What mountains are in Georgia, and which is the highest?
The Greater and Lesser Caucasus, Shkhara, Kazbek and the mountains near Batumi.
Short answer
The Greater Caucasus runs across northern Georgia and the Lesser Caucasus across the south, and the country's highest peak is Shkhara in Svaneti, at about 5,200 metres. The best-known mountain is Kazbek, Mkinvartsveri in Georgian, at about 5,050 metres, visible from Stepantsminda. The mountains above Batumi are the Adjara range, part of the Lesser Caucasus.
Why
- The Main Caucasus Ridge runs along Georgia's northern border.
- Shkhara stands on the border of Svaneti and Russia, with the village of Ushguli at its foot.
- Kazbek is an extinct volcano, with Gergeti Trinity Church below it.
Details
Popular mountain areas to visit are Kazbegi, Svaneti, Tusheti, Racha and Borjomi. Climbing Kazbek or Shkhara needs preparation and gear, and the weather changes quickly at altitude.
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Sources
- National Environmental Agency of GeorgiaChecked at:
- Agency of Protected Areas of GeorgiaChecked at:
Peak heights differ slightly between sources; rounded figures are given here.
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