Akmola Region district, Kazakhstan

Places to visit near Stepnyak

Stepnyak is a town in Akmola Region district, Kazakhstan, home to about 4,928 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit — 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Жукей (20 km), Қотыркөл (36 km) and Burabay State National Nature Park (38 km).

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Stepnyak at a glance

Location
Akmola Region district, Kazakhstan
Population
about 4,928
Coordinates
52.8349° N, 70.7886° E
Places within 50 km
24 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Stepnyak

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stepnyak: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stepnyak

77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stepnyak. The closest is Ozero Zhukey (19 km); the best-known is Жукей (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stepnyak

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stepnyak. The closest is Беркуты (25 km); the best-known is Kokshetau (61 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stepnyak

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stepnyak. The closest is Bulandı Zoological Reserve (33 km); the best-known is Burabay State National Nature Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Stepnyak

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stepnyak. The closest is Памятник С.М.Кирову (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Stepnyak

4 parks within 100 km of Stepnyak. The closest is Дендрарий (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Stepnyak

4 museums within 100 km of Stepnyak. The closest is Nomadius (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Stepnyak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stepnyak
  2. 25 km озеро Тасшалкар · lake, Akmola Region
  3. 19 km Жукей · lake, Akmola Region
  4. 16 km Қотыркөл · lake, Akmola Region
  5. 3 km Burabay State National Nature Park · nature spot, Akmola Region
  6. 31 km Балықты көлі · lake, Akmola Region
  7. 51 km Back to Stepnyak

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From travellers near Stepnyak

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How to reach Stepnyak

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stepnyak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs577Ozero Zhukey (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints216Беркуты (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Bulandı Zoological Reserve (33 km)
    Forts & heritage511Памятник С.М.Кирову (2 km)
    Other attractions59AS9027 (15 km)
    Parks24Дендрарий (47 km)
    Museums04Nomadius (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Мечеть (42 km)
    Churches03Roman Catholic Parish of St. Abraham (51 km)
    Caves02Kenesary Cave (55 km)

    Stepnyak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stepnyak?

    Жукей (lake, about 20 km), Қотыркөл (lake, about 36 km), Burabay State National Nature Park (nature spot, about 38 km), озеро Тасшалкар (lake, about 25 km), Памятник С.М.Кирову (heritage site, about 2 km), Балықты көлі (lake, about 51 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Stepnyak?

    24 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Stepnyak?

    Ozero Zhukey, about 19 km by road; Жукей (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stepnyak?

    Беркуты, about 25 km by road; Майлыкора (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stepnyak?

    Bulandı Zoological Reserve, about 33 km by road; Burabay State National Nature Park (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stepnyak?

    Start in Stepnyak, visit озеро Тасшалкар, then Жукей, then Қотыркөл, then Burabay State National Nature Park, then Балықты көлі, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stepnyak?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Stepnyak

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Stepnyak’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Stepnyak on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.