Tbilisi

Birtvisi canyons

Canyons, cliffs, wide-open views, and an ancient fortress! An easy hike with narrow gorges

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1 dayduration

8 kmdistance

↑↓550 mgain / loss

★★★★★difficulty · below average

What you will see

Easy hiking through canyons, rocks and open spaces an hour's drive from the city. You will see narrow gorges with bizarre jagged rocks, an ancient fortress and a watchtower. There is an opportunity to meet friendly village dogs who can walk the entire route with you.

View point with panorama of canyonsA short climb to the first viewpoint reveals breathtaking panoramas of the Birtvi canyons with bizarre jagged rocks
Canyon bottom with a narrow rocky gorgeA gentle descent through a narrow rocky gorge with climbing plants and piles of large stones. The waterfall is visible in spring and early summer
Climbing routesThere are climbing routes for experienced rock climbers on the canyon rocks.
Fortress ruins and watchtowerOn the way up the river bed there are parts of an ancient fortress. At the highest point (1200 m) you need to climb with a rope. On the way back, approach the high watchtower of Sheupovari (Rebellious) with chains for ease of climbing