Guide by
Konstantin MarkevichThis is my personal selection of the best TRAD routes in Bektau, chosen from roughly 200 lines I have climbed here since 2023.
Beyond my subjective impressions, the selection is based on a few simple criteria:
✔ Beautiful lines in beautiful places — yes.
✔ Sustained climbing for the grade, with interesting crux moves — yes.
✔ Long routes — yes.
✖️ One or two very hard moves with an easy approach or finish — no.
✖️ Short routes under 20 meters — no.
At the moment, the list includes 10 routes, but it will almost certainly grow over time.
The routes are arranged from easier to harder.