Hiking in Mtskheta-Mtianeti

Multi-day trekking between the locations Omalo (Tusheti) and Shatili (Khevsuretia) over the Atsunta Pass 3,539m. Duration 4-6 days excluding arrival/departure.

The classic hike from Omalo to Schatili via the Atsunta Pass is certainly one of the most interesting hiking routes in the Caucasus.

A challenging high-altitude hike from Roschka, past the colorful Abudelauri Lakes and over the Abudelauri Pass (3,230 m), past the Chaukhi Massif to Juta. Difficulty: T3 (difficult).

An exciting cultural tour through the medieval fortified village of Schatili and a walk to the historic Anatori tombs. Difficulty: T2 (moderate).

Multi-stage hike from Khidotani Camp down into the Andaki River valley to Ardoti. Continue by four-wheel-drive vehicle past Mutso to Schatili. Difficulty: T2 (moderate).

The highlight of the trek: from Atsunta Base Camp over the Atsunta Pass (3,509 m) to Chewsuretien and on to Khidotani Camp. High-alpine terrain, spectacular views, challenging (T3—difficult). Luggage is transported by horses.

A leisurely exploratory hike through the high valley in front of the Chaukhi Massif in Juta. Beautiful natural scenery, time to relax and enjoy the panoramic views. Difficulty: T2 (moderate).

Through the quiet high valley to the small waterfalls at the foot of the Chaukhi massif On this leisurely excursion to the small but fine waterfalls in the high valley near Juta, you can enjoy the beauty of nature without much effort. At the 5th Season Hut, you can admire the rugged rock faces of the 3842 m high Asatianis in the Chaukhi massif from the hammock, which attracts many climbers.

Quiet walk with new perspectives on a familiar motif Away from the hustle and bustle, this tour leads to a newly built monastery above Stepantsminda, dedicated to the prophet Elias. Since all visitors pilgrimage to the famous Gergeti Church on the other side of the valley, this hike is refreshingly quiet. Although the new monastery cannot compete with its older sister in terms of age or interior furnishings, a visit is worthwhile just for the beautiful views.

Georgia's most popular photo motif High above Stepantsminda, the Trinity Church towers before the unmistakable summit of Kazbek, known to everyone from pictures. The church is one of the country's most important pilgrimage sites, with entire school classes tumbling down the steep dirt path in summer and locals having sacrificial animals blessed. And because the view is overwhelming, the church itself was a popular excursion destination even in Soviet times, when services were not allowed. The Soviets built a cable car to the sacred site in 1988 – the locals were not only outraged by this inappropriate means of transport but also promptly destroyed the cable car. Lazy pilgrims now get driven up by jeep, often causing traffic jams in summer.