Kok Tobe Recreation Park – Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty loop from Абай

Hiking trails & Routes

Kazakhstan

Kok Tobe Recreation Park – Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty loop from Абай

Moderate

hikers

Kok Tobe Recreation Park – Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty loop from Абай

03:31

12.5km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 133 m for 108 m

Customers only

After 12.2 km for 108 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.23 km

Kok Tobe Recreation Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the summer of 2005, the expansion of the streets and the reconstruction of the Kok Tobe park began. The access roads were paved and work was carried out to …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.86 km

Small Zoo, Kok Tobe, Almaty

Highlight • Structure

Small cells, concrete floors. Nothing good there.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.33 km

Beatles Monument Kok Tobe, Almaty

Highlight • Monument

A Beatles monument (I didn't find out why it's there) invites you to take selfies.
(Maybe because of Back in the USSR??)

Showing Translation

Tip by

6.44 km

Restaurant with a viewing terrace, Kok Tobe, Almaty

Highlight • Restaurant

You should definitely enjoy the aperitif on the terrace with a very beautiful view of the city and the mountains; in the restaurant itself there are many tour groups in the evening.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.46 km

The Ferris wheel stands 1,136 meters above sea level and is equipped with enclosed cabins that comfortably accommodate six passengers.

Anyone taking a ride can therefore ascend another 30 meters – that's how tall the Ferris wheel is.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.55 km

Kok Tobe cable car mountain station

Highlight • Rest Area

Construction of the cable car began in 1965 with the relocation of the lower station. In November 1967, the cable car from the castle to Kok-Tobe Mountain was opened. The …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.63 km

769 m

Surfaces

4.85 km