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Sakagori Fortress – Abano Monastery Ruins loop from Abano

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Sakagori Fortress – Abano Monastery Ruins loop from Abano

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Sakagori Fortress – Abano Monastery Ruins loop from Abano

01:42

6.18km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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50 m

Works are currently underway for a new bridge. Concrete abutments have already been placed on both banks. The bridge deck is still missing. For now, you can cross the Terek via the existing steel plate bridge.

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Rustic Bridge Over River in Kazbegi Region

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The bridge over the Terek river at the height of the abandoned village of Keteresi has been demolished. Currently, a new one is under construction. In the meantime, one can cross over a provisional bridge made of steel plates.

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Sakagori Fortress

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The Sakagori Fort was built in the 13th and 14th centuries; towers in the 17th century. It is located at the confluence of the Soeatisi with the Terek, thus strategically …

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Abano Monastery Ruins

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The Abano monastery. Despite its remoteness and poor accessibility in winter, a few nuns still live here.

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6.18 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

2.77 km

414 m

184 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

1.48 km

397 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

8°C

4°C

74 %

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Rustic Bridge Over River in Kazbegi Region

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