About Greenways in Georgia
Greenway of Georgia — A Pathway from Past to Future
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia is a land shaped by ancient civilization and deep-historical memory. Stretching from the Black Sea’s sunlit shores to the snow-covered peaks of the Caucasus, this country tells a story that begins in prehistory and unfolds through dramatic contrasts and diversity. Against the backdrop of rugged mountains, endless plains, alpine meadows, and primeval forests, a rich civilization has been sculpted—expressed through cultural heritage, folk traditions and treasures like the world’s oldest winemaking tradition. Today, Georgia is a place where history, tradition, and modern life live side by side.
Throughout this ever-evolving living mosaic, roads have always played a defining role. For millennia, Georgia has served as a vital corridor connecting civilizations, peoples, and cultures. Even the legendary Silk Road once wound its way through this land. Poised at such a historic junction, Georgia forged a culture both deeply original and richly interconnected with the world. Beyond the grand trade routes, Georgia has always been laced with a quieter network of inner, shaded paths. These trails stitched together the country’s mountains and valleys, linking diverse regions and communities. They crested ridgelines, guiding riders and shepherds across the land. They wound between ancient vineyards, from which the entire country was supplied with its most cherished treasur —wine. They passed through village lanes, where even an unannounced traveler might find a door opened and a host greeting them with the timeless words: “A guest is a gift from "God.”
It was through these modest, often forgotten trails that the real Georgia took shape over the centuries— unlike anywhere else, generous, and rich in diversity.
Today, by joining the global Greenways network and reviving these ancient paths, Georgia opens a window into its past—offering a glimpse “behind the scenes” of how its civilization was truly made.
Family guesthouses, small wineries, home kitchens, and artisans with their handmade traditions now stand along these green trails, becoming spaces of connection—between generations, between hosts and guests.
Thus, Georgia’s place on the global Greenways map is more than drawing lines between points—it is about opening gateways between worlds: past and future, local and global, nature and human spirit. It is a journey into culture, memory, and meaning—and a way of shaping the future with new, enduring values.
