Features:
The Терренкур Terrenkur path is one of the better opportunities for a dedicated off-road path in Almaty. The paved multi-use path runs south from KIMEP University (Abay Ave.) for 5 km to the Terrenkur Pond Pavilion. It’s a mix of residential areas, some small parks, and some wooded sections. In parts, the path follows a small river. Note: it’s a steady climb headed south, nearly 200m gain!
Longer Option: From the north end of the Терренкур Terrenkur at Abay Ave., continue north on a path alongside the Kazachka River. There’s a nice 2 km section to Central Park, and another 2 km possible north of there. ROUTE
Kok Tobe Hill. For a fun & scenic challenge, run/walk to the summit of Kok Tobe Hill. There’s a road that leads from the Visit Almaty Tourist information center in Kok-Tobe up the hill, and it’s much used by pedestrians. It’s 0.6 km east of the Терренкур Terrenkur path at Zhamal Omarova St. Then it’s a 1.3 km to the summit, climbing ~120m. There are great views from the summit. From the summit, there are some other roads and paths.
One can combine the Терренкур Terrenkur & Kok Tobe Hill paths, even using the cable car either up or down. The cable car runs from Abay Ave.
- Терренкур Terrenkur path: up to 5 km one-way; Kok Tobe Hill: 1.6 km (1 mile) one-way. Add 0.6 km if accessing from Терренкур Terrenkur path
- Терренкур Terrenkur path is a 200m (198 feet) gain headed north-south; Kok Tobe Hill is a 120m (390 feet) gain
- North end of Терренкур Terrenkur path is Abay Ave. Kok Tobe Hill road is from the Visit Almaty Tourist information center in Kok-Tobe
- Subway: Abay Ave. For Kok Tobe, road starts at Visit Almaty Tourist information center in Kok-Tobe, or from the Терренкур Terrenkur path (0.6 km to the Kok Tobe road)
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