Hiking and trekking in Kartli — canyons, forests, and ancient trails
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Here are our hikes and treks through Kartli — a region where history hides around every corner. We’ll head through canyons, oak forests, cave cities, and spots you won't find in any guidebook.
All routes start from Tbilisi — traveling light, with great care and delicious food along the way.
All routes start from Tbilisi — traveling light, with great care and delicious food along the way.
Hiking in Kartli
Hikes without heavy backpacks — routes from easy to steady, all for pleasure, not survival.
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- Distance: 15 km
Gain / loss: 500m / 500m
Difficulty: below average -
- Distance: 6 km
Elevation gain / loss: 250 m / 250 m
Difficulty: moderate
Kartli is more than just the heart of Georgia. It’s a region where landscapes collide: rocky canyons and open pastures, oak forests and ancient caves, fortresses and empty trails. We’ve gathered the best routes in Kartli here — covering both the northern (Shida Kartli) and southern (Kvemo Kartli) parts.
In this section, you’ll find one-day hikes and multi-day treks with overnight stays. They all start from Tbilisi, perfect for anyone looking to escape the city without a long drive. These are great routes for a quick reset, light trekking, hanging out with friends, or your first real foray into the wild.
What’s it going to be: a trail above a canyon, an ancient fortress, or a light forest walk?
In this section, you’ll find one-day hikes and multi-day treks with overnight stays. They all start from Tbilisi, perfect for anyone looking to escape the city without a long drive. These are great routes for a quick reset, light trekking, hanging out with friends, or your first real foray into the wild.
What’s it going to be: a trail above a canyon, an ancient fortress, or a light forest walk?
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