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Hiking : Ким-Асар - Бутаковский асуы - Алматы

Kazakhstan Almaty

AlexandraMelnichenko

AlexandraMelnichenko

Alexander Khovansky

This hiking route takes you through the beautiful area of Ким-Асар - Бутаковский асуы - Алматы. The trail covers a distance of 8.949 kilometers with an elevation gain of 736 meters, making it a difficult hike that will take approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes to complete.

As you start your hike, you will come across a parking area conveniently located at the beginning of the trail. Further along the trail, about 4 kilometers from the start, you will find a wilderness hut where you can take a break and enjoy the surroundings. Continuing on, at around 3.92 kilometers from the start, there is another wilderness hut for hikers to rest and take in the views.

Along the way, there are several picnic sites for you to stop and have a meal or snack. These picnic sites are located at various points along the trail, with the closest one being at around 3.64 kilometers from the start. Another picnic site can be found at 3.28 kilometers from the start, with a final one at 1.98 kilometers from the start.

One of the highlights of the hike is the attraction known as "Качели" which is situated about 4.3 kilometers from the start. This swing is a popular spot for hikers to take photos and enjoy the unique experience.

Additionally, there is a viewpoint at 4.47 kilometers from the start where you can take in panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. A spring is located off the trail at 0.14 kilometers from the start, and a bench can be found at 2.33 kilometers from the start for hikers to relax and take a break.

As this is a difficult hike with significant elevation gain, hikers are advised to come prepared with plenty of water, proper hiking gear, and to check the weather forecast before setting out. The route is an out-and-back type, so you will retrace your steps on the way back to the starting point.

Enjoy the stunning views and memorable experiences on this challenging hike in the picturesque area of Ким-Асар - Бутаковский асуы - Алматы.