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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Ushba Valley – Shdugra Waterfall loop from Guesthouse Ushba

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Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Ushba Valley – Shdugra Waterfall loop from Guesthouse Ushba

Hard

4.8

(12)

106

hikers

Ushba Valley – Shdugra Waterfall loop from Guesthouse Ushba

07:01

22.6km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Guest House

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1

3.45 km

Wildflower Meadow with View of the Caucasus Mountains

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2

7.50 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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3

8.19 km

Ushba Valley

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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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10.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

10.4 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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6

10.5 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

11.2 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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8

11.4 km

Shdugra Waterfall

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

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9

11.8 km

Gveleti Waterfall

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Better don't cross!

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22.6 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

3.93 km

1.74 km

1.39 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

14.9 km

3.88 km

2.75 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

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