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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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4.5

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288

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Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

03:46

8.29km

790m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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236 m

Bridge Over the Mestiachala

Highlight • Bridge

978 m

View of the Valley and Tower in Georgia

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.64 km

View from the Cross above Mestia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super great view over Mestia.

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3.68 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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3.73 km

Koruldi Cross Viewpoint

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A wonderful place for a break.

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4.88 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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5.95 km

Viewpoint

6.71 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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7.23 km

Svan Towers in Mestia

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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 …

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8.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.35 km

2.07 km

677 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

2.29 km

1.16 km

1.09 km

872 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 30 July

21°C

7°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

August 27, 2022,Mestia Cross

With great and fast accompaniment, it went quickly up and down again. The hot temperatures make you sweat 🥵
View was worth the effort and best of all is the cold beer after the tour

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Bridge Over the Mestiachala

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Koruldi Cross Viewpoint

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