Our first stop is a place that looks almost surreal— Katskhi Pillar.
The monastic retreat of hermit Maxime sits atop a narrow 40-meter rock. We’ll hike up a trail to see the pillar from above, getting the absolute best angle.
*Climbing up to the monk's cell itself is not allowed.
From there, we head to the Sveri climbing camp. We’ll grab some tea, get geared up, and head out to tackle the rocky via ferrata — climbing 50 meters up a secured route with safety lines. We'll pass through a cave along the way, and at the top, swings over the cliffs
are waiting for us. Right after the ferrata, we're heading to the waterfall.
*The camp has showers, so you can freshen up after the via ferrata. There's also a kitchen where you can brew coffee, have tea, or heat up your food.