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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

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Georgia

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

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Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

06:46

15.9km

1,360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.71 km

Viewpoint

3.73 km

Mestia Viewpoint Cross

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A nice view of Mestia. However, the opposite ski area catches your eye.

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4.01 km

Mountain Café with Panoramic View

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Take a break and enjoy 😌

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4.30 km

Rest Area With Mountain Views

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To be able to stay longer in summer you need long clothes and a good hat to avoid getting burned by the sun.

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7.60 km

View of Mount Ushba from the Alpine Lake

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Small lake with beautiful views of Mount Ushba.

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11.4 km

View from the Cross above Mestia

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Super great view over Mestia.

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12.5 km

Steep Descent Through Dense Greenery

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Under no circumstances should you take the path through the forest if it's been raining. It's a real slippery slope. The path was so steep and worn that we ended up sliding down it while sitting.

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14.4 km

Khergiani Tower

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For 2 Lari you can visit the tower and even enjoy the view over Mestia on the roof.

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14.9 km

Mestia is known for the so-called Svan-towers, tower houses built as defense houses. Most date from the 9th to 12th centuries. A Svan tower is about 20 to 25 meters high and has four to five floors. The ground floor, whose walls are up to 1.5 meters wide, usually have no doors and no windows with the entrance at a higher level. The upper part of the tower is narrower than the lower and the width of the walls decreases upwards. The tower has embrasures on each side. The Svan towers are part of residential buildings or stand alone. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mestia_(city)

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15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.57 km

4.91 km

2.20 km

239 m

Surfaces

9.66 km

2.41 km

2.08 km

1.04 km

722 m

Elevation

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Thursday 30 July

21°C

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Comments

September 15, 2022,Georgien: Koruldi Lakes

The most beautiful hike around Mestia, as you are constantly surrounded by the magnificent mountain panorama. Since I didn't start until midday, I didn't manage the 600m climb to the ridge to look directly at Mount Ushba, but there is a gorgeous view from Mestia Cross. The walk to Mestia Cross is extremely steep but worth it. However, you should …

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September 5, 2023,TCT - Day 6 - Wild camp 🏕️ to 🍔 in Mestia

Both of us feel fatigue. We descend leisurely, sit for a while in the café with a magnificent view. We watch the clouds drift by and amuse ourselves with the people passing by.

In Mestia, we opt for a truly top-notch burger and slowly feel our energy returning. We decide to spend the afternoon simply lounging around.

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Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

Mestia Viewpoint Cross

Mountain Café with Panoramic View

Rest Area With Mountain Views

View of Mount Ushba from the Alpine Lake

View from the Cross above Mestia

Steep Descent Through Dense Greenery

Khergiani Tower

Svan Towers in Mestia

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