Transcaucasian Trail
A long stage or multi-day section of about 299 km through Borjomi-Kharagauli and the Lesser Caucasus, with the main interest in forests, ridges, mineral valleys and national park trails.
- Distance
- 299.0 km
- Time
- 4 d 10 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Multi-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
The route is a linear itinerary of about 299 km in Borjomi-Kharagauli and the Lesser Caucasus. The route reaches about 2898 m, so weather, exposure and acclimatisation matter more than the distance alone. The main reference points are Borjomi, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Lesser Caucasus, which help with orientation at the start, along the route and near the finish.
For the full distance, divide the route into stages and decide in advance where to sleep, refill water and leave the route if the weather changes.
Route suitability
Without a car
Hard
With children
No
With a dog
With caution
By bike
No
With a stroller
No
Signal
Patchy
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Travel to Borjomi by train, minibus or bus, then use local transport or taxi to the park entrance.
By car
Drive to Borjomi, Likani or another official national park entrance.
Parking
Use visitor centre parking, hotel parking or official park parking areas.
What to expect
Transcaucasian Trail
Borjomi
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
Lesser Caucasus
forests
Difficult sections and safety
Pay attention to junctions, wet surfaces and the return plan near Borjomi. Some signs may be missing, so an offline map is useful.
How much time to allow
One long stage
7-10 h
Full route
several days
Cycling option
only for prepared riders
Best time to go
The best window around Borjomi is usually late spring to early autumn
In the mountains, weather can change within an hour
In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
power bank
cash and documents
overnight gear if needed
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Improved surface 32% · Dirt 29% · Dirt / grass 26%
Surface is defined for 80.9 km of 299.0 km.
Improved surface
32% · 25.8 km
Dirt
29% · 23.4 km
Dirt / grass
26% · 21.0 km
Asphalt
7% · 5.89 km
Compacted dirt
6% · 4.81 km
Route photos
9 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Travel to Borjomi by train, minibus or bus, then use local transport or taxi to the park entrance
Is this route suitable for children?
Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.
Can I download GPX and KML?
Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 299.0 km, moderate.
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