One-day excursions in the mountains of Almaty -
Mountain walks in the Small Almaty Gorge -
Mountain Mokhnatka is a mountain peak located at an altitude of 2280 meters above sea level between the Medeu tract and the Kok-Zhailau mountain plateau. The mountain is very popular among fans of active recreation and hiking in the mountains.
The hike begins at Prosveshchenets (Ak-Aulak stop), which is located before reaching the Medeo sports complex. The route is 7 kilometers long, travel time is 4-7 hours depending on your physical fitness. The climb up the mountain is quite steep, at the top of the mountain there is a large mountain meadow, from which a beautiful mountain panorama of the city of Almaty opens up. Also, from the mountain you will see the Small Almaty Gorge from a bird's eye view and the Kumbel mountain peak.
In addition to the listed mountain attractions, the mountain has a good view of the Shymbulak high-mountain base and the Big Talgar mountain pass, which is reached by cable car. There is a bench on the mountain where everyone takes a memorable photo against the backdrop of the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains. You need to descend the mountain along the ascent route.
How to get there and visit -
Mount Mokhnatka is located in the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains in a mountainous area near the Medeo tract and the Small Almaty gorge, Medeu district, Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°08'56"N 77°03'00"E
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