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Lake Mravaldzali (Lake Cholevi), Racha-Lechkhumi and Lower Svaneti, Georgia

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Lake Mravaldzali (Cholevi)
Озеро Мравалдзали (Чолеви)
Lake Mravaldzali (Cholevi)
Озеро Мравалдзали (Чолеви)
Lake Mravaldzali (Cholevi)
Озеро Мравалдзали (Чолеви)
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Lake Mravaldzali, also known as Lake Cholevi, is located near the village of the same name, Oni Municipality, among the natural attractions of the region, at an elevation of 1,840 metres. The lake is surrounded by forested mountains, and its water has a greenish tint. The best panorama opens from Mount Khikhati, offering a wide view over the surrounding Racha landscape.

The shoreline is marshy and covered with aquatic plants, so swimming isn't really an option here, but the forests and fields around the lake suit a picnic or a night of tent camping under the stars. According to reviews, the road to the village is paved, with several kilometres of unpaved track continuing to the lake itself.

A fair warning about the site's condition is worth including. Several independent visitors across different languages note that litter turns up in places around the lake, detracting from an otherwise calm and scenic spot. If you're planning a picnic, take your rubbish with you.

For more on the region's rivers, waterfalls and lakes, see the guide Rivers, Waterfalls and Lakes of Racha-Lechkhumi.

🚗 By car: paved road to Mravaldzali village, then several kilometres of unpaved track to the lake.

🚌 By public transport: marshrutkas run to Oni, then a private vehicle is needed.

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🌲 What else is Lake Mravaldzali called?

Lake Cholevi — both names are used equally often.

🏊 Can you swim there?

The shoreline is marshy and covered with aquatic plants, so swimming isn't really an option.

🗺️ Where's the best view of the lake?

From Mount Khikhati, offering a wide panorama over the Racha landscape.

🚗 Is it easy to reach?

The road to the village is paved, with several kilometres of unpaved track continuing to the lake.

🗑️ Is the site kept clean?

According to several independent reviews, litter turns up in places around the lake.

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  • G
    Giuli

    ლამაზი და მშვიდი ადგილია, სადაც სულის სიმშვიდის პოვნა შეგიძლია. შემოდგომის დროს განსაკუთრებული სილამაზით ივსება, ფერად-ფერადი ძეგლები და ბუნების სითბო განცდაში იწვევს. თუმცა, სამწუხაროა, რომ ზოგიერთმა ვიზიტორმა აქაურობა ვერ დააფასა და ნაგავი დატოვა, რაც ნამდვილად მკრთამტრავს. იმედია, ყველანი ვიზრუნებთ ამ მშვენიერ გარემოზე და დავიცავთ მის სისუფთავეს.

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    Алёна Панкратова

    Лес прячет в себе это чудо — озеро, где время останавливается. Здесь каждый звук сливается с природной симфонией, а осенние листья словно художник раскрашивает всеми оттенками жизни. Да, среди картины природы может встретиться дисгармония в виде оставленного мусора, и это ранит душу, но сама природа во всей своей красе здесь выше любых человеческих недоразумений.

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    Yusuf

    A hidden gem in the woods, this lake offers a retreat into stillness, marred only by one glaring issue: litter. The natural beauty, especially vibrant in autumn hues, is undeniably captivating. However, the trash scattered around speaks volumes about the careless visitors. It's a shame to see such a serene spot marred by thoughtlessness. Nature deserves better than this neglect.

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    Сергей Турист

    Красиво, но очень много мусора

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    Alice Wilson

    ულამაზესი ადგილი განსაკუთრებით შემოდგომაზე, ოქტომბერში, როდესაც ფოთლები გაფერადდება. ტბაზე მოსახვედრად მიხვალთ სოფლამდე ასფალტის გზით. სოფლიდან კი რამდენიმე კილომეტრი გრუნტის გზით აღმოჩნდებით მომაჯადოებელ, სასწაულებრივ ადგილზე. ჯერჯერობით დანაგვიანებული ნაკლებადაა, იმედია ასე შენარჩუნდება.

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    Марина Орлова

    Озеро Мравалдзали стало одним из самых живописных мест, которые я посетила в Грузии. Расположенное между поросшими лесом горами, оно поражает своей зеленью и спокойствием. Особенно впечатляющий вид открывается с горы Хихати, откуда можно увидеть обширную панораму пейзажей Рачи, с озером в центре этого природного великолепия. Глядя на это заболоченное озеро, окруженное водными растениями, я почувствовала необыкновенное умиротворение и единение с природой.

    Хотя озеро не подходит для купания из-за заболоченных берегов, его окрестности идеально подходят для отдыха на свежем воздухе. Леса и поля вокруг озера предоставляют множество мест для пикников и лагерей, что делает его идеальным местом для небольших походов и уикендов на природе. Пребывание у озера Мравалдзали дарит редкую возможность насладиться красотой дикой природы, отдохнуть от городской суеты и полностью расслабиться в окружении удивительных природных пейзажей.

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    Bella Max

    Recently I went to the picturesque Racha Mountains and visited Lake Mravaldzali, located in the Oni municipality of Georgia. This place instantly captivated me with its calm, pristine beauty. The lake, like a mirror surface, reflects the majestic mountains surrounding it, creating an indescribable atmosphere of peace and harmony.

    The walk to the lake was a real journey through amazing natural landscapes. I walked through the dense forests, listening to the melodious whisper of leaves and the singing of birds, until the view of Mravaldzali opened up in front of me. The water in the lake is crystal clear and transparent, and its turquoise hue is mesmerizing. Every moment spent by the lake filled me with a feeling of peace and happiness.

    Lake Mravaldzali turned out to be not only a place of natural beauty, but also a true pearl of Racha, where you can feel unity with nature. I left there feeling refreshed and inspired. This is a place that is definitely worth visiting for anyone who is looking for harmony and beauty in every moment of life.