Where is Alatajsky Pass?

Alatajsky Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of

above sea level, located in the

East Kazakhstan Region

Where is Alatajsky Pass?

The pass, also known as

, is located on the boundary between

Katonkaragay districts

, in the eastern part of the country, within the

Katon-Karagaisky State National Nature Park

Is the road to Alatajsky Pass unpaved?

The road to the summit is completely unpaved across the

long, running north-south from

Enbek (on Highway P-163)

When was the road through Alatajsky Pass built?

This unpaved road was constructed between

as a transport route in the East Kazakhstan region. It was built by

Austro-Hungarian prisoners of World War I

, including Czechs, Slovaks, Austrians, and Hungarians, who were captured on the Eastern Front. Using basic tools such as

, they built the road through a remote area under challenging conditions.

How challenging is driving through Alatajsky Pass?

is required. This road should not be traveled alone. Before setting off, make sure you have enough

. Since the area is very remote, be prepared to spend the night in a tent. Tucked away in the

, it’s a very difficult road, crossing

. Please avoid attempting the pass when it’s raining – the road can be extremely dangerous.

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