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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

View of Mestia – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

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Georgia

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

View of Mestia – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

Easy

4.6

(15)

hikers

View of Mestia – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

01:58

7.12km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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494 m

Bridge Over the Mestiachala

Highlight • Bridge

813 m

Mestia Village

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874 m

View of Mestia and the Enguri River Gorge

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1.48 km

bridge Mestia

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From the bridge you have a view on the left into the deep gorge of the raging Enguri River. You can probably see your first defense tower up close here. …

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2.25 km

View of Mestia

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Very characteristic village with the Svan towers.

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3.49 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the River

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You can take a detour across the small pedestrian bridge and finish the tour from the back. You can see all the Wertturm towers, and it's a great view.

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3.70 km

Hot Bread Bakery

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In Georgia, bread is called puri and is baked in a clay oven.

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6.98 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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7.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

3.32 km

216 m

212 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

2.28 km

968 m

379 m

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

12°C

1°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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View of Mestia – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

Bridge Over the Mestiachala

Mestia Village

View of Mestia and the Enguri River Gorge

bridge Mestia

View of Mestia

Pedestrian Bridge Over the River

Hot Bread Bakery

Svan Towers in Mestia

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