Kazbegi

Truso Valley: mineral springs

Mineral springs, ancient ruins, and a mysterious bottomless lake in the valley. The perfect spot to feel the power of nature and time!

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1 dayduration

20 kmdistance

↑↓675 mgain / loss

★★★★★difficulty · medium

What you will see

Mineral springs, ancient ruins and a mysterious bottomless lake in the valley. An ideal place to feel the power of nature and time

Travertines and thermal springsThermal springs, rich in carbon dioxide and lime, come to the surface, forming multi-layered limestone deposits. Porous stone with small pores and caverns - traces of ancient bubbles and vegetation
Mineral lake AbanoA seething mineral lake with piercingly bright waters. At the edge of the valley there is a place for rest and photography among unique geological formations
Vibrant mineral springsAlong the way there are piercingly bright mineral springs, the largest of which is located near the village of Ketrisi
Abandoned villages of the valleyThe trek takes you through an open valley past old settlements and ruins that tell the story of life in this unique place
Two active monasteriesAlong the route there are monasteries and monasteries, which are still functioning and reflect the spiritual history of the region
Zakagori FortressThe ruins of an ancient fortress on a hill overlooking the Tergi River gorge. An ideal place for a picnic and views of the surrounding mountains and gorge

Day itinerary

07:30 – 11:00
Departure from Tbilisi (metro station 300 Aragviytsev) to the village of Kvemo Okrokana. Transfer along the Georgian Military Road with a planned stop
11:00 – 12:30
Hiking from Kvemo Okrokana to the beginning of the valley (4.5 km). Walk through the Tergi River Gorge at a relaxed pace for photos
12:30 – 13:00
Exit to the valley and mineral lake Abano. Relaxing by the lake, visiting travertines, general photos
13:00 – 14:45
Trekking along the valley from the lake through abandoned villages to the foot of the Zakagori fortress. Walk past monasteries at a comfortable pace
14:45 – 16:15
Picnic at the ruins of the fortress. A thorough break with a view of the gorge after a long journey
16:15 – 19:15
Return journey from the fortress to Kvemo Okrokana (about 10-11 km). Long trek with a slow pace towards the end of the day
19:15 – 22:30
Return road to Tbilisi. Departure from the gorge, taking into account darkness and evening congestion at the entrance to the city