The Best Trails in Almaty (Kazakhstan)

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  • near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    18.78mi
    Elevation +
    1480f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofTo Ecopost/ Sunkar towards AlmaArasan and back Ito the city

    Early morning ride to work on the climbing skills. It’s already getting chilly at AlFarabi level, and the road is slippery. So need to have tires with a good grip and protectors. Watch out on the way back once passed th...

  • near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    8.74mi
    Elevation +
    4354f
    TrailRank
    21

    Route for one day walking near Almaty. Take a car to Chimbulak. For tha part from Chimbulak to Chimbulachka you can use ski-lift. Then only walking. Good to use ski pole. Available from summer to winter. At spring can b...

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  • Biathlon race with UBT

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    37.29mi
    Elevation +
    1053f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofBiathlon race with UBT Photo ofBiathlon race with UBT

    Had to ride smn’s mountain bike was the competition was on MTBs. The frame was at least 2 sizes large for me, the max gear didn’t work so had to pedal like a crazy instead ))

  • kosmostantsiya - peak tourist

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    near Kosmostantsiya, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    3.09mi
    Elevation +
    1991f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofkosmostantsiya - peak tourist Photo ofkosmostantsiya - peak tourist Photo ofkosmostantsiya - peak tourist

    A clear and simple route. Mind-blowing views. Some difficulties may be altitude, wind and snow, if you go in winter.

  • near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    16.23mi
    Elevation +
    4715f
    TrailRank
    19

    Plenty of snow to trail through, kept loosing one team member after the other (( Upon reaching Kaskabas mountain, the last attendee who was standing next to me decided to give up as well. Shame though, as we were just a ...

  • Morning ride to ecopost/Sunkar

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    6.81mi
    Elevation +
    518f
    TrailRank
    19

    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 ...

  • Nice ride to Eco post/ Sunkar

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    11.02mi
    Elevation +
    1155f
    TrailRank
    19

    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 ...

  • Morning training to Eco post/ Sunkar

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    11.10mi
    Elevation +
    1102f
    TrailRank
    19

    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 ...

  • Tuyuk-Su gate

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    near Ozërnyy, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    3.33mi
    Elevation +
    2667f
    TrailRank
    19

    Route from Chimbulak (little bit upper) to "Mynzhilki" dam. Points: Start; Hotel "Tuyuk-Su Gate"; AlpinCamp; Memorial of Alpinists; Start point if you wth a Jeep; Crying wall; Spring water; Dam; Finish point....

  • Sunrise trail

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    near Temirlik, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    0.64mi
    Elevation +
    108f
    TrailRank
    18
    Photo ofSunrise trail Photo ofSunrise trail Photo ofSunrise trail

    Rough trail in a dry creek (impossible if it rained) to high rock ridges, perfect to watch the sun rise.

  • Chimbulachka peak

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    2.50mi
    Elevation +
    1175f
    TrailRank
    18

    Trek from Chimbulak cable car final stop to the top of Chimbulachka. Rocky towards the top, best trail to follow is the one we did on the way back. Amazing views of glaciers. Possible to continue to panorama Peak. Enjoy...

  • Altyn Emel National Park

    Off Road
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    near Ekinshi Beszhyldyq, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    342.33mi
    Elevation +
    9610f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofAltyn Emel National Park

    Two day visit to Altyn Emel National Park north of Kapshagay Lake starting from and retuning to Almaty.

  • Cave - Dolphin and T1

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    11.72mi
    Elevation +
    3314f
    TrailRank
    16

    A snow storm started a night before and continued throughout early morning has almost made us to turn back. Yet the weather surprisingly decided to grace upon us.

  • Bike MOT

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    6.09mi
    Elevation +
    213f
    TrailRank
    16

    Went to Ildar to check my bike, haven’t done MOT since I have brought it. Nice chap, very knowledgeable and resourceful. Former racer.

  • Mokhnatka Mountain

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    4.14mi
    Elevation +
    2087f
    TrailRank
    16

    Overall a moderate route, but be prepared to endure high elevation on the last 500 meters; it’s tough.

  • Almaty hike to the glaciar

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    15.30mi
    Elevation +
    5850f
    TrailRank
    16

    We did it in two days just to camp up in the glacair. There are couple of place sto camp and a military base where some times you can rent a cabin for 2500 Tenge. Crazy storns at night. Some pictures in the blog: Taj...

  • near Ekinshi Beszhyldyq, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    354.10mi
    Elevation +
    11818f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofAlmaty to Eshkiolmes Valley near Taldykurgan

    The Eshkiolmes Valley is near Taldykurgan and cut through by the Koksu river. The valley is know to have a large collection of petroglyphs. I did not find them this time but will be back as I know I only narrowly missed ...

  • near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Distance
    4.26mi
    Elevation +
    2500f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofМедео - Бутаковский водопад Photo ofМедео - Бутаковский водопад Photo ofМедео - Бутаковский водопад

    По этому маршруту прошел с детьми от 8 до 11 лет. Как детям так и взрослым поход принёс много приятных впечатлений. Немного трудновато подниматься по берёзовой роще, но она небольшая. От Медео до кимасаровского перевала ...

    Отличный маршрут!
    Dimakiv
    Я этот маршрут начинаю из Бутаковки (где кончается асфальт), а возвращаюсь после водопада в Медео
    АлексейПолуб

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