Gorelnik via Tuyuk-Su to Seasonal Black Waterfall: hiking in Алматы
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Gorelnik via Tuyuk-Su to Seasonal Black Waterfall

Distance
4.8 km
Time
2 h 39 min
Elevation gain
756 m
Difficulty
Easy
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Route description

This walking approach starts on Gorelnik’s side and follows the left-bank path to Tuyuk-Su alpine camp. It continues along the riverside, turns into a stony tributary channel and ends beside Black Waterfall. Exterior camp passage and the specific seasonal waterfall give this variant its own objective. Black Waterfall receives water during snowmelt. Avalanche-debris ice can persist in the channel, while transitional seasons bring avalanche risk. Passage requires a current conditions assessment. Arrange your own waterfall return; entry into an ice cavity is excluded.

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Imported from ROUTES2.zip; source https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/19641088

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Dirt 44% · Improved surface 3% · Unknown 54%

Surface data covers 2.21 km of 4.76 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Dirt 44% · 2.07 km
Improved surface 3% · 0.14 km
Unknown 54% · 2.55 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Follow a distinct left-bank path from Gorelnik towards seasonal Black Waterfall through Tuyuk-Su’s grounds-side setting. The waterfall channel and exterior mountaineering centre distinguish this outing from an ordinary Shymbulak road walk.
Length
4.8 km
Elevation gain
756 m
Surface
Dirt 44%
Gorelnik via Tuyuk-Su to Seasonal Black Waterfall: route photo 2 in Алматы

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - No By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Children need checked dry conditions, mountain-walking experience and continuous supervision on stones. Avoid the outing with ice or avalanche warnings. High-departure access and return need an independent plan.

Nearby

Anapurna and Shisha-Pangma are actual camp guest buildings; indoor viewing and accommodation need agreement. Gorelnik waterfalls and Eagle’s Nest lie on another branch. Mynzhilki, Manshuk Lake and T1 station require independent upper approaches.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Lower Shymbulak access via Medeu and the gondola is confirmed. A current direct service to the exact Gorelnik departure is unconfirmed. Arrange the opening approach and transport after returning from the waterfall beforehand.
By car
Agree an authorised lower drop-off after checking the mountain road. Direct vehicle access to the waterfall ending is unconfirmed. Camp grounds and services require separate agreement.
Parking
Official parking at the exact departure is unconfirmed. Establish an authorised lower space and absence duration including the complete return. Camp grounds do not establish unrestricted parking.

Электрички туда и обратно

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What to expect

Places
Small Almaty River the specific riverside setting of the actual path.
Tuyuk-Su alpine camp the actual mountaineering-centre grounds beside the passage, exterior view.
Black Waterfall the specific seasonal waterfall at the ending; water and safe approach depend on current conditions.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 756 м.
SurfaceDirt 44%, Improved surface 3%, Unknown 54%.
Риски The stony channel can retain avalanche-debris ice. The primary route author explicitly warns about falls and summer ice-cavity danger. Avoid cavity entry and unconfirmed slopes around hazardous ice. Transitional-season avalanche conditions require avoiding passage without local assessment.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 2 h 39 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Assess a daylight approach with an independent return from Black Waterfall. This exact line’s complete duration is unconfirmed. Standard resort or visitor-centre outings do not establish its timing.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose confirmed snow-free path conditions and a safe waterfall channel. The author recommends the warmer season, but debris ice can persist in summer. Water depends on snowmelt; the calendar guarantees neither flow nor access.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain footwear with grip
Water and food independent of the camp
Warm layer and protection from rain
Offline map, phone and light
A local channel check and confirmed return

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Lower Shymbulak access via Medeu and the gondola is confirmed. A current direct service to the exact Gorelnik departure is unconfirmed. Arrange the opening approach and transport after returning from the waterfall beforehand

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: 4.8 km, easy.

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