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Kok Tobe Recreation Park – Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty loop from Абай

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Kok Tobe Recreation Park – Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty loop from Абай

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Kok Tobe Recreation Park – Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty loop from Абай

03:30

12.4km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 133 m for 108 m

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After 12.2 km for 108 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.23 km

Kok Tobe Recreation Park

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In the summer of 2005, the expansion of the streets and the reconstruction of the Kok Tobe park began. The access roads were paved and work was carried out to …

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5.86 km

Small Zoo, Kok Tobe, Almaty

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Small cells, concrete floors. Nothing good there.

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6.33 km

Beatles Monument Kok Tobe, Almaty

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And there's music from the Beatles on a loop! A popular photo subject, there's usually someone sitting on the bench.

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6.44 km

Restaurant with a viewing terrace, Kok Tobe, Almaty

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You should definitely enjoy the aperitif on the terrace with a very beautiful view of the city and the mountains; in the restaurant itself there are many tour groups in the evening.

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6.46 km

The Ferris wheel stands 1,136 meters above sea level and is equipped with enclosed cabins that comfortably accommodate six passengers.

Anyone taking a ride can therefore ascend another 30 meters – that's how tall the Ferris wheel is.

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6.55 km

Kok Tobe cable car mountain station

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Construction of the cable car began in 1965 with the relocation of the lower station. In November 1967, the cable car from the castle to Kok-Tobe Mountain was opened. The …

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.96 km

1.62 km

821 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

4.44 km

2.69 km

387 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

21°C

7°C

27 %

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Kok Tobe Recreation Park – Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty loop from Абай

Small Bridge Over the Stream

View of Almaty from Terrace

Kok Tobe Recreation Park

Small Zoo, Kok Tobe, Almaty

Beatles Monument Kok Tobe, Almaty

Restaurant with a viewing terrace, Kok Tobe, Almaty

Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty

Kok Tobe cable car mountain station

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