Georgia · Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti
River Abasha Waterfall Natural Monument is a waterfall in Georgia.
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River Abasha Waterfall Natural Monument drops over a series of steps. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Martvili Municipality, Georgia. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
No commercial adventures run at River Abasha Waterfall Natural Monument itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Martvili Municipality are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
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We don't have a reliable crest width for River Abasha Waterfall Natural Monument yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
Guidebook
Lonely Planet · 2024
Current Lonely Planet with Kazbegi and Georgian Military Highway coverage for reaching Gveleti from Stepantsminda.
Guidebook
Tim Burford · 2018
In-depth Bradt guide to Georgia, strong on the Kazbegi area, mountain villages and hiking logistics.
42.51387, 42.47597
River Abasha Waterfall Natural Monument is in Georgia (Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti). The nearest base is Martvili Municipality, Georgia. Its coordinates are 42.5139, 42.4760.
Peak flow is April to June and October. Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
The usual base is Martvili Municipality, Georgia. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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