Georgia · Kazbegi
Gveleti Waterfall
A short hike from the Georgian Military Highway near Stepantsminda leads to this glacier-fed cascade in the shadow of Mount Kazbek, one of the Caucasus's most recognizable peaks. It's a common half-day add-on for travelers visiting the nearby Gergeti Trinity Church.
A short hike from the Georgian Military Highway near Stepantsminda leads to this glacier-fed cascade in the shadow of Mount Kazbek, one of the Caucasus's most recognizable peaks. It's a common half-day add-on for travelers visiting the nearby Gergeti Trinity Church.
Gveleti Waterfall drops 30 metres (98 ft) on the Gveleti stream, inside Kazbegi National Park. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Stepantsminda, with TBS the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Summer keeps the valley trail from Stepantsminda clear of snow.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Summer keeps the valley trail from Stepantsminda clear of snow.
Entry: Free
Getting there
- Base townStepantsminda
- AirportTBS
- CountryGeorgia
- RegionKazbegi, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
42.6667, 44.6333
Quick answers
How tall is Gveleti Waterfall?
Gveleti Waterfall drops 30 metres (98 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Gveleti stream.
When is the best time to visit Gveleti Waterfall?
Peak flow is June to September. Summer keeps the valley trail from Stepantsminda clear of snow.
What can you do at Gveleti Waterfall?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Gveleti Waterfall?
The usual base is Stepantsminda, and the closest airport is TBS. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free.
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