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| Ushguli, უშგული, Ushguli | ||
| region | Mingrelia and Upper Svaneti | |
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| Residents | unknown | |
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| height | 2100-2200 | |
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Ushguli (უშგული, engl. Ushguli) is an im Caucasus Village community in the region Svaneti in Georgia. Ushguli is known for its defense towers, which have been used since 1996 World Heritage belong to UNESCO. Ushguli lies between 2086 and 2200 meters above sea level and is one of the highest villages in Europe.
background
places
The village community Ushguli consists of the four villages or hamlets that are close together:
- Schibiani (ჟიბიანი, Zhibiani)
- Chwibiani or Tschubiani (ჩვიბიანი, Chvibiani / Chubiani)
- Chashashi (ჩაჟაში, Chazhashi / Chajashi)
- Murqmeli(მურყმელი).
getting there
The journey to Ushguli is via alpine gravel roads. Due to the lack of guard rails, it is advisable to drive carefully. Ushguli is only over until July / August Zugdidi and Mestia to reach. From July / August there is also an arrival via Ratchet (Ambrolauri-Tsageri-Lentekhi) and the approximately 2600 meter high Zageri Pass to Ushguli is possible. Driving over this route is only possible with a 4WD vehicle, as the condition of the slopes is miserable.
The road signs (especially signposts) are mostly missing, which is why it is recommended to get good maps (in Tbilisi or possibly Mestia available) and ask for directions.
The distance Zugdidi-Mestia is now very well developed and paved, the further expansion to Ushguli is currently (2013) in progress.
mobility
The area around Ushguli is best explored on foot (don't forget your mountain boots and weather protection!). Partly gravel roads lead into the side valleys, which can only be used with an off-road vehicle.
Tourist Attractions
Next to the typical defense towers and the monastery from the 12th century on a hill near the village. Ushguli offers great opportunities for hiking and mountaineering. Directly from the village is the highest mountain in Georgia, the Shkhara to see in good weather.
activities
Hike to the glacier of Mount Shkara (round trip approx. 8 hours)
kitchen
accommodation
There are several family accommodations in Ushguli. The most comfortable and expensive accommodation offers "Dato Ratiani's Guesthouse". Prices including full board are around $ 30 per person.
trips
The villages of Upper Svaneti (Iprali, Uchangi, Shabeshi) and Mestia
security
Practical advice
literature
Web links
- Official website of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in German, English, Russian and Georgian with a lot of information about Svaneti
