Tbilisi — Delightful Trail over the City

This moderate hike rout is a great option for discovering Mtkvari river gorge in Tbilisi region. In good weather, it is possible to see the peak of the glacier, which rises on the ridge of Caucasus.
This ascending route takes you through a beautiful forests and meadows with stunning views of the surrounding mountains through the Tbilisi national park.
The route runs along the ridge of "Mtatsmidna" (Holly Mountain) which is the highest and most famous mountain around Tbilisi, standing at 770 meters tall. when you climb up, you get a bird’s-eye view of the city which is replaced by breathtaking views of the gorges.
Two of the symbols of Tbilisi – the TV Tower (the Spindle) and the gigantic Ferris Wheel – stand atop Mtatsminda and you can see them from any point in the city before climbing up.
The surrounding pine forest is the perfect place to go for a walk too, the trail also runs along the almond orchard. There are several trails going towards Turtle Lake (Kus Tba), Sololaki neighborhood and Narikala Fortress.