Central asia

This category brings together maps and guidebooks focused on Central Asia. Coverage includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, as well as ranges such as the Tien Shan, Pamir and Altai, the Fergana Valley, and deserts like the Kyzylkum and Karakum.

Titles are organised by use. Land-based routes are covered for Walking and Trail Running, Bicycles and Mountain Biking, Ski touring and Skating, and Climbing. Water routes and shorelines are addressed under Sailing. General Travel and Camping resources help with broader itineraries and overnight planning. Towns and Nature highlight city detail and protected landscapes.

Here you will find topographic trekking sheets, regional road maps, city plans, and nature maps. Many maps use clear contour lines, relief shading and spot heights; typical scales range from 1:25,000 to 1:1,000,000. Map legends commonly include trails, passes, huts, campsites, border crossings, fuel, viewpoints and heritage sites. Numerous guidebooks add route descriptions, timings, elevation profiles and practical notes.

Technical and Survival First Aid titles provide compact reference on navigation basics, rope techniques, glacier and scree travel, kit checks, and first-aid procedures. They are useful reminders in the field but do not replace training or local guidance.

Selecting a product is easiest if you match scale and finish to the task: a larger-scale sheet (for example 1:25,000–1:50,000) suits Walking or Mountain Biking, while smaller-scale overviews help Travel planning. Waterproof or tear-resistant paper stands up to repeated folding. An index of place names, a grid (UTM or latitude/longitude) and a bilingual legend are practical features when combining map and GPS. For winter objectives, look for avalanche notes and slope shading where offered.

OutdoorXL is a store and webshop with a large assortment and extensive choice. We stock a broad range of Central Asia maps and guidebooks from established publishers; formats include fold-out sheets, atlases and bound guides. Choose the coverage and detail that fit your route and conditions.