The Best Trails in Almaty (Kazakhstan)

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

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    11.93mi
    Elevation +
    5686f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAlpiniada - 28 gvardiiaşy-panfilovşylar şyny/ alpine race - 28 Panfilov Guardsmen peak/ пик 28 гвардейцев панфиловцев Photo ofAlpiniada - 28 gvardiiaşy-panfilovşylar şyny/ alpine race - 28 Panfilov Guardsmen peak/ пик 28 гвардейцев панфиловцев Photo ofAlpiniada - 28 gvardiiaşy-panfilovşylar şyny/ alpine race - 28 Panfilov Guardsmen peak/ пик 28 гвардейцев панфиловцев

    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...

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

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    near Uchebnoye Khozyaystvo Sel’skokhozyaystvenogo Instituta, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    10.29mi
    Elevation +
    3432f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofСол Талгар-Маралсай мен Ақтас қыраты/Left Talgar-Maralsay valley - Aktas plateau/левый Талгар- Маралсай и плато Актас Photo ofСол Талгар-Маралсай мен Ақтас қыраты/Left Talgar-Maralsay valley - Aktas plateau/левый Талгар- Маралсай и плато Актас Photo ofСол Талгар-Маралсай мен Ақтас қыраты/Left Talgar-Maralsay valley - Aktas plateau/левый Талгар- Маралсай и плато Актас

    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...

  • jogging: Japanese road and back

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    25.15mi
    Elevation +
    3261f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofjogging: Japanese road and back Photo ofjogging: Japanese road and back Photo ofjogging: Japanese road and back

    jogging with Ulan and Rishat 12km in 1:15hr. Almost a dry surface so was a pleasant run. Though apparently due to very erratic running practice have struggled to breathe as my lungs were squashing. Made it to the top w...

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  • Tourist and Turan peaks, Karniznyj peak and lake

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    near Kosmostantsiya, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    8.56mi
    Elevation +
    4413f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks, Karniznyj peak and lake Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks, Karniznyj peak and lake Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks, Karniznyj peak and lake

    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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Skiing - Oi Qaragai

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    near Voskhod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    16.61mi
    Elevation +
    7887f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSkiing - Oi Qaragai Photo ofSkiing - Oi Qaragai Photo ofSkiing - Oi Qaragai

    Jumped on the opportunity to ski, haven’t skied for 3 years. So was a bit rusty. Tracks are not ready yet, only few are available for a proper skiing. Off-piste is something need to try along with trying to learn how to ...

  • 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...

  • Nasty ride for shopping

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    4.59mi
    Elevation +
    299f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNasty ride for shopping Photo ofNasty ride for shopping Photo ofNasty ride for shopping

    Some genius decided to wait and hose the asphalt road in October when the temperature already dropped below zero in night. No hosing has been done in summer or any of the hot days. What an absurd So as was passing this t...

  • Benelux ride

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    11.57mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBenelux ride Photo ofBenelux ride Photo ofBenelux ride

    A large group ride with 400-500 participants. Rode with UBT, fun stuff A loop ride was from Rozybakiev str (mega) along AlFarabi Avenue until Furmanov str. Chilly sunny morning with some wind later on as we’re approachin...

  • 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...

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