Alpine tinder og gletsjere i Kazbegi

Alpine Peaks & Glaciers

This collection highlights the dramatic high-altitude landscapes of the Kazbegi region and the Khokh Range. It includes the expansive Gergeti, Devdaraki, and Abano glaciers flowing from the slopes of Mount Kazbek. The list features strategic landmarks like the 2,379-meter Jvari Pass on the Georgian Military Road and prominent peaks such as Zilgakhokhi and Ortsveri, which represent the core of the Greater Caucasus glacial systems and serve as the source for major regional rivers.

A

Gergeti Glacier

Gergeti is a glacier located on the southeastern slope of Mt. Kazbek in the Kazbegi District of Georgia.

B

Devdaraki Glacier

Devdaraki is a valley glacier located on the northeastern slope of Mt. Kazbek.

C

Abano Glacier

Abano Glacier is located on the southeastern slope of Mt. Kazbek in the Kazbegi District of Georgia.

D

Chati Glacier

Glacial formation situated in the northeastern part of Georgia within the Caucasus Mountains.

E

Lednik Majli

One of the largest glaciers in North Ossetia, located on the northern slope of the Khokh Range and connected to the Mount Kazbek glacial system.

F

Zilgakhokhi

A 3,853-meter peak on the watershed of the Main Caucasian Range. It serves as the source of the Terek River.

G

Laghztsiti

Mountain peak located in the Inner Kartli region of northeastern Georgia.

H

Jvari Pass

Also known as the Cross Pass, this 2,379-meter mountain pass on the Georgian Military Road connects the Terek and Aragvi river valleys.

I

Ortsveri

A 4,258-meter alpine peak located southwest of Mount Kazbek, overlooking the Gergeti Glacier.

J

Sadzele (main peak)

A 3,307-meter peak overlooking the Gudauri region, providing a prominent landmark near the Jvari Pass.