A very varied path along the glacier river. Deciduous and coniferous forests alternate with impressive views of the surrounding mountains. There are two rest areas on the way where you can maybe buy some food again after the pandemic.

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5.53 km

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5.86 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Mulkhura River

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Since there is a post of the Georgian border police on the other side, the bridge is maintained and is in a safe condition.

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5.91 km

Border Police Post and Waterfall Trail near Ushba

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The border post houses a mounted border patrol. The hiking trail leads to the waterfall and the Ushba, but also directly to (or over) the Russian border into the North Caucasus.

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7.18 km

Shdugra Waterfall

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Take a shower or bring your jacket. But its worth it!

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7.36 km

Ushba Waterfall Stream Crossing

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To get to the Ushba waterfall you need to cross this stream. Beware, the water is very cold and the riverbed is rocky!

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7.62 km

Gveleti Waterfall

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Better don't cross!

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11.1 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Dolra River

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With Goretex shoes you are well served, the bridges are sometimes over-washed, broken or wobbly ...

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14.1 km

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Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.92 km

2.69 km

1.82 km

658 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

962 m

465 m

148 m

< 100 m

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