hiking between Guba’s mountain villages

Discover an outstanding place, surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, unique flora and fauna and some multi-ethnic traditional villages. Explore Guba!

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Surrounded by such outstanding mountain vistas and unique flora and fauna, there is no better way to appreciate the magic of Guba’s many mountain villages than on foot. Visitors are more than welcome to join eco-friendly hiking tours through settlements such as Griz, Galakhudat, Laza and Khinalig located near the Shahdag National Park and its iconic peak, Mount Shahdag. You’ll be able to experience the majestic landscapes of the Caucasus Mountains and its multi-ethnic peoples accompanied by experienced guides who will be happy to share local stories and traditions.

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Hiking: the perfect way of discovering Guba

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weather and season

Air temperature

Current:
23.3°C
Average:
16.9 – 30.5°C / 62.4–86.9°F

Feel temperature

Current:
24°C
Average:
17 – 35.7°C / 62.6–96.3°F

Wind

Current:
  • A stray afternoon t-storm
  • NW
  • speed 9.3 km/h

When to go

  • Peak Season:
  • Spring, summer, autumn

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