Shkhara, Mountain summit in Mestia Municipality, Georgia
Located in the central part of the Greater Caucasus range, Mount Shkhara reaches an elevation of 5,193 meters above sea level.
Swiss-British mountaineers U. Almer, J. Cockin, and C. Roth achieved the first recorded ascent of Shkhara in 1888 via the northeastern route.
The mountain stands within the Svaneti region, where medieval stone towers and traditional settlements reflect centuries of Georgian highland culture.
Access to Shkhara requires specialized climbing equipment and advanced mountaineering skills, with expeditions typically starting from the town of Mestia.
Shkhara holds the distinction of being Georgia's highest peak and belongs to the Seven Third Summits mountaineering challenge.
Location: Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Location: Kabardino-Balkaria
Elevation above the sea: 5,193.2 m
Part of: Seven Third Summits
GPS coordinates: 42.99932,43.11313
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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