Natural Monument
Roshka Natural Monument
Attraction: The Roshka Boulders are among the largest “erratic” (glacially transported) boulders in the world. Their dimensions are 19 × 5 × 7 m (length, width, height), 22 × 13 × 10 m, 22 × 20 × 8 m, and 25 × 10 × 11 m (the “Split Boulder”). Numerous smaller but impressive erratic boulders are scattered throughout the upper parts of the Abudelauri Valley, as well as below Roshka in the valley of the Khevsureti Aragvi River. All of these boulders were transported from the Chaukhi Massif by a Pleistocene glacier. The terminus of this glacier was located near the village of Ghelisvakhe, at an elevation of 1,450 meters above sea level.
Location: Dusheti Municipality, Piraketa Khevsureti, vicinity of the village of Roshka, 2,067 meters above sea level.
Coordinates: N42 32.695 E44 53.354
Access: The nearest settlement to the natural monument is the village of Roshka. Roshka is located 119 km from Tbilisi; travel time is approximately 3 hours.
Village of Roshka – Roshka Boulders Natural Monument: 1 km; travel time approximately 10 minutes (on foot).
Accommodation: The most convenient options for overnight accommodation are in the village of Roshka or the village of Barisakho, where visitors can stay at a guesthouse.