Where to Find GPX Routes for Bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan

Bikepacking in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan means freedom: minimal asphalt and a maximum of wild valleys and high passes.

To avoid getting lost and to understand the terrain in advance, a GPX track becomes your main tool – it shows the route on your GPS device or smartphone, even when you are offline.

On this page we've collected where to find GPX tracks for Kyrgyzstan and how FreeBike.kg supports our riders with routes.

1. Ready-Made GPX Routes in Kyrgyzstan

Below are the main platforms where you can already find tried-and-tested GPX routes in Kyrgyzstan for bikepacking and MTB touring.

BIKEPACKING.com

What it is: a major international platform dedicated to bikepacking.

What to look for:

• Tian Shan Traverse
• Celestial Divide
• At-Bashi Circuit
• Expedition Alay

How to download GPX:
On each route page you will find a map and a download block (a "Download GPX" button or a link to an external service such as Komoot or Ride with GPS).

Bikepacking Kyrgyzstan (local project)

What it is: a website focused specifically on bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan.

What to look for:
Routes around Bishkek and in the Eastern Tien Shan (for example, Bishkek Eastern Compass and other loops).

Why it's useful:
These are routes created by riders who actually ride in Kyrgyzstan. A good source of ideas and variations of the "classic" bikepacking lines.

Wikiloc

What it is: a global platform for tracks for hiking / MTB / bikepacking.

What to look for:

• "Bikepacking Kyrgyzstan"
• Region names: Naryn, Osh, Song-Kul, Issyk-Kul, Barskoon, etc.

How to download GPX:

1. Create an account and find the route you need.
2. On the route page use the "Download / Download as GPX" button (often available in the paid Wikiloc version).

Why it's useful:
There are many user-generated tracks, including lesser-known valleys and detour options. You need to filter by rating and reviews.

Komoot

What it is: a route planner and route database that is very popular among European cyclists.

What to look for:

• Collections featuring Kyrgyzstan / Tien Shan
• Long-distance tours such as Bishkek–Osh and loops around Song-Kul and Issyk-Kul.

How to download GPX:

1. Open a tour or a collection.
2. Click "Download GPX" (usually available with a premium subscription or after purchasing the region).

Ride with GPS

What it is: a dedicated cycling platform for routes and navigation.

What to look for:

• Official Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) tracks from different years
• Long mountain and gravel routes across Kyrgyzstan

How to download GPX:

1. Open a public route.
2. In the "Export" menu choose GPX.

Why it's useful:
There are many "ultra" routes and SRMR variations. It's a strong source of ideas for advanced bikepackers.

Official Silk Road Mountain Race resources and rider blogs

What it is: the official race website and personal blogs / ride reports where riders share their tracks.

What to look for:

• The official Silk Road Mountain Race website (race and route description)
• Blogs with SRMR ride reports and phrases like "Download GPX" / "Route file"

How to download GPX:

• The official GPX is often provided to registered participants
• On blogs and personal websites you will find direct GPX links or routes hosted on Komoot / Ride with GPS / Wikiloc

Why it's useful:
This gives a clear picture of the toughest and most beautiful sections, which you can partially adapt to your own level and trip plan.

2. GPX Routes from FreeBike.kg

If you rent a bike from us, you are not left alone with a map.

We offer our clients:

• Route selection based on your level and time:
  • classic multi-day routes (Song-Kul, Naryn, Issyk-Kul),
  • technically demanding high passes for experienced riders,
  • short acclimatization rides around Bishkek.
• Interactive route map:
  On the page
  https://freebike.kg/services/route-map.html
  you can see popular routes in real time and explore tracks. The map helps you understand the terrain, daily distances and possible options to shorten or extend your route.
• Logistics advice:
  Where to start, where it is easier to finish your trip, where you can find water, shops, campsites and yurt camps.

To see popular routes, go to:
https://freebike.kg/services/route-map.html

3. Which Apps to Use for GPX

No matter where you download your GPX track, you need to upload it to your GPS device or app.

In practice, bikepackers in Kyrgyzstan most often use:

• Garmin / Wahoo – upload the track via the official apps or website.
• Smartphone (Android / iOS):
  • Komoot
  • Ride with GPS
  • OsmAnd
  • Locus Map

We recommend:

1. Duplicating the track: keep the GPX both on your GPS unit and on your phone.
2. Downloading offline maps in advance.
3. Taking a powerbank or dynamo hub for charging.

4. Important Safety and Responsibility Notes

• A GPX file does not guarantee that the route is passable: in the mountains there can be snow, washed-out roads, rockfall or closed areas.
• Always check the weather, the condition of passes and local restrictions (border zones, protected areas).
• Carry extra water and food, especially on sections between Naryn, At-Bashi and remote valleys.

We recommend:

• Planning routes according to your experience, fitness and the season.
• Avoiding difficult high passes alone if you have no high-altitude experience.
• Always leaving your route and approximate schedule with someone who stays in the city.

5. How FreeBike.kg Can Help

If you are planning a bikepacking trip in Kyrgyzstan, FreeBike.kg can cover several key needs:

• Rental of well-prepared bikes for gravel, rough roads and mountain passes.
• Selection and provision of GPX sets tailored to your route and skill level.
• Logistics advice (airport to Bishkek, transfers to the start of the route, luggage storage).

When you make a booking, simply tell us which regions you want to see and how many days you have – we will suggest route options.

Direct Links to GPX Sources