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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Ushguli Glacier – Shkhara Glacier loop from Glacier Shkhara

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Georgia

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Ushguli Glacier – Shkhara Glacier loop from Glacier Shkhara

Easy

4.8

(25)

297

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Ushguli Glacier – Shkhara Glacier loop from Glacier Shkhara

01:41

4.68km

270m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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755 m

Enguri River

Highlight • River

1.93 km

View of Chalaadi Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

The mother nature gave us a fantastic place.

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2.26 km

Ushguli Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.28 km

Shkhara Glacier Ice Cave

Highlight • Cave

Do not forget sunscreen and goggles!

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2.32 km

Getschertor Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.32 km

K2 Base Camp Signpost (3500 m)

Highlight • Trail

2.46 km

Shkhara Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

You feel pretty small when you stand in front of the glacier tongue.

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3.24 km

Wildflowers in the Caucasus Mountains

Highlight • Natural

4.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

9°C

1°C

63 %

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Enguri River

View of Chalaadi Glacier

Ushguli Glacier

Shkhara Glacier Ice Cave

Getschertor Glacier

K2 Base Camp Signpost (3500 m)

Shkhara Glacier

Wildflowers in the Caucasus Mountains

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