Our first stop is a place that looks almost surreal— Katskhi Pillar.
The monastic retreat of hermit Maxime sits atop a narrow 40-meter rock. We’ll hike up a trail to see the pillar from above, getting the absolute best angle.
*You can't climb up to the monk himself.
From there, we head to the Sveri climbing camp. We'll grab some tea, gear up, and go tackle the rocky via ferrata — climbing 50 meters up a secured route with safety lines. We'll pass through a cave along the way, and at the top, swings over the cliffs
are waiting for us. Right after the ferrata, we're heading to the waterfall.
*The camp has showers, so you can freshen up after the via ferrata. There's also a kitchen where you can brew coffee, have tea, or heat up your food.