Sherkhota

Sherkhota is a volcano in and rises to 3,694 metres.
  • Volcano rising to 3,694 metres (12,119 feet)
  • …is also known as “Gora Sherkhota”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Qelitsadi Lake and Mepiskalo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kazbegi National Park and Desi.
is a village in the historical region of Khevi, north-eastern . is situated 9 km north of Sherkhota.
is a village in the historical region of Khevi, north-eastern . is situated 10 km northeast of Sherkhota.
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Latitude
42.52873° or 42° 31′ 43″ north
Longitude
44.37603° or 44° 22′ 34″ east
Open location code
8HJ6G9HG+FC
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Georgian to Russian—“Sherkhota” goes by many names.
  • Georgian: “შერხოტა (არაგვის)”
  • Russian: “Шерхота”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Desi and Shevardeni.

Georgia: Highlights

Learn more about South Ossetia and Tbilisi.
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