The Best Trails in Kazakhstan

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  • Hike to Kshi-Kaindy in Aksu-Zhabagly and up to last snows

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    near Zhabagly, Turkistan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    aleixmh3
    Distance
    11.37mi
    Elevation +
    3143f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHike to Kshi-Kaindy in Aksu-Zhabagly and up to last snows

    Easy hike to Kshi-Kaindy waterfalls and small house, and then walk further up the valley to the last snows. The path is for a 4WD car, and it's very easy to walk. The second part from the river up to the snows is throug...

  • Burabay - Starshaya Sestra - Burabay

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    near Būrabay, Soltüstik Qazaqstan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Just The Ranger
    Distance
    9.85mi
    Elevation +
    1742f
    TrailRank
    29

    Small hike to local highlands. Regarding the terrain, it is quite easy. However, I classify this as moderate because of the heat, sun and lack of water. There is only one small water stream on the northen descent (marked...

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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...

  • medeo - furmanov peak, and back

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    indvaleti
    with southminde
    Distance
    9.50mi
    Elevation +
    4528f
    TrailRank
    28
    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 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.

  • Nur-Sultan (Astana)

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    near Prigorodnoye, Aqmola (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Vitaliia Zhikhareva
    Distance
    4.00mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofNur-Sultan (Astana) Photo ofNur-Sultan (Astana) Photo ofNur-Sultan (Astana)

    Just a walking across city, not including all the main sightseeings. But still pretty cute

  • 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...

  • Qyzylorda

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    near Kyzylorda, Qyzylorda (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Esentai Mämbet
    Distance
    3.86mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofQyzylorda Photo ofQyzylorda Photo ofQyzylorda

    Morning walk in the historical capital of Kazakh Soviet Republic. Very cold place to be after warm Turkestan

  • Arystan Bab to Otrar

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    near Talapty, Turkistan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Esentai Mämbet
    Distance
    9.38mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofArystan Bab to Otrar Photo ofArystan Bab to Otrar Photo ofArystan Bab to Otrar

    Visiting the tomb of Khoja Ahmet Yassawee's teacher - Arystan Bab. It is not his real name and nobody knows who the real person behind that name is. Also visited ruins of ancient city of Otrar which was opposing Chingiz ...

  • 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.

  • Alatau - Medeu Ride

    Road Bike
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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.

  • Drive from Aksu Canyon to Zhabagly

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    near Rayëvka, Turkistan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    aleixmh3
    Distance
    22.18mi
    Elevation +
    1752f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofDrive from Aksu Canyon to Zhabagly Photo ofDrive from Aksu Canyon to Zhabagly Photo ofDrive from Aksu Canyon to Zhabagly

    Drive down from the edge of the Aksu Canyon to Ruslan's house at the entrance of the Aksu-Zhabagly national park. The path requires a 4WD car and it's closed with a lock in at least 1 gate.

  • 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 ...

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