Alatau Amanaty Route 2: Kaindy Lake - Kolsai Lake 1
A practical route for discovering Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes: about 23.5 km, recognisable landmarks and a landscape that changes gradually along the way.
- Distance
- 23.5 km
- Time
- 11 h 5 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 - Kolsai Lakes, Kaindy Lake, Saty - into one clear itinerary. The length is about 23.5 km, with a linear layout and terrain that should be matched to the season.
Keep a margin of daylight for the final part, especially if the route passes through forest, mountains or shore sections.
Route suitability
Without a car
Hard
With children
With caution
With a dog
With caution
By bike
No
With a stroller
No
Signal
Patchy
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
Travel via Almaty and continue by bus, taxi or transfer to Saty and the lakes.
By car
Drive to Saty and the official lake parking areas. Some roads require careful driving.
Parking
Use official national park parking, village parking or guesthouse parking.
What to expect
Kaindy Lake - Kolsai Lake 1
Kolsai Lakes
Kaindy Lake
Saty
lake paths
Difficult sections and safety
Pay attention to junctions, wet surfaces and the return plan near Kolsai Lakes. Some signs may be missing, so an offline map is useful.
How much time to allow
Long day route
6-9 h
With transport and breaks
plan the whole day
Best time to go
The best window around Kolsai Lakes 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
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Dirt 63% · Artificial surface 23% · Compacted dirt 14%
Surface is defined for 92% of the route.
Dirt
63% · 13.6 km
Artificial surface
23% · 4.97 km
Compacted dirt
14% · 2.99 km
Route photos
9 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Travel via Almaty and continue by bus, taxi or transfer to Saty and the lakes
Is this route suitable for children?
Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.
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: 23.5 km, moderate.
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