The Best Trails in Chüy (Kyrgyzstan)

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  • Sokuluk Valley

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    near Chetindi, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    9.15mi
    Elevation +
    2543f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSokuluk Valley Photo ofSokuluk Valley Photo ofSokuluk Valley

    Beautiful short hike to a fantastic waterfall. The side trip up a valley was also fun. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg).

    I really like Sokuluk Valley. It is only a 1,5 hour drive away from Bishkek. You can find several spots for camping. The...
    Fe Be
    Very nice hike, with Kirgiz Trekking Union. From Bishkek, a shared mastruka is used, drive is about 2 hours, then a plea...
    dantelk

  • Around Lake Issyk-Kul

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    near Kalmak-Ashuu, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    480.41mi
    Elevation +
    8304f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofAround Lake Issyk-Kul Photo ofAround Lake Issyk-Kul Photo ofAround Lake Issyk-Kul

    The regular camera picture formats are not adequate to capture the wide expanse of Kyrgyzstans plains and mountains. Kyrgyzstan is a photographer's dream. We had to be in Kyrgyzstan, and arranged to arrive a few days ...

  • Hike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Кристиночка
    with Fe Be
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    3816f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur

    Like almost all hikes in Ala Archa valley, this one also starts at the parking lot of the "Alplager" (2170 m). However, apart from enjoying hiking down in the valley, this route differs in that it offers the possibility ...

    Nice hike with beautiful views. We did it in one day, 7h go and return. It is a bit demanding as to get to the top of ...
    Cédric F
    Nice and easy hike in the Ala Archa valley. Doable in one day. Camping there for one night is worth it.
    Fe Be

  • Ala-Archa Ak-Sai Glacier Hike

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    mepjd
    Distance
    9.49mi
    Elevation +
    5052f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofAla-Archa Ak-Sai Glacier Hike Photo ofAla-Archa Ak-Sai Glacier Hike Photo ofAla-Archa Ak-Sai Glacier Hike

    Great hike along a well-marked trail up past Ratsek hut and onto the pass at the top of Ak-Sai glacier. We began late afternoon on day 1 and hiked up to the camping area just before Ratsek and set up camp there. Day 2 we...

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  • Peak Uchitel 4552m (Ala Archa)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    4.32mi
    Elevation +
    3763f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofPeak Uchitel 4552m (Ala Archa) Photo ofPeak Uchitel 4552m (Ala Archa) Photo ofPeak Uchitel 4552m (Ala Archa)

    Hike to Peak Uchitel, with overnight stay at the Ratsek hut (from the parking lot it is a total climb of 2.350m, therefore 2 days needed at least). The most amazing view I´ve ever seen from the top of a mountain... The t...

    Very nice opportunity to get to above 4500m, less that 1 hour from Bishkek.
    JC_CA

  • Shamsi Gorge

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    near Krasnyy Most, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    11.44mi
    Elevation +
    2106f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofShamsi Gorge Photo ofShamsi Gorge Photo ofShamsi Gorge

    One of the coolest hikes I have done in Kyrgyzstan. The first 3.5 km is through a narrow gorge where after you reach a landscape of red sandstone. You simple explore by following the wash (dry creek) till you can go no f...

    Super nice to walk around in the red gorge!
    GraafGerry

  • Traverse Sokuluk - Ala Archa via Ozerny pass

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Chetindi, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    28.02mi
    Elevation +
    8376f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofTraverse Sokuluk - Ala Archa via Ozerny pass Photo ofTraverse Sokuluk - Ala Archa via Ozerny pass Photo ofTraverse Sokuluk - Ala Archa via Ozerny pass

    3-day hike from Sokuluk valley over Ozerny pass to Ala Archa valley (first to the old skibase and then down to the Alplager). The initial part in Sokuluk beyond the waterfall is a bit confusing, as the path disappears (m...

  • Ala Archa Valley

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    12.21mi
    Elevation +
    2415f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofAla Archa Valley Photo ofAla Archa Valley Photo ofAla Archa Valley

    A straight forward hike close to Bishkek. With the correct vehicle you can also drive it! Note that the cars ford the stream, there is a solitary tree and a cairn where you have to go right down a small trail to find the...

  • Peak Adygene - Ala Archa

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    18.19mi
    Elevation +
    7864f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPeak Adygene - Ala Archa Photo ofPeak Adygene - Ala Archa Photo ofPeak Adygene - Ala Archa

    2-day hike up on Peak Adygene in Ala Archa with overnight camping at "camp Electro". Beautiful but strenuous hike in pristine (weather) conditions in autumn 2018. Technically not too challenging (no crossing of glaciers)...

    When we went to Adygene there was no snow at all. Therefore it was quite easy. But with snow and ice the difficulty incr...
    Fe Be

  • Keltor Lake

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    near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    10.02mi
    Elevation +
    3094f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofKeltor Lake Photo ofKeltor Lake Photo ofKeltor Lake

    A hike to an alpine lake. The hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg).You can loop the lake, but the western side is not to the taste of everybody. So just follow the east shore to the southern e...

    I long steady upward hike to a beautiful lake. This trail is worth the effort. Do not go on a Sunday unless you like par...
    currymarty1@gmail.com

  • Chunkurchak to Kashka Suu

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    near Tatyr, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    8.45mi
    Elevation +
    3199f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofChunkurchak to Kashka Suu Photo ofChunkurchak to Kashka Suu Photo ofChunkurchak to Kashka Suu

    This hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). It is a one way hike, so if your have a driver and live in Bishkek it can be done. Otherwise, just wait for next time that this hike is done by TUK! ...

  • Ak Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Electranieda
    Distance
    5.21mi
    Elevation +
    2392f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofAk Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park Photo ofAk Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park Photo ofAk Sai Waterfall Trail - Ala Archa National Park

    From the visitor centre at Ala Archa National Park you start several walking trails. This one can be considered the medium level, it is shorter than the river one, but there is more climb. Some sections can be slippery ...

    Pretty, need shoes for snow
    Antonio Azevedo 8

  • Issyk Ata Valley with a better track

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    near Ysyk-Ata, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    11.54mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofIssyk Ata Valley with a better track Photo ofIssyk Ata Valley with a better track Photo ofIssyk Ata Valley with a better track

    This track is better than the other one I uploaded. We stayed on the trail for the whole hike. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). From later experience I know that you can continue up the v...

  • Chong-Kemin Valley

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    near Dzhel’-Aryk, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    OunTravela Publishing
    Distance
    63.24mi
    Elevation +
    6864f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofChong-Kemin Valley Photo ofChong-Kemin Valley Photo ofChong-Kemin Valley

    Routes 2 and 3 of the book EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN.The Chong-Kemin valley stretches about 100 km from west to east along the Kazakh border. An easy trail allows you to explore the first 68 km. In this first part, the mountain...

  • Peak Uchitel, Kyrgyzstan

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    11.70mi
    Elevation +
    7913f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPeak Uchitel, Kyrgyzstan Photo ofPeak Uchitel, Kyrgyzstan Photo ofPeak Uchitel, Kyrgyzstan

    A hike that leads to a 4,535 m peak; the route up is through steep scree but there are no technical obstacles. Great views from the summit. The hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.TUK.KG)

    it was a amazing trail. I would recommend to climb the summit after an overnight stay in Ratzek.
    Walkforyourself

  • Hiking trail to Lake Kol-Tor

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    near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    OunTravela Publishing
    Distance
    8.42mi
    Elevation +
    4035f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Kol-Tor Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Kol-Tor Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Kol-Tor

    Perched at an altitude of 2,720 m, the splendid Lake Kol-Tor can be reached in 2 to 3 hours hiking through a bucolic spruce forest. The hike is of moderate difficulty due to some steep passages. More information in the b...

  • 2014-08-09 Ala Archa2 another try

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    14.61mi
    Elevation +
    3848f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo of2014-08-09 Ala Archa2 another try Photo of2014-08-09 Ala Archa2 another try Photo of2014-08-09 Ala Archa2 another try

    Great hike to an expansive viewpoint. I hiked on my own from a Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan outing (www.tuk.kg). About 10 km from the end of the road there is a stream that is difficult to cross - at least in July/ Augus...

  • Konorchek Canyon ridge walk

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    near Krasnyy Most, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    sil.timmermans
    Distance
    8.61mi
    Elevation +
    2188f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKonorchek Canyon ridge walk Photo ofKonorchek Canyon ridge walk Photo ofKonorchek Canyon ridge walk

    We first followed the route tracked by bisbj (named: Shamsi Gorge) but at the upper viewpoint we walked along the beautiful ridge towards the end of the canyon. There we scrambled our way down to the main path again. The...

    Мы прошли этот маршрут втроем, в самом конце решили вернуться по тропе подъема. Везде по прежнему можно пройти, главное ...
    al.sakharov

  • Ala Archa entrance hills

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    near Kashkasu, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    8.00mi
    Elevation +
    3812f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAla Archa entrance hills Photo ofAla Archa entrance hills Photo ofAla Archa entrance hills

    Hike up to the hills just before the Ala Archa entrance and ticket office (no need to pay). Nice views from the top of the high peaks and glaciers of Ala Archa.

  • Shamsi Gorge

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    near Krasnyy Most, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    7.50mi
    Elevation +
    1952f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofShamsi Gorge Photo ofShamsi Gorge Photo ofShamsi Gorge

    This is a warmly recommended area in both summer and winter. In winter, microspikes make life a lot easier! You can explore in pretty much any direction.

  • Kegety Gorge

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    near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    15.30mi
    Elevation +
    4003f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofKegety Gorge Photo ofKegety Gorge Photo ofKegety Gorge

    There is a waterfall adjacent to the road. Thereafter, with a suitable vehicle you can seemingly drive up to a pass at 3,800 meters. The road makes for good hiking. Again, a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (ww...

  • Gorge Ken Tor - up hills above Zil (Ski base)

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    near Tash-Bashat, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    6.93mi
    Elevation +
    3465f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGorge Ken Tor - up hills above Zil (Ski base) Photo ofGorge Ken Tor - up hills above Zil (Ski base) Photo ofGorge Ken Tor - up hills above Zil (Ski base)

    Pleasant and unexpectedly beautiful hike up gorge Ken Tor, up the hills above Zil ski base, with nice views of the high mountains and glaciers above. You can continue climbing the (easy looking) ridge for an even closer ...

  • Kel Tor Valley east side

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    near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    7.04mi
    Elevation +
    3130f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKel Tor Valley east side Photo ofKel Tor Valley east side Photo ofKel Tor Valley east side

    A hike that is perfect after a snowfall, just judge by the pictures! In summer it would be pleasant but not extraordinary. Again, a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg). PS: Not all that easy and th...

  • Peak 'Zil'

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    near Tash-Bashat, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    6.00mi
    Elevation +
    3862f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPeak 'Zil' Photo ofPeak 'Zil' Photo ofPeak 'Zil'

    Hike to a peak above Zil Ski resort with some fine views at the glaciers further up. You can also continue further the ridge. The way down was a bit more tricky and steep with loose rocks, so you might want to return the...

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