Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Georgia

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Georgia

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

Hard

4.6

(114)

614

hikers

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

06:33

15.2km

1,340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

636 m

View of the Valley and Tower in Georgia

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.48 km

Viewpoint

3.49 km

Mestia Viewpoint Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.78 km

Mountain Café with Panoramic View

Highlight • Cafe

Take a break and enjoy 😌

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.36 km

View of Mount Ushba from the Alpine Lake

Highlight • Lake

Small lake with beautiful views of Mount Ushba.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.1 km

View from the Cross above Mestia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super great view over Mestia.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.3 km

Steep Descent Through Dense Greenery

Highlight • Trail

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.1 km

Khergiani Tower

Highlight • Monument

For 2 Lari you can visit the tower and even enjoy the view over Mestia on the roof.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.6 km

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

4.91 km

1.25 km

586 m

Surfaces

9.66 km

2.41 km

2.08 km

597 m

425 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (2,730 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

12°C

3°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.6

614

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

06:33h

15.2km

1,340m

Hard

4.7

599

Ushguli Defensive Towers – Shkhara Glacier loop from Zhibiani

05:36h

18.8km

520m

Moderate

4.9

746

View of Chalaadi Glacier – Chalaadi Glacier loop from Chalaati

02:03h

4.79km

260m

Moderate

4.8

316

Ushba Valley – Shdugra Waterfall loop from Mazeri

04:44h

14.1km

530m

Moderate

4.5

261

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

03:46h

8.29km

790m

Hard

4.6

267

Chalaadi Glacier – Turbulent Mountain River loop from Mestia Airport named after Queen Tamar

06:46h

21.9km

530m

Moderate

4.7

330

Ushba Valley – Shdugra Waterfall loop from Dolra

02:48h

7.92km

370m

Hard

5.0

297

Cafe With View of Mount Elbrus – Maiden Braids Waterfall loop from Terskol

06:36h

18.8km

1,060m

Hard

4.5

206

View of Chalaadi Glacier – Chalaadi Glacier loop from Mestiachala

06:52h

22.1km

570m

Hard

4.4

137

Svan Towers in Mestia – Mestia Viewpoint Cross loop from Mestia

04:43h

11.2km

940m

Hard

4.8

106

Ushba Valley – Shdugra Waterfall loop from Guesthouse Ushba

07:00h

22.6km

720m

Easy

4.7

137

View of Zuruldi Ridge loop from Hatsvali upper station

01:45h

5.94km

160m

Mestia Viewpoint Cross – Svan Towers in Mestia loop from Mestia

View of the Valley and Tower in Georgia

Mestia Viewpoint Cross

Mountain Café with Panoramic View

View of Mount Ushba from the Alpine Lake

View from the Cross above Mestia

Steep Descent Through Dense Greenery

Khergiani Tower

Svan Towers in Mestia

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️