Boz-Boltok

Boz-Boltok is an elevated plateau on the southern side of Bishkek, located right next to the city’s residential districts (the village of Orto-Sai). In terms of terrain, it is a kind of plateau or hill with a large, flat summit rising about 200 meters above the valley that stretches to the north. At the foot of the elevation, within the territory of Orto-Sai, lies the famous Issyk-Ata Fault — the most seismically hazardous zone in the vicinity of Kyrgyzstan’s capital. In the part of the hill closest to Bishkek, a flagpole with the national flag of Kyrgyzstan has been installed, and a short winding road leads up to it. From the southern (the side facing away from Bishkek) part of the elevation, there are beautiful views of the snow-covered peaks of the Kyrgyz Range.

As of 2025, the road all the way to the flagpole is paved, so you can easily drive to the very top. But if you’d like to test yourself with a hike, you can leave your car at the bottom and walk up, enjoying the gradually unfolding views of the capital. This is exactly the option shown in the track.

If you enjoy off-road cycling, the upper part of the plateau provides numerous opportunities for this kind of activity.

You can climb on foot either by following the road or by taking trails that cut across the serpentine loops. This ascent is, of course, steeper but shorter. Choose the option that suits your ability. At the top, there is a large number of various roads and paths, allowing you to plan a route of any length.