Gombori Pillars in Kakheti: 50 m Rock Columns near the Pass

Not far from the highway of the Gombor pass in the Sagareggio municipality, northeast of the village of Verona, in the basin of the Gomboruli River, there is a natural formation of an interesting shape with a height of 50 m. This is the denudation witness rock (1,480 m above sea level), to the southeast of which there are several artificially carved caves on a rocky and rocky slope. According to legend, during the hard times of the war, the inhabitants of the surrounding villages took refuge in these caves. The northern side of the cliff is covered with forest. You can get to the top through this forest.

The outlier rock is clearly visible from the Gombor highway. It looks especially beautiful in autumn: against the background of nature, painted with colorful colors, the rock looks especially impressive.

The Gombor pass stretches from north to southeast. The pass is 107 km long. The highest peak is Tsivi (1991 m). The pass is a watershed of the Alazani and Iori rivers. On the northern slope of the pass are the valleys of the rivers Orvili, Khodashnishevi, Turdo, Kisishevi, Vantishevi, Cheremishevi, Paprishevi. And on the southern slope there are the valleys of Gombori, Lapiankhevi, etc. The Gombor range is characterized by landslides, badlands, and artificial caves. Secondary subalpine meadows are spread out on the crest of the ridge, deciduous forest and forest on the slopes.

In order to protect and scientifically study the relict coniferous trees of Sosnovsky, the Maryamjvari State Reserve was founded in 1935 on the southern slopes of the Gombori Range. Its area is 1,033 hectares. The reserve covers the Koruga Nature Reserve (268 ha). Cultural, car-adventure and walking tours are popular in the surrounding areas.

On the ridge, at an altitude of 1,620 m, passes the Gombor pass, which connects inner Kakheti with outer Kakheti.

Location:
Sagareggio municipality, near the village of Verona, at an altitude of 1,480 m above sea level.
Coordinates:
N41 51'22"; E45 14'48".
How to get there:
1.5 km north of Verona village near Tbilisi highway (via Sagareggio) – 60 km, from Sagareggio – 62 km, from Telavi – 35 km.

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