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An outward-and-return route from the valley north of Kel-Suu to the lakeside viewpoint area. The track covers 21.9 km.
First mapped point: Start
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This GPX was supplied for the catalogue. Current route conditions have not been checked on the ground. The file alone does not establish an alpine grade or a recommended trip time.
Elevation values come from the source file. Inaccuracies can affect total ascent. Gaps in the track are not joined.
Recorded trip time: 7:28. Includes stops; this is not a recommended schedule.
The source does not provide a complete surface survey. Expect conditions to change after rain, snow and river floods.
ABOUT THE PLACE
Kel-Suu is a mountain lake in the southern part of Naryn Region, near the border with China. Its elongated water body lies within a steep rocky valley, giving it a very different character from the broad open basin of Song-Kul. The enclosing cliffs and the narrow relationship between water and valley are the main landscape interest.
The northern approach country is a separate part of the visit: open valley ground leads towards the more enclosed lake setting. A lakeside viewpoint offers one perspective on that transition, while an outing farther down the approach valley may not reach the water. The lake and the route used to see it should therefore be understood separately.
ROUTE OVERVIEW
An outward-and-return route from the valley north of Kel-Suu to the lakeside viewpoint area. The track covers 21.9 km.
User-supplied reference geometry; not independently field-verified. No alpine grade, access road, season or recommended completion time is established by the file.
Track length: 21.9 km. This distance covers the track shown on the map. Add any approach, return or transfer sections that are outside it.
Choose the route after checking the actual start, finish and terrain with a local guide. Mapped geometry alone does not establish technical difficulty. Your group should be comfortable navigating offline and changing plans when conditions deteriorate.
Naryn Region
The first point is the start of the supplied geometry, not a confirmed vehicle-accessible trailhead.
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An outward-and-return route from the valley north of Kel-Suu to the lakeside viewpoint area. The track covers 21.9 km.
A point of the supplied route geometry. It does not by itself confirm a parking area, settlement or safe access. Read the access and route notes before planning your visit.
A point of the supplied route geometry. It does not by itself confirm a parking area, settlement or safe access. Read the access and route notes before planning your visit.
Mountain weather can change quickly. Rain affects traction and river crossings; snow can remain on shaded slopes. Never assume a mapped line confirms a safe crossing or a passable trail. Check recent conditions locally, set a turnaround time and leave your plan with someone who can raise the alarm.
Historical file time is not a recommended schedule.
The GPX does not establish a suitable season; assess current conditions for this specific line.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Yes. The downloads above contain this route geometry for an offline navigation app. They do not confirm current conditions.
KyrgyzMap has not field-verified this route. The map source and licence are shown below. Look for approved traveller reports and check conditions with local guides.
Suitability for children is not confirmed for this exact route. Check terrain, exposure, river crossings and retreat options with a guide before deciding.
Elevation values come from the source file. Inaccuracies can affect total ascent. Gaps in the track are not joined.
A regional landscape for context; it does not identify every section of the track.
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