North of the Ili: Central Departure and Separate Cycling Sections: bicycle in Жетысуская область
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North of the Ili: Central Departure and Separate Cycling Sections

Distance
211.5 km
Estimated moving time
19 h 27 min
Elevation gain
176 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This composite cycling line north of the Ili starts in Altyn-Emel’s central direction. It approaches Shokan Valikhanov Spring’s location, follows a turanga grove’s exterior edge and heads west through Mynbulak. The western and central sides are then linked without confirmed actual cycling passage before an extended eastern road section follows. Its order differs from the line beginning in the west. Full through-cycling is unconfirmed and conflicts with the official separation of visits across the strict reserve. Agree separate authorised cycling sections and independent access arrangements with the park. The unconfirmed western connection must not be treated as a road.

Route status

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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/15756349

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

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Route at a glance

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During independent agreed cycling visits, see the actual turanga grove edge and Valikhanov Spring’s location. The central departure, western branch and subsequent eastern road have different access-planning needs.
Length
211.5 km
Elevation gain
176 m
Surface
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North of the Ili: Central Departure and Separate Cycling Sections: route photo 3 in Жетысуская область

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No By bike - Partially With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Substantial cycling experience, water and agreed authorised sections are needed. The complete through-variant and direct western connection are unconfirmed as permissible passage.

Nearby

Singing Dune, Oshaktas, Besshatyr mounds and Katutau/Aktau mountains need separate directions. The Mynbulak willow and Kosbastau’s 700-year willow are different locations. Ili shoreline activities and ranger-post services require independent agreement.

Getting there

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Without a car
Public services to the exact central departure and remote eastern ending are unconfirmed. After agreeing sections, arrange independent access, bicycle carriage and separate exits.
By car
Agree authorised vehicle drop-offs with the park for each individual direction. Its permit guide prohibits through-driving across the central strict reserve. Direct access to the exact endings and the unconfirmed western connection are not established.
Parking
Official parking at the exact departure is unconfirmed. The park permits vehicles only in designated places; agree specific spaces and storage duration for separate visits.

Электрички туда и обратно

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What to expect

Places
Shokan Valikhanov Spring the specific location beside the opening road section; drinking safety is unconfirmed.
Turanga grove the actual exterior passage beside a specific grove’s edge, with interior entry unconfirmed.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 176 м.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски The unconfirmed western connection and reserve-sector separation prevent treating this as one continuous ride. Agreed sections still require assessment of remote junctions, dirt surfaces, open terrain and limited confirmed services. Observe ranger posts and strict reserve boundaries.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 19 h 27 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
The complete composite cycling variant’s duration is unconfirmed. A day-by-day plan for the multi-day programme is not established. Agree individual sections, authorised overnight places and bicycle transport between visits separately. Standard park-tour times are not transferred here.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose the season after agreeing individual visits. Dry roads, moderate temperatures and sufficient daylight ease remote cycling sections. Heat, strong wind, rain and snow require reconsideration; the season does not override restrictions.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
A maintained bicycle, brakes and repair kit
Helmet, lights and visible clothing
Your own water and food for remote sections
Protection from sun, wind and cold
Offline map, phone and power bank
Visitor documents and independent section logistics

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Public services to the exact central departure and remote eastern ending are unconfirmed. After agreeing sections, arrange independent access, bicycle carriage and separate exits

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: 211.5 km, hard.

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