Mtskheta from a different side

Not through tourist spots.
A hidden route locals know — and guides rarely show.
A place where you just stop and take it in, because it’s too beautiful to pass by.
Where at some point an old Zaporozhets drives past you… with a dog on the roof.
And you think: yes, this is definitely Georgia.
This route is rare. People don’t really talk about it.

But these are the places you remember the most. Along the way — unexpected finds:
abandoned retro cars, just sitting out in the open,
And then — a small chapel carved right into the rock.
As if it has always been part of the mountain. No crowds, no noise — just you, stone, and air. And at the end — the reward that makes it all worth it:
a quiet chapel,
a view over Mtskheta,
the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers,
and that feeling like you discovered this place yourself.

The route itself is very easy — no overload, no technical climbs.
The kind of walk where you move at your own pace and simply experience the day.

Route details:
— Distance: 5.1 km
— Duration: ~1.5 hours
— Elevation gain: 589 m
— Accessible by car (you can start close to the trail)

If you want to see Georgia a little deeper than usual — this is one of those routes.
If you need a checklist or gear — just text us, we’ll sort it out

Region: Near Tbilisi

Distance: 5.1 km

Elevation gain: 589 m

Accessible by car: yes