birtvisi
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- Distance
- 5.32 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,008 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,008 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,754 ft
- TrailRank
-
41
3.7
- Min elevation
- 3,754 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 435
- Uploaded
- April 5, 2015
- Recorded
- April 2013
near Tbisi, Kvemo Kartli (Georgia)
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http://georgiantour.com/birtvisi/
Birtvisi is ruined medieval fortress in Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia, in proximity of Tbilisi, around 53km-s south-west from the capital in Tetri-Tsakaro municipaility. Essentially a natural rocky fortress of 1 km², secured by walls and towers, the most prominent of which – known as Sheupovari, Birtvisi, is a very small but a unique place with a strange shaped rocks. Easily passable canyons which are situated between these rocks represent a natural castle. Indeed, during the whole history this castle had a great importance for the feudalists. A person who would conquer this castle would become the master of the nearby lands. According to this the place is doubly interesting as a queer place with a fascinating nature and as a place with historical monuments.
Birtvisi is ruined medieval fortress in Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia, in proximity of Tbilisi, around 53km-s south-west from the capital in Tetri-Tsakaro municipaility. Essentially a natural rocky fortress of 1 km², secured by walls and towers, the most prominent of which – known as Sheupovari, Birtvisi, is a very small but a unique place with a strange shaped rocks. Easily passable canyons which are situated between these rocks represent a natural castle. Indeed, during the whole history this castle had a great importance for the feudalists. A person who would conquer this castle would become the master of the nearby lands. According to this the place is doubly interesting as a queer place with a fascinating nature and as a place with historical monuments.
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Very easy to find the beginning. Begins with easy to follow paths into stunning landscape. However the trail becomes very difficult. We spent a long time making out way along and partially thorugh the steam and thick forest. Worth it but more difficult then expected.
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Great views and landscape, yet the trail has no signs at all, we got lost on the way to the site, Confisung. Worth getting there
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We followed this trail. Sometimes it was difficult to follow. We went at the middle of September and weather was amaizing! Trek is very beautiful. There were no places with water, bring your own bottle.
We used paid transfer to get to the start point and back. I am not sure there is a public transport goes there.