Bolektau Viewpoint
Бөлектау
An isolated rock outcrop on the north shore, where a 20-minute climb to the top rewards you with views over Lake Burabay, the Riddle Stone, Okzhetpes and Kokshetau Mountain.
Bolektau, also called Lone Mountain, has a rocky summit platform that is widely regarded as the classic viewpoint of Burabay. From here you can take in the lake, the strange rock formations and Kokshetau Mountain, the highest peak in the distance, all at once. The trail up starts from a path near Blue Bay. The climb is gentle but the path is covered in loose gravel, so wear trail shoes. At sunset the golden light on the lake and the silhouettes of the pines make wonderful photos. Be sure to descend before dark.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Blue Bay (Golubaya Bukhta)
- Zhumbaktas Rock
- Okzhetpes Rock
- Lake Burabay (Borovoe)
- Abylai Khan Glade
- Bolshoye Chebachye Lake
- Kenesary Cave
- Burabay Nature Museum