Medeu Ice Stadium – View of Shymbulak loop from Medeu

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Medeu Ice Stadium – View of Shymbulak loop from Medeu

Moderate

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164

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Medeu Ice Stadium – View of Shymbulak loop from Medeu

03:56

10.8km

660m

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 5, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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421 m

Medeu Ice Stadium

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Perhaps some still remember Medeu? The ice skating stadium in the mountains, where so many records were set? The old stadium is currently undergoing a fundamental renovation, by the way. …

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983 m

Viewpoint above the Medeu Sports Complex

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Of course, this is also a viewpoint, but you are only on the slope of the dam ... and are welcome to go a bit higher ;-)

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1.13 km

View of Shymbulak

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5.34 km

Mountain railway station CHIMBULAK 1 (KOMBI-1)

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Intermediate station of the roller coaster at an altitude of 2,860 meters above sea level

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9.16 km

View of the Tian Shan Mountains

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Of course, you can see the peaks of the Tien Shan from there. But it is still one of the lowest points (on the road); you are welcome to go a bit higher ;-)

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

1.71 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces