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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Ushguli Defensive Towers – Shkhara Glacier loop from Zhibiani

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Georgia

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Ushguli Defensive Towers – Shkhara Glacier loop from Zhibiani

Hard

4.7

(110)

599

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Ushguli Defensive Towers – Shkhara Glacier loop from Zhibiani

05:36

18.8km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: May 6, 2026

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Parking

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317 m

Ushguli Defensive Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

Ushguli (უშგული, English Ushguli) is a village community in the Caucasus in the Svaneti region of Georgia. Ushguli is known for its defense towers, which have been a UNESCO World …

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976 m

Lamaria Church and Watchtower

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The Lamaria Church was built in the 10th century and is dedicated to St. Mary. Around it is a rock wall and inside there are frescoes that are slowly weathering. …

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3.96 km

River in the Caucasus Mountains

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7.85 km

View of Shkhara Glacier River

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such a wonderfull landescape, really beautiful!

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8.07 km

Enguri River

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9.24 km

View of Chalaadi Glacier

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The mother nature gave us a fantastic place.

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9.48 km

Shkhara Glacier

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

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9.58 km

Ushguli Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

5.98 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.98 km

2.56 km

135 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

8°C

-2°C

80 %

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Ushguli Defensive Towers

Lamaria Church and Watchtower

River in the Caucasus Mountains

View of Shkhara Glacier River

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