Ushba

#20 among destinations in Georgia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Ushba is one of the most notable peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. It is located in the Svaneti region of Georgia, just south of the border with the Kabardino-Balkaria region of Russia. Although it does not rank in the 10 highest peaks of the range, Ushba is known as the "Matterhorn of the Caucasus" for its picturesque, spire-shaped double summit. Due to its steep profile and unstable weather, Ushba is considered by many climbers as the most difficult ascent in the Caucasus. ()

Local name: უშბა First ascent: 1903Elevation: 15453 ftCoordinates: 43°7'29"N, 42°39'28"E

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Samegrelo-Zemo SvanetiGeorgia

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Ushba – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mestia, Lekhziri Glacier.

6.6 miSE
Locality
Mestia
167 min walk • One of the most iconic features of Mestia is its distinctive medieval defensive towers, which are scattered throughout the town and date back to the 9th century. These towers are a testament to Mestia's storied past and offer a glimpse into the region's history as a...
5.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Lekhziri Glacier
151 min walk • Lekhziri Glacier is a valley glacier located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in the Svaneti Region of Georgia. The length of the glacier is 11.5 kilometres and its surface area is 33.4 square kilometres. The tongue of the glacier descends down to 1,950 metres above sea level.