Beshennaya Balka

Beshennaya Balka is a gorge in , and has an elevation of 1,772 metres. Beshennaya Balka is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gergeti Trinity Church.

Church
is a popular name for the Holy Trinity Church near the village of in . The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri, at an elevation of 2,170 metres, under . is situated 3½ km southwest of Beshennaya Balka.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tsdo and Kazbegi.

Village
Photo: Jaba1977, Public domain.
is a village.

Stepantsminda is a town in the north of , popular for the trekking opportunities in the visually spectacular surrounding mountains, its views of the mighty Mount Kazbeg, and for the beautiful view from the town of the Holy Trinity Church outlined against Mount Kazbeg itself.

Hamlet
is a village in the Kazbegi Municipality of . It is located in the , on the right bank of the Devdaraki, 4 km from the border with . Gelatĕ was founded by the Ingush clan Gelatkhoy. is situated 3½ km northwest of Beshennaya Balka.

Beshennaya Balka

Latitude
42.68333° or 42° 41′ north
Longitude
44.65° or 44° 39′ east
Elevation
1,772 metres (5,814 feet)
Open location code
8HJ6MMM2+82
Geo­Names ID
615479
Wiki­data ID
Q24686121
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Beshennaya Balka” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Beshennaya Balka
  • Swedish: Beshennaya Balka

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tsiklauri and Gergeti.

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