Interesting mountain routes and mountain hikes in the mountains of Almaty -
Hiking and trekking in the Ile-Alatau Mountain Park -
Kumbeltau Peak is a mountain peak located at an altitude of 3620 meters above sea level in the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains within the city of Almaty, not to be confused with Kumbel Peak, these are two different peaks.
The peak is very popular among fans of outdoor activities and mountain hiking. Usually, the path to the peak takes two days and begins in the Gorelnik gorge with an overnight stay under the peak and the next day an ascent to the peak and then return along the ascent path. This route can be completed in one day, it all depends on your physical fitness and desire. On the way to the peak, you will pass the Gorelnik waterfall and the Trapezium Mountain pass.
The peak offers a beautiful mountain panorama, you will see the Tereshkova peak and the Young Geolog peak. The peak also has a good view of the Kumbelsu River valley and the Big Almaty River valley, the Big Almaty Lake, the Dzhusaly-Kezen mountain pass and the Cosmostation on the pass. You will also see Big Almaty Peak, Tourist Peak, Sovetov Peak, Abay Peak and the city of Almaty will lie in the palm of your hand.
How to get there and visit -
Kumbeltau Peak is located in the Zailiysky Alatau Mountains, the upper reaches of the Gorelnik Gorge, Ile-Alatau Mountain Park, Almaty Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°05'30"N 77°02'15"E
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