Gergeti Trinity
Georgia, europe
5.7 km
2,178 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, picture this: the Gergeti Trinity Church. Perched way up in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia, at a whopping 7,145 feet, this 14th-century beauty is seriously breathtaking. We're talking Great Caucasus Range views for days!
The road up? They paved it back in 2018, so it's smooth sailing – plus they've added signs and markings. Starting from Stepantsminda (used to be Kazbegi) off the S3 highway, it's just under 6 kilometers of winding goodness, with 7 hairpin turns to keep things interesting. You'll climb about 437 meters, so the average steepness is around 7.6%.
Word to the wise, though: being that high up, the weather can change in a heartbeat. Strong winds are common, so pack accordingly! And keep an eye out, because the old, narrow road is still there too. Get ready for an unforgettable ride!
Where is it?
Gergeti Trinity is located in Georgia (europe). Coordinates: 42.3759, 43.1215
Road Details
- Country
- Georgia
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 5.7 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,178 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 42.3759, 43.1215
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