Mount Tsekuri: Three-Day Trek through Georgian Highlands
The most beautiful places in Georgia are nature. And it is beautiful at all times, but to fully enjoy some of the routes, it is better to pay attention to the seasonality.
For example, for the route through the villages of Zemo Luhvano, the resort of Akhaltsikhe, the mountain of Tsekuri, and the village of Kulbaki, it is better to go at the end of spring (May), in the summer or in early autumn (September, October).
In addition to the main points, we will pass through the Akhaltsikhe resort, see the Holy Trinity Church, see the Tsekuri mountain, and enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings of Tsageri.
The route is planned as follows.
Day one: Zemo Luhvarno - resort of Akhaltsikhe
The starting point of the route is on the outskirts of the village of Zemo Luhvano. You can get here by any means of transportation. The beginning of the journey goes parallel to the former highway, which is now closed to all types of transport. So we reach the first destination - the abandoned resort of Akhaltsikhe. Here you can stop and set up camp for the night.
Day two: Akhaltsikhe resort - village of Kulbaki
In the morning we start our journey along the alpine slope and reach Mount Tsikuri. We will pass between two mountains: Tsikuri and Sazamtra, which are 2,820 meters above sea level. This pass has no name, so it is commonly called the nameless pass. So we reach the village of Kulbaki, where it is desirable to choose a place for overnight stay in the surroundings, as there will be steep slopes ahead.
Day three: village of Kulbaki - trout farm
The first part of the route will not be easy, as due to the gravel underfoot, you need to be very careful when descending. It is simply impossible to overcome this path on horseback, so this part of the route is exclusively pedestrian. Gradually, our road will approach the Yanauli River, on which a trout farm is located.
General description of the route
The route is suitable for any level of physical fitness. Only the beginning of the third day requires caution. Drinking water can only be obtained in the area of the Akhaltsikhe resort, so it is necessary to stock up on the necessary amount in advance.
The journey can last 2 or 3 days, depending on your readiness and preferences.
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我常常迷失在这样的旅途中，心中充满怀疑。我们是为了什么而走？自然如此壮丽，然而同时又让我感觉渺小。我想体验那种无拘无束的感觉！到了Akhaltsikhe度假村，我恨不得驻足，时间仿佛在此凝固。沿途那些教堂和山丘，每一处都在低声诉说着历史。
对我来说，三天的徒步旅行岂止是身体的挑战，更多的是灵魂的洗礼。让人忍不住想再来一次，去探索、去感受。你觉得在Tsekuri山的最高点，有没有可能看到心中的风景呢？
Die Vorstellung, vor der Heiligen Dreifaltigkeitskirche zu stehen, während die letzten Sonnenstrahlen den Himmel färben... einfach wow! 🌅 Ich habe so viele Geschichten über diesen Ort gehört, aber selbst zu erleben, wie die Natur einem die Sprache raubt, ist unbeschreiblich.
Vielleicht macht gerade das den Reiz solcher Abenteuer aus - die Ungewissheit, die kleinen Entdeckungen auf dem Weg, die Menschen, die man trifft. Es ist mehr als nur ein Trekking - es ist wie ein Tanz mit der Natur. Ich kann’s kaum erwarten, diese Route selbst zu gehen! 🔥
Мадлоба даёт советы от джавахцев: июнь-сентябрь без снега, треккинговые палки, где ночевать в гостевых. Отзывы читателей подсказали ягоды по пути, FAQ — трансфер из Ахалцихе 25 лари, с детьми ок. Планирую повторить до Кульбаки!
А вы были в Земо-Лухвано — что круче, Цекури или виды Цагери? Делитесь! 🤔