Jalal-Abad Region
Sary-Chelek: the southern lakes on foot
Explore Sary-Chelek’s smaller southern lakes and wooded slopes from the real road-end parking area.
KYRGYZSTAN · TRAVEL ACTIVITIES
Hiking in Kyrgyzstan
Day hikes and multi-day treks through Kyrgyzstan’s valleys, lakes and passes. Check the route, elevation, access and available GPX before setting out.
Routes
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Osh Region, Chon-Alay
Tulpar-Kul: a day walk towards the Pamir panorama
A high-altitude day from the Tulpar-Kul yurt camps towards broad Pamir views, with an optional and conditions-dependent turnaround.
Naryn Region, At-Bashy
Bash-Kaindy to Shaar Waterfall
Walk up the Bash-Kaindy valley to the Shaar waterfall basin on a full mountain day, returning along a locally confirmed safe path.
Jalal-Abad Region
Arslanbob: waterfalls, walnut forest and village panoramas
A substantial day on foot from Arslanbob’s Small Waterfall through walnut woodland and higher village panoramas.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa to Komsomolets Peak via Violet Pass
An ascent from Ala-Archa camp via Violet Pass towards Komsomolets Peak. The 7.2 km track ends about 90 metres from the mapped summit; the return is not included.
Chuy Region
A circuit near Ratsek Hut
A 2.8 km circuit in the high mountains south of Ratsek Hut. The approach from the lower Ala-Archa Valley is not included.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa — Box Peak — Ratsek Hut
A 15.6 km route from Ala-Archa to Box Peak, finishing at Ratsek Hut. The descent from the hut to the lower valley is not included.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa to Box Peak
An ascent from Ala-Archa to Box Peak. The 13.3 km track ends on the summit; plan the descent separately.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa to Adygene Lake
An ascent through the Adygene Valley to the lake area. The 10.2 km track ends by the lakeside; the return is not included.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa to Adygene Peak
An ascent from the Ala-Archa and Adygene valleys to Adygene Peak. This 12.6 km track ends on the summit and does not include the descent.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa to Robson Peak via Keldy-Choku (19.4 km)
A 19.4 km ascent from Ala-Archa towards Robson Peak via Keldy-Choku Pass. The track ends near the summit; plan the descent separately.
Chuy Region
ZIL to Ken Tor glacier
A 13.3 km mountain track from the ZIL area towards Ken-Tor Glacier. It covers one direction of travel.
Chuy Region
Turdakun Usubaliev Peak: ascent and descent
An ascent and descent of Turdakun Usubaliev Peak, also known as Spartak. The 13.3 km track returns close to its starting point.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa Valley: approach to the Meteostantsii spur
An 11 km approach up the Ala-Archa Valley towards a spur near Meteostantsii Peak. The track does not reach the mapped summit or include a return.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa to Znachkistov Peak
An 11.7 km ascent from Ala-Archa towards Znachkistov Peak. The track ends beyond the summit area; the descent is not included.
Chuy Region
Ken-Tor to Kompartiya Kirgizii Peak
The upper ascent from Ken-Tor towards Kompartiya Kirgizii Peak. This 3.6 km section does not include the full valley approach or descent.
Chuy Region
Kompartiya Kirgizii Peak to Ken-Tor
A 3.4 km descent from Kompartiya Kirgizii Peak towards Ken-Tor. The onward journey to the lower valley is outside the track.
Chuy Region
Tuyuk Suu glacier grotto approach
A 2.9 km mountain approach in the Tuyuk-Suu area. The supplied GPX is named for a grotto below the glacier; its entrance is not independently identified.
Chuy Region
Ala-Archa to Jalamysh Peak
An ascent from Ala-Archa to Jalamysh Peak, continuing towards Jalamysh Pass. The 14.1 km track finishes in the high mountains.
Issyk Kul / Karakol mountains
Karakol–Ala-Kul–Altyn-Arashan: extended trek
An extended trek through the Karakol mountains, Ala-Kul and Altyn-Arashan, with repeated valley sections.
Issyk Kul / Karakol mountains
Karakol–Telety–Jeti-Oguz: extended trek
A trek between Karakol and Jeti-Oguz via Telety Pass. The itinerary includes repeated approach sections.
Issyk Kul / Karakol mountains
Gastello high mountain circuit
A high mountain circuit in the Gastello area above Karakol Gorge, in the Terskey Ala-Too. Plan for glacier terrain and changing snow conditions.
Chuy / Bishkek mountains
Adygene Lake: ascent with a riverside detour
An ascent through the Adygene Valley to the lake, with an additional section beside the river.
Chuy / Bishkek mountains
Boyrok to the southwest Kashka-Suu road bend
A descent from the Boyrok birch grove towards the road above Kashka-Suu, continuing to its southwest bend.
Naryn / Song Kul
Song-Kul to Kara-Keche: multi-day walking itinerary
A multi-day walking itinerary through the southern approaches to Song-Kul and the Kara-Keche area, including repeated sections.
Issyk Kul / Karakol mountains
Altyn Arashan to Karakol through Ala Kul
A trek from Altyn-Arashan through the Keldike Valley and Ala-Kul towards Karakol Gorge.
Issyk Kul / Karakol mountains
Jeti Oguz to western Ala Kul with a return itinerary
A longer trek from Jeti-Oguz through the Telety area to western Ala-Kul, including the Panoramny approach and return stages.
Issyk-Kul Region
Karakol — Ala-Kul — Altyn Arashan loop
A mountain circuit through Karakol Gorge, Ala-Kul Lake and Altyn-Arashan. Plan camps and the high-pass crossing in advance. A GPX track is not available.
Issyk-Kul Region
Kara-Beltek — Grebeshki — Arashan — Ak-Suu
A mountain journey via Kara-Beltek and Grebeshki to Arashan and Ak-Suu in the eastern Issyk-Kul mountains. A GPX track is not available.
Issyk-Kul Region
Yrdik lakes
A mountain outing to the Yrdik lakes south of Karakol, in the Terskey Ala-Too. A GPX track is not available.
Issyk-Kul Region
Issyk-Kul Grebeshki east-to-west traverse
An east-to-west traverse through the Grebeshki mountain area near Issyk-Kul. A GPX track is not available.
Chuy Region
Upper Ala-Archa: former ski base
A journey up the Ala-Archa Valley towards the former ski base in the upper mountains. A GPX track is not available.
Chuy Region
Ratsek hut — Uchitel glacier
A high mountain approach from Ratsek Hut towards Uchitel Glacier in Ala-Archa. A GPX track is not available.
Chuy Region
Beshalchalutash from Chunkurchak
An ascent towards Beshalchalutash from Chunkurchak, through forest, meadows and upper rocky terrain.
Issyk Kul / Karakol
Karakol Gorge circuit section
A circular section in Karakol Gorge. The track does not include the full approach from Karakol or the park entrance.
Issyk Kul / Jeti Oguz
Chon-Kyzyl-Suu – Jeti Oguz
A mountain crossing between the Chon-Kyzyl-Suu and Jeti-Oguz valleys. Check the route branches when planning the crossing.
Osh / Alay
Sary-Mogol: mountain route section
A mountain route section in the Sary-Mogol area of the Alay Range. Check the extent of the available track before planning a longer journey.
Chuy / Kyrgyz Ala-Too
Alamedin Gorge – Ala Archa
A mountain traverse between Alamedin and Ala-Archa, including glacier terrain. The route requires mountaineering preparation.
Issyk Kul / Jyrgalan
Jyrgalan – Boz Uchuk
A trek from Jyrgalan towards Boz-Uchuk through the valleys of the eastern Tian Shan.
Issyk Kul / Jyrgalan
Keskenkiya Loop
A circular hiking route near Jyrgalan. The GPX includes the approach to the Keskenkiya loop.
Issyk Kul / Jeti Oguz
Archa Tor Pass trail
A mountain crossing over Archa-Tor Pass west of Karakol. Plan the valley approaches and return transport separately.
Issyk Kul / Karakol
Karakol – Ala Kul – Altyn Arashan – Ak-Suu
A mountain journey linking Karakol Gorge, Ala-Kul Lake, Altyn-Arashan and Ak-Suu. The high pass is a key part of the itinerary.
Issyk Kul / Karakol
Jeti Oguz – Karakol Gorge – Ala Kul
A trek from Jeti-Oguz through the Karakol mountains towards Ala-Kul Lake.
Chuy / Ala Archa
Adygene Valley Loop
A loop through the Adygene Valley in Ala-Archa. The route explores the valley below the upper lake basin.
Chuy / Ala Archa
Adygene Valley Trail
A mountain trail through the Adygene Valley towards its high lakes. The GPX includes a branch, so check which sections belong in your itinerary.
Chuy / Alamedin
Teketor waterfall trail
An approach to Teketor Waterfall in the mountains south of Bishkek. The track covers the outward trail; plan the return separately.
Chuy / Ala Archa
Boyrok birch grove trail
A trail to the Boyrok birch grove near Ala-Archa. The track shows one direction of travel.
Chuy / Kegeti
Kok-Moynok hiking route
A hiking route in the Kok-Moynok area of the Chuy mountains. Check the connected trail sections before choosing your walk.
Chuy / Kyrgyz Ala-Too
Alamedin Gorge – Issyk Ata
A high mountain crossing between Alamedin Gorge and Issyk-Ata. Plan the pass crossing and check current mountain conditions.