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Grey-brown, rounded rocks form many chains of hills and cliffs, canyons and ravines, constantly going up and down. The rock is a smooth, hard sand-gravel-marl; somewhat similar to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, but not as sandy, but with larger stones/pebbles in it; partly karstified. Some climbers tried their hand at the vertical walls (some of these walls were covered in ivy from top to bottom). A good starting point would actually be Tbisi; but the marshrutka sets off a kilometer earlier. In the interior of the area there are only small paths; all are unmarked, sometimes difficult to find under the bushes and grass, and the castle can therefore only be found by those in the know. Streams appear and disappear.

Ruin of a house in the middle of the forest (mill??), collapsed, with hewn stones (tombstones?) in front of it.

First mentioned in the 11th century, but certainly older, and functioning as a protective fortress until the end of the 18th century, some remains are still preserved, including the "Fearless" tower. Attention: The path is just a trail, it is not signposted (that's why I put this point so that you can actually find it), has some climbing spots(!), thorn bushes; sturdy shoes are necessary... and if you climb up, think about coming down!

Great view over the two canyons merging and the Armenian mountains.

Church with dark basalt stone walls built in 10th or 11th century.

Remains of the fortification of the old samshvilde city.

Ruins of a georgian church built around 759–777 ad.

some difficult moments, but views are amazing