Turkmenistan: Nokhur Panorama Hike This short walk to a viewpoint over the small Turkmen town of Nokhur makes an excellent start to a day or exploring the village and surrounding Kopetdag Mountain range, and you can be home in time for breakfast. Total km: 3km Elevation gain/loss: 134m+/ 134m- Start […]
Turkmenistan: Yangykala Canyon Loop Hike Yangkala Canyon, one of Turkmenistan’s most incredible landscapes, is the setting for this quick loop hike among the cliffs above the Kyzylkum desert. A remote and beautiful region of the country, this hike is a must-do for travelers on extended trips in Turkmenistan. Total km: […]
Country: Hike Name This quick and easy dayhike is a popular option among visitors to the Kok Jaiyk Jailoo, whether as a pleasant distraction on a daytrip to the mountains or for the evening before starting off on a longer hike out of Jeti Oguz. Total Km: 2.5km Total Days: […]
Kyrgyzstan: Issyk-Ata Waterfall The short Issyk-Ata Waterfall dayhike near Bishkek is one of the most popular options for tourists hiking in Kyrgyzstan‘s Chuy region. Total Km: 5km Total Days: 1 Elevation Gain/Loss: 344m+ / 344m- Start Point: Issyk-Ata Sanatoria End Point: Issyk-Ata Sanatoria GPS Files This walk couldn’t be more […]
Oman: Muttrah Loop C38 A quick and easy loop around the Muttrah area of Muscat, with some nice harbour views and surprisingly peaceful nature just beyond the heart of the city. Muttrah Loop: Overview Total Km: 3.8 km Total time: 2h Elevation Gain/Loss: 191m+ / 191m- Start Point: Muttrah Souq […]
Kyrgyzstan: Kol-Tor (Lower Jergez) This quick and easy hike not far from Karakol ends at a small mountain lake – while it’s pretty enough, the real draw is the massive panorama of Ak Suu region on the way up and down the hill. Total Km: 14km Total Days: 1 Elevation […]