Kokshetau Mountain (Sinyukha)
Көкшетау тауы / Синюха
The highest peak in the Burabay range at 947 metres, its pine-covered slopes look bluish from afar, and the summit offers views of the Big and Small Six Lakes and the steppe.
Kokshetau means 'blue mountain' and is known in Russian as Sinyukha. It is the highest point of the 'Switzerland of Kazakhstan'. The round trip to the summit takes about 4 to 6 hours, passing pine forests and granite rock formations. From the summit rocks you can overlook Lake Burabay, the Bolshoye and Maloye Chebachye lakes and Lake Shchuchye to the south. The trail begins inside the national park. Visitors must register and pay an environmental fee before entering. It is advisable to hire a local guide and bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Abylai Khan Glade
- Lake Maloe Chebachye
- Okzhetpes Rock
- Zhumbaktas Rock
- Kenesary Cave
- Blue Bay (Golubaya Bukhta)
- Bolektau Viewpoint
- Lake Burabay (Borovoe)