The Best Trails in Almaty (Kazakhstan)

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  • Training ride to Eco post/Sunkar close to AlmaArasan

    Road Bike
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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    11.43mi
    Elevation +
    1165f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTraining ride to Eco post/Sunkar close to AlmaArasan Photo ofTraining ride to Eco post/Sunkar close to AlmaArasan Photo ofTraining ride to Eco post/Sunkar close to AlmaArasan

    Watch out on the way back once passed the last traffic light prior to the eco post. There is a huge pothole, something like 1.5-2 fr wide, and the same depth. Nasty stuff to roll into. Not sure why they haven’t repaired ...

  • Alpine competition to Youth peak

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.70mi
    Elevation +
    5866f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak

    I have been to Youth peak back in the summer from the Western slope, yet this was a chance to ascend from the east-northeast. It’s classified as 1B as the icecap and glacial have been slowly melting over the years. Nonet...

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  • Shybulak until glacier start

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    near Ozërnyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    maarten van der ham
    Distance
    9.31mi
    Elevation +
    3255f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofShybulak until glacier start

    a great trail starting from shybulak up towards the glacier station. steep road but doable. at the crossing of the river we decided to stay left and do a steep climb over big rocks. Not easy and not without danger but yo...

  • Charyn canyon loopwalk scramble

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    near Kurytogay, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    sil.timmermans
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1037f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble Photo ofCharyn canyon loopwalk scramble

    This track takes a less conventional descend towards the river. This requires some scrambling down. Not difficult, but some care needs to be taken! Recommended for the adventurous types.

  • Gornyy Sadovod

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Eslam Ezzeldin
    Distance
    5.21mi
    Elevation +
    5026f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofGornyy Sadovod Photo ofGornyy Sadovod Photo ofGornyy Sadovod

    We went in early June and turned back after reaching the snow line. Later in summer you can get further.

  • Medeo - Furmanovka peak - Panorama peak

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Erik Sootla
    Distance
    5.21mi
    Elevation +
    5230f
    TrailRank
    27

    It's a trail for phisically fit novice hikers. The trail is visble at all times. so, you wan't get lost. There are always people on the trail, so, you wan't get alone. Trail is accessible in winter as well. The altitude ...

  • Ride to Gorelnik

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    34.48mi
    Elevation +
    4016f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRide to Gorelnik Photo ofRide to Gorelnik Photo ofRide to Gorelnik

    Was heading to Medeu, along the way my chain came off and caused some much of troubles. Nonetheless, popped up at evening get together at Gorelnik. Was freezing cold up at the bottom of the mountains, whilst I was in jer...

  • Kazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    ILoveCentralAsia_Sara
    Distance
    6.86mi
    Elevation +
    2067f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region Photo ofKazakhstan / Kok Jailau / Almaty Region

    Kok Zhailau translated as "sky-blue summer pasture" is a plateau in the territory of the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park located at an altitude of 2251.2 m. It is located between the Small and Big Almaty gorges, 1...

  • Üsh Ağaiyndy (Three Brothers)

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Esentai Mämbet
    Distance
    10.05mi
    Elevation +
    4301f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofÜsh Ağaiyndy (Three Brothers) Photo ofÜsh Ağaiyndy (Three Brothers) Photo ofÜsh Ağaiyndy (Three Brothers)

    End of winter/spring hike in Almaty mountains. Planned summit was Qūmbel, but we could not reach it due to weather conditions

  • Chimbulak - Alpengrad - Manzhuk Lake

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Alastor555
    Distance
    11.30mi
    Elevation +
    5354f
    TrailRank
    27

    Nice trek from Chimbulak, after Mynzhylki dam turn left for a steep climb to Alpengrad. Admire the amazing view and keep climbing to lake number 6, or Manzhuk lake. From there we descended from the newly built road.

  • Көк Жайлау Казачка өзені арқылы/ Kok Jailau (aka Kok Zhailau) via Kazachka river/ Кок Жайляу чз р Казачка

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    24.73mi
    Elevation +
    4245f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofКөк Жайлау Казачка өзені арқылы/ Kok Jailau (aka Kok Zhailau) via Kazachka river/ Кок Жайляу чз р Казачка Photo ofКөк Жайлау Казачка өзені арқылы/ Kok Jailau (aka Kok Zhailau) via Kazachka river/ Кок Жайляу чз р Казачка

    A nice hike in a good company. Thanks Rinat I. Perhaps the easiest trail to Kok Jailau, although not easy to get to the starting of it. The trail is rather very gentle opposed to the hiking from Akbulak bus stop near Me...

  • Alatau - Medeu Ride

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    25.53mi
    Elevation +
    2792f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofAlatau - Medeu Ride Photo ofAlatau - Medeu Ride Photo ofAlatau - Medeu Ride

    My first ride on the bike in Almaty and first ever ride to Medeu. Wasn’t a bad one, just need to train more regularly.

  • Zharkent Chinese Mosque Trip

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    near Rakhat, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    LLHTeam
    Distance
    444.18mi
    Elevation +
    11447f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofZharkent Chinese Mosque Trip Photo ofZharkent Chinese Mosque Trip Photo ofZharkent Chinese Mosque Trip

    Travel from Almaty to Zharkent to visit the mosque built in Chinese architecture 124 years ago. While in Zharkent also have a ook at the small Russian Orthodox Church. Return to Almaty via Altyn Emel scenic route.

  • Late morning jogging

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    6.21mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofLate morning jogging Photo ofLate morning jogging Photo ofLate morning jogging

    Decided to stretch my legs, as was feeling a bit stiffness. Was a nice a bit chilly morning for jogging though. Perhaps next time should start a bit early.

  • walk by lower kolsai lake

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    near Kurmenty, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    indvaleti
    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    732f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofwalk by lower kolsai lake Photo ofwalk by lower kolsai lake Photo ofwalk by lower kolsai lake

    Winter walk on the frozen lake and its surroundings. This track can be the beginning of a large and interesting route along the three Kolsai lakes and up to Issyk Kul.

  • Medeu to furmanova to panorama to shymbulak

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    cherylriise
    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    6024f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMedeu to furmanova to panorama to shymbulak

    Medeu to furmanova to panorama to shymbulak Requires rock scrambling both up and down. Trail is fairly well defined with exception of the rock scrambling sections. Finishes at the gondola. Be sure to reach the finish by ...

  • Hike to Peak Turist (3954m) from Kosmostantsia

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    near Ozërnyy, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    aleixmh3
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    1998f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHike to Peak Turist (3954m) from Kosmostantsia

    This hike starts from Kosmostantsia and climbs to the peak turist via a rather vertical path. The way down is following a less vertical path at the beginning, but then follows a very slippery slope, which is still better...

  • Wolf Mountain

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    kaelahempel
    Distance
    5.64mi
    Elevation +
    3383f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofWolf Mountain Photo ofWolf Mountain Photo ofWolf Mountain

    This hike is rather hard in spring time as there is a lot of mud and the majority of the hike is up hill. I would recommend going in summer. It also is deceptive because every time you think you’ve made it to the top the...

  • OTW to Big Almaty lake

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    25.95mi
    Elevation +
    3809f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofOTW to Big Almaty lake Photo ofOTW to Big Almaty lake

    Haven’t dressed properly as it was getting quite chilly up in the mountains. Had to take at least windstopper, was in jersey and shorts alone. Was knackered as rode to Medeu the day before, second time ride in Almaty. W...

  • На пути к пику Титова, on the way to Titov peak :)

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    12.20mi
    Elevation +
    2884f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofНа пути к пику Титова, on the way to Titov peak :) Photo ofНа пути к пику Титова, on the way to Titov peak :)

    Чуть выше Мыншылкы умудрился провалить ботинок до пол колена в воду. Были запасные носки но смысл, вода просочилась сверху. Пришлось возвращаться. И все же хорошая прогулка по поворота на Т1, а на Титова ещё схожу. Was ...

  • Tamgaly - Ilie River

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    near Ekinshi Beszhyldyq, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    LLHTeam
    with ssa72
    Distance
    118.26mi
    Elevation +
    3583f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofTamgaly - Ilie River Photo ofTamgaly - Ilie River

    Travel from Almaty for a day trip up the Ilie River past Kapchagai lake to discover some old rock carvinsg by traveling Buddhist Monks. Make a detour back to the other side of the river and visit the site of the Nomad mo...

  • Медео - Серкебай - Медео

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Сергей 1976
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    1562f
    TrailRank
    84| Rating 4.89
    Photo ofМедео - Серкебай - Медео Photo ofМедео - Серкебай - Медео Photo ofМедео - Серкебай - Медео

    Подъём через перевал Кимасар, спуск через Казах аул. Короткий поход с детьми. На него не нужно много времени и сил. В программе показывает время 4 часа 30 минут. На самом деле меньше на час, просто я отключил запись мар...

    Хорошо для начала
    Константин Малеев
    Маршрут отлично мне подошел для начала погружения в горные прогулки. Спасибо ) Заборчик в конце мне удалось легко переле...
    Kanashii
    Это мой третий поход в горы, немного сложнее, чем ожидал
    Илья 17

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