Merzbacher Lake
Merzbacher Lake
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Alex_Johnson_Bishkek
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan872 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
I was on the Inilchek Glacier this last summer and it was intresting lake to see. I was there during the first week of August and it was great! The lake disappeared but it was a very warm summer and i thought it was still worth seeing.
The lake is between the Sary-Jaz and Tengri-Tag mountain ranges at 3300 m.
I would hate to be there once the ice dam brakes and the water flows...
The lake is between the Sary-Jaz and Tengri-Tag mountain ranges at 3300 m.
I would hate to be there once the ice dam brakes and the water flows...
Written 14 March 2016
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Trekking info from EcoTrek Trekking and Travel
Atjailoo-Merzbacher
Highest Point: 3550m
Lowest Point: 2630m
Total Elevation Gain: 920m
Total Elevation Loss: 920m
Level of Difficulty: Medium / Difficult
Total Hours Hiking: ~31Avg
Total Amount of trekking days: 7
Approximate Trekking Distance: ~76km
Day 1
Travel by military truck to At-Jailoo valley ~5-6 hours (180km). Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 2630m).
Day 2
Leaving the campsite you will hike ~7-8 hours (18km) along Enilchek River to the campsite Iva, on the way you will cross several rivers with no bridge. Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 2840m).
Day3
Leaving the campsite you will hike ~4-5 hours (8km) on the famous glacier Enilchek to the campsite Glinaya Polyana. Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 3380m).
Day4
Leaving the campsite you will hike ~4-5 hours (8km) to the campsite Polyana Merzbacher. Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 3550m).
Day5
Free day in the camp, after breakfast there is an optional hike around the Merzbacher lake and return to the campsite ~5-6 hours (8km). Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 3550m).
Day6
Leaving the campsite you will hike ~6-7 hours (18km) back down to Enilchek Glacier. Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 2850m).
Day7
Leaving the campsite you will hike ~5-6 hours (18km) along the river Enilchek to the campsite At-Djailoo. On the way you will make several river crossings. There is a tourist camp where you can order Russian Bath (cost not included in trek) and relax. Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 2630m).
Day8
Leaving the campsite At-Djailoo you will travel to Karakol ~5-6 hours (180km).
Written 19 April 2016
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