Okzhetpes, Mountain formation in Burabay National Park, Kazakhstan

Okzhetpes is a mountain formation in Burabay National Park characterized by steep granite cliffs rising approximately 300 meters above the surrounding landscape. The rock formation stands within a pine forest environment in northern Kazakhstan, dominating the local terrain.

The name Okzhetpes is Kazakh for 'an arrow will not reach it', referring to the rock's sheer height. The granite massif was shaped by the erosion of Hercynian mountain folds into the surrounding plain. In the 20th century, Kazakh poets and singers such as Magzhan Zhumabayev and Saken Seifullin wrote verses and songs about the rock.

The mountain's name means "an arrow will not reach it", and Kazakh poets and singers, among them Magzhan Zhumabayev and Saken Seifullin, wrote poems and songs about Okzhetpes. A local legend tells of a girl who threw herself from the summit rather than be taken by an enemy.

Visitors should explore the trails around the formation, as climbing activities require strict authorization from park authorities. The best time to visit is late spring through early autumn when conditions are most favorable for walking and sightseeing.

The summit is a nesting site for eagles, and deer, foxes and capercaillie live on the slopes. Kazakh poets Magzhan Zhumabayev and Saken Seifullin wrote verses and songs about Okzhetpes, which is now a tourist area.