Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, a 1,500-year-old city strung along the Mtkvari River between steep hills in the South Caucasus. Its crooked Old Town of carved wooden balconies, sulfur bathhouses, Orthodox churches and hillside fortress sits beside Art Nouveau boulevards, Soviet-era landmarks and a fast-growing café, wine-bar and club scene. Visitors come for Georgian food and natural wine, easy day trips to monasteries and mountains, and some of the lowest prices of any European capital.
Top trails
Routes worth lacing up your boots for.
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1
Mtatsminda Ridge via Mamadaviti Church Steps
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2
Turtle Lake Trail from Vake Park
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3
Lisi Lake Loop and Lisi Ridge
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4
Shindisi Forest Walk from Tabakhmela
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5
Tabori Mountain and Monastery
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6
Narikala to Botanical Garden Ridge Walk
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7
Kojori and Agarani Fortress Ridge
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8
Birtvisi Canyon and Fortress
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9
Algeti National Park Forest Trails
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10
Gergeti Trinity Church Hike from Stepantsminda
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11
Jvari Monastery Hill Walk from Mtskheta
Trail difficulty levels
Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.
Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.
Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.
Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.
Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.
Local hazards
What to watch out for on the trail.
Sudden weather changes — always carry rain gear and warm layers.
Wildlife encounters — make noise on the trail and store food properly.
Trail conditions can deteriorate after rain — check recent reports before setting out.