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Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) Travel Guide: Peaks, valleys and the road to Gergeti Trinity Church.

Kazbegi is the mountain postcard. The Georgian Military Highway climbs through viewpoints and villages to Stepantsminda, with Gergeti Trinity Church perched above town.

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Road to Mount Kazbek with Gergeti Trinity Church in Caucasus Georgia
Dramatic Kazbegi mountain peaks with snow-capped summits
Stepantsminda village with Mount Kazbek backdrop
Panoramic Kazbegi valley view with Caucasus peaks
Scenic viewpoint on Georgian Military Highway Kazbegi
Mountain stream in Kazbegi with Caucasus peaks backdrop
Kazbegi snow-capped mountains in Caucasus Range Georgia
Flock of sheep in Kazbegi Caucasus mountains, rural Georgia landscape
Georgian Military Highway winding through Kazbegi mountains
Hikers on trail to Gergeti Trinity Church Kazbegi
Kazbegi mountain landscape with dramatic clouds
Georgian Military Highway curves through Kazbegi region
Sunset over Kazbegi mountains in the Caucasus
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) • Gallery

Routes & Viewpoints

Short hikes or a 4x4 up to Gergeti — both work in a day. Our guides times Gergeti for quieter windows and clearer views.

On route from Tbilisi we stop at Jvari Pass viewpoints, Ananuri Fortress, and Pasanauri for khinkali.

Practical Information

Getting to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
  • 3–4 hours by road from Tbilisi with scenic stops.
  • Winter requires flexible timing due to snow conditions.
Best Time to Visit
  • June–September for hiking. Fresh snow days in winter are dramatic for photos.
Language & Tips
  • English-speaking mountain guides available.
  • Layers and windproof jacket year‑round.
  • Early starts beat the crowds at Gergeti.
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