Svan Towers in Mestia – Mestia Viewpoint Cross loop from Mestia

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Georgia

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Svan Towers in Mestia – Mestia Viewpoint Cross loop from Mestia

Moderate

4.5

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165

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Svan Towers in Mestia – Mestia Viewpoint Cross loop from Mestia

04:23

10.5km

850m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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365 m

Svan Towers in Mestia

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.81 km

Small Stream

Highlight • River

Easy to cross under normal conditions.

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6.03 km

Mountain Café with Panoramic View

Highlight • Cafe

Take a break and enjoy 😌

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6.32 km

Mestia Viewpoint Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.36 km

View from the Cross above Mestia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super great view over Mestia.

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6.39 km

Koruldi Cross Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful place for a break.

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7.63 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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9.46 km

Khergiani Tower

Highlight • Monument

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

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

4.10 km

1.81 km

386 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

1.49 km

802 m

690 m

376 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,240 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

5°C

-3°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

August 5, 2023,🇬🇪 Mestia Cross – Runde von მესტია

A tour straight from the hiking guide, somewhat abbreviated. At the end of the village there is a beautiful walnut tree, before the ascent greets you with fresh water down the hill. Breakfast after an hour of ascent, the signpost lures with the target mark 1.5 km. But they have it all with many meters in altitude, gradient percentages and …

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