trip in northern Kazakhstan. Equipment required (minimum): - standard hiking kit (good camping tents, air sleeping pads, ~ -5 C sleeping bags); - warm clothes (down jacket, fleece, good thick softsh...

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  • Almarasan-Cosmostation-Big Almaty Lake-Serpentine

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    Hiking
    near Kokshoky, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Willian 7
    Distance
    20.82mi
    Elevation +
    6496f
    TrailRank
    40
    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...

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  • Astana old and new

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    Walking
    near Astana, Astana Qalasy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    9.01mi
    Elevation +
    105f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofAstana old and new Photo ofAstana old and new Photo ofAstana old and new

    Astana is considered among the coldest capitals in the world, and Winter is never a good time to visit. We had to go in December, and temperatures easily went below 25 degrees Celsius, during daytime. Astana sits in the ...

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  • Bicycle walking with ~90% bike paths

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    Road Bike
    near Prigorodnoye, Aqmola (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Vitaliia Zhikhareva
    Distance
    15.16mi
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofBicycle walking with ~90% bike paths Photo ofBicycle walking with ~90% bike paths Photo ofBicycle walking with ~90% bike paths

    Almost always flat road! It was such a great gift that whole my trip was sooo comfortable. Started with a bike rent service where I took my bike and finished near to it. PS I set EASY, but you should mind the trip's ...

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  • Almaty Highlights Walking Tour

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    Walking
    near Medeū, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    ScottMundo.com
    Distance
    7.40mi
    Elevation +
    351f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofAlmaty Highlights Walking Tour Photo ofAlmaty Highlights Walking Tour Photo ofAlmaty Highlights Walking Tour

    This long walking loop connects most of the interesting tourist sites in Almaty, including: The Almaty Central Mosque, The Green Bazaar, Central Park, Park of the 28 Guardsmen, Panfilov's Soldier's Memorial, Zenkov Cathe...

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

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    Hiking
    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...

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  • Big Almaty Lake

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    Hiking
    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 ...

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  • Kalinino - Aktau mountain

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    Walking
    near Kalinino, Jetisu Region (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    diana roxana
    Distance
    86.21mi
    Elevation +
    3901f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofKalinino - Aktau mountain Photo ofKalinino - Aktau mountain Photo ofKalinino - Aktau mountain

    The 134km distance is for the full loop, leaving from the Main Street, very close the to barrier towards the singing dune. Out of the approx 60km to the Aktau, around 30km are on asphalt and then around 30km on dirt ro...

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