Overview
What to expect
A long Samarkand day loop out to Shahrisabz that makes sense when you want one concentrated Amir Temur-era side trip instead of scattering minor stops. The road day is defined by mountain passage and heritage payoff rather than by technical driving.
177 km on the current public line.
Elevation gain 2619 m, high point 1665 m.
Route map
Track line and route waypoints
Travel map
Routes and useful places
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Nearby results
Nearby results
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Waypoints
Useful points shown on the route
- 01Trailhead39.643966, 66.988558
- 02Historic Centre of Shahrisabz39.050000, 66.833333
- 03Ak-Saray Palace39.060833, 66.829167
- 04Finish point39.653473, 66.977988
Access
Trailhead and approach planning
Loop. Access is straightforward and most complexity is inside the stop order, not the road itself.
Useful as a planning lead, not as a final guarantee. Treat on-site checks as mandatory.
Safety
Before you commit to the day
Easy. Keep normal field checks for weather, closures and local access limits.
Family and group use
How demanding the day may feel
This route is easier to scale for mixed-age travellers if you control heat, pacing and walking time at each stop.
Vehicle planning
What matters for self-drive travellers
Useful as a planning lead, not as a final guarantee. Treat on-site checks as mandatory.
Water and supplies
Carry enough and top up early
Carry water as if the route will take longer than planned and do not assume a usable refill on the line.
Season and timing
When this route feels cleaner
March to May, September to November
What to bring
Useful kit for this line
Carry offline navigation, weather margin and a kit that matches the surface and elevation profile.
GPX use
How to use the track responsibly
Current GPX package exposes 474 geometry points and 4 named waypoints in the public layer.
Unknowns
What still needs field confirmation
Useful as a planning lead, not as a final guarantee. Treat on-site checks as mandatory.
Nearby
Useful stops around the route
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