Hegyi kilátások Almati környékén

Majestic Mountain Views

This collection highlights the diverse terrain of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains surrounding Almaty. It features prominent summits like the 4,010-meter Pik Abaya and the rugged Bukreev Peak, alongside high-altitude landmarks like the Tuyuksu Glacier. The list covers accessible viewpoints such as the Talgar Pass, reached via the Shymbulak cable car system, and the forested slopes of Mokhnatka. Visitors can also explore natural water features, including the 30-meter Butakovka Waterfall and the seasonal cascades within the Alma-Arasan gorge.

Majestic Mountain Views — Térkép

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TOO Avtogaz Trejd

View Point

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Valery Khrichtchatyi

Valery Nikolaevich Khrichtchatyi was a Kazakh mountaineer. He made more than forty ascents above 7,000 meters, including a string of hard…

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Talgar pass

High-altitude mountain pass at 3,163 meters, serving as the highest point of the Shymbulak cable car system and a gateway to the Left Talgar Valley.

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Batareika waterfall

Natural waterfall located within the Prokhodnoye Gorge near the Alma-Arasan thermal springs.

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Three Brothers (Tri brata)

Group of three massive rock pillars on the ridge leading to Kumbel Peak, offering 360-degree views of the city and surrounding summits.

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Vid na gorod

Elevated observation point in the foothills providing views of the Almaty urban landscape against the mountain backdrop.

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Cukur

Mountain waterfall located in the Shukyr gorge, accessible via hiking trails near the Big Almaty Lake area.

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Butakovskiy Wateralls

Located in the Butakovka Gorge, this 30-meter drop is one of the most accessible large waterfalls near the city.

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Ferris wheel

Observation wheel in Central Park providing views of the city skyline and the northern ridges of the Zailiyskiy Alatau.

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Stone Flower

Foothill viewpoint known for its perspective of the Almaty city center.

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KARER

Viewpoint located at a former quarry site in the mountain foothills.

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Maiden tears

Seasonal waterfall in the Alma-Arasan gorge, known for its delicate flow over the rock face.

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Tuyuksu Glacier

The Tuyuksu Glacier is a central, valley glacier in Kazakhstan, located on the northern slope of the Zailiyskiy Alatau ridge, in the upper…

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Maakovskogo

Mountain peak and glacier situated in the upper reaches of the Small Almaty Gorge, named after poet Vladimir Mayakovsky.

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Abaa

Pyramidal mountain peak reaching 4,010 meters. It is a prominent landmark in the Small Almaty Gorge named after the poet Abay Kunanbayev.

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Edelvejs

Mountain peak in the Trans-Ili Alatau range, popular for day hikes starting from the Medeu valley.

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Serkebaj

Mountain peak located near the Butakovka Gorge, offering views over the eastern part of the Almaty range.

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Mohnatka

Densely forested mountain near the Medeu stadium, reaching an altitude of 2,280 meters. It is characterized by its thick pine cover.

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Oktabrenok

Rock peak with an altitude of 3,850 meters, located near the Tuyuksu glacier and Shymbulak.

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Pionerskij (Pik Bukreeva)

Mountain peak at 3,010 meters, renamed to honor mountaineer Anatoli Boukreev. It is a popular destination for trekking via the Butakovka or Kimasar gorges.