Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

Moderate

4.5

(80)

294

hikers

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

03:46

8.30km

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: August 6, 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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.74 km

Koruldi Cross Viewpoint

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A wonderful place for a break.

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4.89 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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5.96 km

Viewpoint

6.72 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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7.24 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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8.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.34 km

2.08 km

634 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

2.32 km

1.13 km

1.09 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

2°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 1.0 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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