Pereval Ak-Kiya, courage is required to drive to the summit
Kazakhstan, asia
N/A
3,027 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Wanna tackle a seriously epic off-road experience? Then point your 4x4 towards the Ak-Kiya Pass in southeastern Kazakhstan's Almaty Region.
We're talking about a gnarly unpaved climb that tops out at a whopping 3,027 meters (that's 9,931 feet for you imperial system fans). Just so you know, you'll be above 2,500m the whole time. Forget spring and autumn; this bad boy is pretty much a summer-only affair.
You'll wind your way from Zhinishke all the way to the Kyrgyz border, with killer views all the way. Be warned, though - this ain't no Sunday drive! You’ll need your wits about you and a properly kitted-out vehicle to conquer this one. But trust me, the bragging rights are totally worth it!
Road Details
- Country
- Kazakhstan
- Continent
- asia
- Max Elevation
- 3,027 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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