View of the Kyrgyz Mountains – Altyn Arashan loop from Altyn Arashan

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View of the Kyrgyz Mountains – Altyn Arashan loop from Altyn Arashan

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568

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View of the Kyrgyz Mountains – Altyn Arashan loop from Altyn Arashan

08:04

20.7km

1,380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 10.2 km for 516 m

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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847 m

Rock with Trees at Altyn Arashan

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.28 km

Log bridge over the mountain stream

Highlight • Bridge

On your knees over the log, very slippery!

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5.49 km

View of the Kyrgyz Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.2 km

Steep climb to the pass at 4,000 m

Highlight • Climb

Super steep. Take your time. Take three steps forward, you sink two steps back into the loose gravel. But it's worth it!

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10.3 km

Ala-Kul Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Know what you're getting into. Good high hiking boots, poles, and no fear of heights needed.

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11.5 km

View of the Pass from the Yurt Camp

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.3 km

Nice rest area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Almost 1,400 meters downhill, that goes to its knees. So why not treat yourself to a break? You deserve it.

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20.5 km

Altyn Arashan

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In Altyn Arashan you will find four guest houses where you can camp. If you prefer to set up your own camp, you will find plenty of nice campsites. Altyn …

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20.7 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

8.59 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

9.87 km

8.21 km

2.06 km

516 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,860 m)

Lowest point (2,520 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

7°C

-8°C

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View of the Kyrgyz Mountains – Altyn Arashan loop from Altyn Arashan

Rock with Trees at Altyn Arashan

Log bridge over the mountain stream

View of the Kyrgyz Mountains

Steep climb to the pass at 4,000 m

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View of the Pass from the Yurt Camp

Nice rest area

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