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Valley of castles - Charyn canyon

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Distance
4.89 mi
Elevation gain
850 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
850 ft
Max elevation
3,737 ft
TrailRank 
46
Min elevation
3,034 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
one hour 58 minutes
Time
3 hours 41 minutes
Coordinates
1375
Uploaded
June 27, 2023
Recorded
June 2023
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near Kurytogay, Almaty (Kazakhstan)

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Itinerary description

Beautiful walk in the canyon, we started on the upper part until the last view point, then returned a bit and went on a path on the left side of the mountain. It is a bit difficult for about 50m when you need to descend on a steep part and hold on a rope. After that the road continue until the river and then you may return on the road back to the reception.
It is lovely to try, but not easy for beginners

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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,743 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,707 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,661 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,645 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,606 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,422 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,415 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,504 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,219 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,222 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,120 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 2,995 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 2,995 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,012 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,140 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,333 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,442 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,517 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,734 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,724 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 3,724 ft
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Comments  (2)

  • Nikita Borisov 3 Sep 5, 2023

    There was no rope to descend when we hiked here on sept 05 2023, so I guess you should bring your own just in case 😁

  • Photo of diana roxana
    diana roxana Sep 5, 2023

    Good note! Must have been taken by somebody since then.
    Tnx for sharing

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