The Best Hiking Trails in Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyzstan)

Peak Karakol Trek

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ChristianB77

Distance

19.47mi

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4196f

TrailRank

54| 5.0

This is a good trek to do from Karakol City. Just take marshrutka (mini-bus) #101 to the park gate and start your hike. You will be going straight up the main river until you get to the glacier. Near the glacier (where t...

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Jety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights

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Dianaqqq

Distance

49.31mi

Elevation +

8615f

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52| 5.0

The Archa-Tor pass is very difficult. It was super steep by the end (last km). I also had to ford a river at the Jety-Oguz valley. There's a suspension cable footbridge (two cables and a box suspended where passengers...

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Fairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul

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Palmtreeproduction

Distance

2.28mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

47| 4.34

A short but interesting walk through bizarre sandstone formation, near the shore of Issyk-Kul. Various variants are possible.

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Jergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region)

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Dianaqqq

Distance

37.01mi

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7684f

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47| 5.0

Fantastic views on a 3 day 2 nights hike. Glacier, lakes, mountains. Easy access. I've taken a marshrutka for Boz Uchuk and left it on the road, at Jergez. It was 12:20 of day 1 (July 14th 2018). At the beginning, ...

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Ak Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан

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beltza100

Distance

11.05mi

Elevation +

2641f

TrailRank

44| 3.67

Ruta desde Ak-Suu (Teploklyuchenka) hasta el valle de Altyn Arashan, siguiendo el curso del rio del mismo nombre. Altyn Arashan es la base para numerosos trekkings y ascensiones como el Palatka, cuenta ademas con numeros...

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Nomad Valley (Karakol Region)

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SLioy

Distance

34.95mi

Elevation +

5833f

TrailRank

41| 4.67

A mid-high alpine journey which involves navigating the Dunguromo Pass on the way to a cluster of remote mountain lakes at the head of the Juuku River. The trek continues with a gentle descent through a scenic valley dot...

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Ak-suu, Altin Arashan

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dantelk

Distance

9.58mi

Elevation +

4163f

TrailRank

41

Despite the length, this is a very easy trek, only getting a bit steep at the last portion. The path is pretty obvious, but never boring, so it's easy to hike without GPS. From Karakol, there are mastrukas to Aksu ...

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Karakol Gorge National Park

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GrittyTravel.com

Distance

8.34mi

Elevation +

1572f

TrailRank

40

This hike starts at the National Park entrance. To get there, take a taxi for around 150 som or Minibus 101 for 10 som. A taxi will go to the National Park entrance. The Bus will go to the beginning of Karakol Gorge. ...

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Trek to Ala Kol lake

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rouckas

Distance

20.61mi

Elevation +

5663f

TrailRank

40| 5.0

We spent one night in the Karakol valley base camp and then two nights about hundred meters below the Ala Kol lake (because of bad weather). We lost the trail on our way down to the Karakol base camp - so you shouldn't f...

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Karakol to Ala Kol lake to Ak-Suu

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Dianaqqq

Distance

30.53mi

Elevation +

7185f

TrailRank

39| 5.0

I've started it early afternoon, July 2, 2018. The beginning of the trek follows a 4x4 road. I went late to avoid people and have only seen one trekker walking in the opposite direction. He told me there was a lot of s...

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Around Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан

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beltza100

Distance

7.43mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

39

Corto paseo por los alrededores de Altyn Arashan. Altyn Arashan (Golden Spa) is a valley and mountain resort near Karakol and Issyk Kul Lake, northeastern Kyrgyzstan. It lies along a trekking route from Teploklyuchenk...

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Kok - Moinok Canyon

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bisbj

Distance

6.89mi

Elevation +

1342f

TrailRank

39

This hike explores the canyons opposite the eateries about 30 minute before Balykchy. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg)

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Keskenkiya Loop (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

33.21mi

Elevation +

7487f

TrailRank

39| 3.67

A challenging but accessible multi-day hike that features three mountain passes and the rhythm and hospitality of Kyrgyz shepherds in the jailoo (high pasture) above 3000 meters. Includes the possibility of a river fordi...

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2-day hike from Altyn Arashan via Ala Kul (Ala Köl) to Karakol valley

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Fe Be

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Distance

10.80mi

Elevation +

4718f

TrailRank

39

We hiked in two days from Altyn Arashan (altitude: ~2500m) via lake Ala Kul (altitude: ~3500m) to the Karakol valley. Most people do this track in the other direction. This hike is probably the most popular hike in Kyrgy...

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Boz-Uchuk Lakes (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

39.34mi

Elevation +

7782f

TrailRank

38| 4.33

A multi-day hike featuring a sunrise climb from Jyrgalan, panoramic views of the Terskei-Ala-too Range, two challenging passes and a handful of panoramic alpine lake side trips. Before setting out on this trek, inquire l...

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Glacier Valleys (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

29.22mi

Elevation +

5942f

TrailRank

36| 4.67

Start from Jergez, in one of Kyrgyzstan’s most attractive yurt camps at Kara-Kyz, hiking through peak-ringed valleys and past two mountains lakes to the Ailanysh Pass. Top the experience off with views of Tashtambek Tör ...

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Jyrgalan, Ailampa lake, Boz Uchuk lakes, Boz Uchuk

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Dianaqqq

Distance

47.08mi

Elevation +

10236f

TrailRank

36

Fantastic 5 days/4 nights trek. Easy access. I've taken the 13h30 marshrutka 331 from Karakol to Jyrgalan. From there, I've done a quick visit to Destination Jyrgalan to inform about the passes (they told me there was...

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Peak karakol glacier alakol lake aksuu 3nights 14 july 2019

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Dianaqqq

Distance

49.87mi

Elevation +

10203f

TrailRank

36

Visiting the glacier at the end of the Karakol valley, then lake Alakul. The walk up to the lake and on to the high pass is quite difficult. Going down the pass is also difficult, but it was a lot easier than when I'v...

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Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs Revisited

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bisbj

Distance

4.48mi

Elevation +

184f

TrailRank

35

A track showing how to access the Cholpon-Ata site from the main road. The pictures were taken in February and March 2014.

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Ak-Suu Arboretum (Karakol Region)

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SLioy

Distance

8.09mi

Elevation +

1939f

TrailRank

35

From the outskirts of Karakol, climb above the city for sweeping views of the entire valley before returning via the forest trails of Ak-Suu Arboretum. Options include carrying on towards Altyn Arashan, or returning by m...

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Turnaly-Kol Panorama (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

8.25mi

Elevation +

2274f

TrailRank

34

An easy-going day hike to the remote alpine lake of Turnaly-Kol, an area often inhabited by cranes. The return features views across and down into the Jyrgalan valley. An ideal way to immerse yourself in the mountains fo...

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Archa-Tor Pass (Karakol Region)

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SLioy

Distance

16.85mi

Elevation +

4482f

TrailRank

34| 2.33

An off-the-path experience which cross the Archa-Tor Pass en route to the gorge at Jeti-Oguz sowcases a range of natural landscapes, from meadows and juniper groves to snow-capped jagged peaks. This trek also features a ...

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Kok-Bel Waterfall (Jyrgalan Region)

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SLioy

Distance

3.78mi

Elevation +

1289f

TrailRank

33

Set off from Jyrgalan to find pasturing flocks of sheep and bands of horses across the mountain jailoo (high pasture). The journey continues through a narrow canyon to the 20-meter Kok-Bel Waterfall and finishes with fin...

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Altyn Araschan - Ak Suu - Karakol

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Adrian Angelescu

Distance

10.95mi

Elevation +

282f

TrailRank

33

After a very hard day from Karakol Base Camp (Ayu Tör ) ca. 2600m to Ala Köl (ca. 3600m) and Ala Köl Pass (ca. 3900m we arrived in Altyn Araschan where we stayed over night. We stayed at the first house near the bridge. ...

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Ala Kol (reverse direction)

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HimalayanAddict

Distance

30.02mi

Elevation +

6854f

TrailRank

32

Most people hike anti-clockwise from Karakol. I hiked clockwise so Altyn Arashan was Camp 1. This was to enable extra time camping by the lake. I also made this a 3 night hike which I believe is far better as 2 nights gi...

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