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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Svan Towers in Mestia – Chalaadi Glacier loop from Mestia

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Georgia
Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Svan Towers in Mestia – Chalaadi Glacier loop from Mestia

Hard

4.6

(57)

251

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Svan Towers in Mestia – Chalaadi Glacier loop from Mestia

07:05

23.5km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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139 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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654 m

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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9.04 km

View of Chalaadi Glacier

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A rocky path takes you to the Chalaadi glacier.

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9.17 km

... a little "trust in God" doesn't hurt ;-))

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10.9 km

View of Chalaadi Glacier

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Beautiful view of the Chalaadi glacier.

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11.1 km

Chalaadi Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be careful to not get too close to glacier (under it) a lot of rocks fall down. We really were lucky to not be smashed by one big rock!
Be safe

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11.3 km

The meltwater from under the Chalaadi glacier rumbles down and flows into the Mestiachala River.

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12.6 km

Turbulent Mountain River

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

4.25 km

3.89 km

2.12 km

549 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

4.57 km

3.94 km

2.81 km

307 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

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Sunday 19 April

7°C

-2°C

53 %

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