Route type: roundabout, car (4/4)
Difficulty of the route: medium
Total length of the route: 40.7 km.
Maximum route altitude: 1620 m above sea level
Duration of the route: 1 day.
Cellular coverage area: partial
Season: May-September.
The route starts from the village of Brili in the Chvana gorge, 20 km from the center of Shuakhevi. The village is distinguished by beautiful nature, panoramic views, beautiful forest and hiking trails. Brili has mostly small wooden houses that give it an authentic feel. You can relax stay overnight here in family guest houses.
The village of Brili is the only place in the region where clay is mined. While staying here, tourists can see the clay quarry and the enterprise. From Brili the route goes to the village of Intskirveti, where the old iron bridge has been preserved with a good view of the valley. The height of the bridge is 65 m. On the way back, you can visit the village of Nagvarevi and Lake Lelti.
Around Lake Lelti, immersed in green grass, there is a chamomile field and picnic areas. There is a raft on the lake where you can ride and see the rare Caucasian newt in the water.
From Lake Lelti you will come to the village of Khabelashvilebi, where you will visit a three-century wooden arch bridge, distinguished by its authenticity, architecture, materials used and roofing technology. The bridge is surrounded by greenery and makes a special impression on the visitor. In the Chvana gorge, you can also visit the Otolta fortress (XI-XIII centuries).
