Kazbegi Municipality

Waterfalls and hidden gems in Kazbegi

The Kazbegi region of the Greater Caucasus offers a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and glacial runoff. This collection features the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church and the Bethlemi Hut, a high-altitude refuge at 3,650 meters on Mount Kazbek. The list also includes several cascades, from the Gveleti waterfalls in the Dariali Gorge to the remote falls of the Sno Valley and the alpine trails near the village of Juta.

Hidden Gems & Waterfalls — Map

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Gveleti waterfall (big)

Located in the Dariali Gorge, this cascade is reached via a short hiking trail from Gveleti village.

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Gergeti Trinity Church

Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Stepantsminda in Georgia.

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Gveleti waterfall (small)

A smaller cascade situated in the same gorge as the larger Gveleti fall, accessible by a branching mountain path.

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Bethlemi Hut 3650

A former meteorological station at 3,650 meters, now serving as the highest alpine refuge and base camp for climbers ascending Mount Kazbek.

E

Arsha waterfall

Mountain waterfall near Arsha village, reachable by a trail leading into the valley from the main road.

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Woman's Hair waterfall

A slender, veil-like waterfall located in the mountains near Arsha village.

G

Bursachiris chanchkeri

Remote waterfall located in the Sno Valley near the settlement of Bursachiri.

H

Jutas chanchkeri

Situated near the high-altitude village of Juta on the hiking trail toward the Chaukhi Massif.

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