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.
This route guide is part of our main overview of
climbing in Bektau.