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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Ushguli Defensive Towers – Enguri River Valley loop from Zhibiani

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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Ushguli Defensive Towers – Enguri River Valley loop from Zhibiani

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Ushguli Defensive Towers – Enguri River Valley loop from Zhibiani

02:00

6.98km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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317 m

Ushguli Defensive Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

Ushguli (უშგული, English Ushguli) is a village community in the Caucasus in the Svaneti region of Georgia. Ushguli is known for its defense towers, which have been a UNESCO World …

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901 m

Ushguli Ethnographic Museum

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Ushguli's Ethnographic Museum is located in a 12th-century building that once housed both people and livestock in the winter months, all huddled together under one crowded, smelly roof. You'll be …

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1.01 km

Lamaria Church and Watchtower

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The Lamaria Church was built in the 10th century and is dedicated to St. Mary. Around it is a rock wall and inside there are frescoes that are slowly weathering. …

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3.57 km

Enguri River Valley

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5

3.72 km

River Crossing in the Enguri Valley

Highlight • River

There is now a bridge of wood helping to cross the river with dry feet

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6

5.82 km

View of Mount Shkhara

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6.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

1.12 km

440 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

2.53 km

440 m

135 m

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Saturday 23 May

8°C

-2°C

80 %

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