Telavi – Iqalto
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 17.87 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,439 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 4,839 ft
- Max elevation
- 6,171 ft
- TrailRank
- 57
- Min elevation
- 2,036 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Moving time
- 7 hours 34 minutes
- Time
- 12 hours 11 minutes
- Coordinates
- 5002
- Uploaded
- May 31, 2023
- Recorded
- May 2023
near Telavi, Kakheti (Georgia)
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Itinerary description
This trail starts in Telavi, moves through the woods to the highland meadows above the town, and ends at the Iqalto monastery near Iqalto village. Although classified as 'moderate', it can become 'difficult' in rainy conditions or after heavy rainfalls due to muddy roads and potential complications crossing the Turdo river.
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Intersection
5,941 ft
Go to the right
Actually, these meadows are very walkable. You can go wherever you want.
Summit
Intersection
5,461 ft
Go to the left
This branch begins steeply along a brook bed. After heavy rain, it is probably better to take the longer alternative route to the right.
Waypoint
2,918 ft
Sudden restaurant
They serve decent salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, mains around 15 GEL.
Intersection
2,783 ft
Go to the left
I missed a turn to the right later from this point, the shortcut location should be obvious on the map.
River
Religious site
2,300 ft
Iqalto monastery
Site of the VI century Ikalto Monastery and the XII century renowned Academy, destroyed by Persians in the XVII century.
Fountain
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