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Kara-Keche Pass: Mountain Road to Son-Kul
A practical route for discovering the Tien Shan: about 74.6 km, recognisable landmarks and a landscape that changes gradually along the way.
- Distance
- 74.6 km
- Time
- 1 d 7 min
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Multi-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
This route links the most useful landmarks of the area - Karakol, Ala-Kul, Terskey Ala-Too - into one clear itinerary. The length is about 74.6 km, with a linear layout and terrain that should be matched to the season.
It can be walked as one continuous journey or split into separate sections, depending on fitness, daylight and available transport.
Route suitability
Without a car
Hard
With children
Нет
With a dog
С осторожностью
By bike
Нет
With a stroller
Нет
Signal
Плохая
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Use Karakol as the main base, then take a local bus, taxi or transfer to the valley where the route starts.
By car
By car or transfer, drive from Karakol to the nearest road-accessible valley. The final approach can be rough and seasonal.
Parking
Leave the car in Karakol, at a guesthouse, yurt camp or agreed trailhead parking spot.
What to expect
Mountain Road to Son-Kul
Karakol
Ala-Kul
Terskey Ala-Too
alpine valleys
Difficult sections and safety
Pay attention to junctions, wet surfaces and the return plan near Karakol. Some signs may be missing, so an offline map is useful.
How much time to allow
One long stage
7-10 h
Full route
several days
Cycling option
only for prepared riders
Best time to go
The best window around Karakol is usually late spring to early autumn
In the mountains, weather can change within an hour
In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
power bank
cash and documents
overnight gear if needed
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Gravel 65% · Improved surface 35%
Surface is defined for 11.5 km of 74.6 km.
Gravel
65% · 7.44 km
Improved surface
35% · 4.06 km
Route photos
9 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Use Karakol as the main base, then take a local bus, taxi or transfer to the valley where the route starts
Is this route suitable for children?
Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.
Can I download GPX and KML?
Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 74.6 km, moderate.
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