Excursion

Hiking from Kodjori to the German village of Asureti

Tbilisi, Georgia

05.08.2025

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This is a scenic and easy route with beautiful views and a dive into the history of the German colony Elisabeththal!
We start from Freedom Square by bus to the Kodjori settlement (altitude about 1300 m).
We will see the fortress, the insta-staircase, viewpoints, waterfalls (bring swimsuits!), and a lake.
The route goes along forest trails and shady sections.
We finish in the village of Asureti — a former 19th-century German colony with a Lutheran church, a German cemetery, and old architecture.
Return by bus again, and it costs only a few lari.
The trip takes only an hour, but the pleasure lasts a lifetime!
Difficulty level: easy, mostly downhill.
Elevation change — mostly descending.
Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts.
Along the way, we’ll have a snack on a beautiful meadow.

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of around 1.2 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the fifth century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Because of its location at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history, Tbilisi has been a point of contention among various global powers. To this day, the city's location ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though its population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.

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