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

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Kazakhstan

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

Moderate

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

03:35

12.7km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 133 m for 108 m

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After 12.5 km for 108 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.14 km

Viewpoint

6.54 km

Beatles Monument Kok Tobe, Almaty

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

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6.58 km

View of Almaty from Koktobe

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Koktobe television tower with nice park and walking area.

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6.59 km

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 green the mountain. After the reconstruction, the appearance of the famous mountain has changed.
In March 2016, the construction of a new cable car was completed and the renewed park reopened its gates to everyone.

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6.64 km

Restaurant with a viewing terrace, Kok Tobe, Almaty

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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.

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6.66 km

Kok Tobe Ferris Wheel, Almaty

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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.

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6.75 km

Kok Tobe cable car mountain station

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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 total length of the line was 1727 meters, supported by three pylons. The lower station is located along Dostyk Avenue (Abay Street), and the journey time at that time was 6 minutes.

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7.43 km