Cazaquistão Oriental, Cazaquistão
Lake Markakol
Atenção: zona de riscoO diário de Lake Markakol
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Lying at about 1,450 m in the southern Altai, Markakol is surrounded by a nature reserve of larch taiga, meadows and mountains. A remote nature destination for those prepared for long journeys.
No seu ritmo
Resumo de identidade
3 à 5 jours
Verão · Outono
Carro recomendado
Lago · Montanha · Floresta · Natureza
Acessibilidade limitada
Ritmo ajustável
Apresentação geral
Lake Markakol
Markakol is the largest lake in the Kazakh Altai. Fed by many streams, it drains through the Kalzhyr towards the Irtysh, amid mountains covered with larch and meadows.
Markakol nature reserve, founded in 1976, protects more than 700 species of higher plants and varied mountain wildlife, from maral deer to grouse. On the southern shore, the village of Urunkhayka and the outline of Samovar mountain are the most accessible landmarks.
Ver tudo
Allow several days to enjoy the shores and permitted trails. Services are scarce and distances long: plan the route, accommodation and any permits in advance.
Pontos fortes e restrições
Pontos fortes
- Lake Markakol
- Samovar mountain
- Urunkhayka village
Bom saber antes de escolher
- Check access, bookings and opening times with the site before visiting.
- Indicative Hidengo duration, excluding travel; it varies with the route, access and local conditions.
- Nature reserve and border area: check whether permits are required before setting off.
Lugares imperdíveis
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Mountain lake
Lake Markakol
The largest lake in the Kazakh Altai, Markakol is fed by many streams and drains through the Kalzhyr towards the Irtysh. Its clear water and indented shores are protected by the nature reserve founded in 1976.
Mountain
Samovar mountain
This mountain with a recognisable outline overlooks the south-eastern shore of Markakol, within the nature reserve. It is seen from the shore near Urunkhayka and from permitted trails.
Village
Urunkhayka village
On the shore of Markakol, this small village of wooden houses is one of the few inhabited places along the lake. Its wooded slopes and lake views sum up the atmosphere of this part of the Altai.
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