Best trails in Mtirala National Park

This trail takes you on a journey through a unique, lush forest. You will be walking under a dense canopy of native, relict plants that survived the ice age, like sweet chestnut trees and evergreen Colchic boxwood. The main reward for this walk is the beautiful Tsabinari Waterfall, a high cascade that tumbles down a moss-covered rock face into a clear pool. It's a perfect, refreshing spot to rest and enjoy the sounds of the rainforest. An entrance fee is required to enter the national park.

This trail takes you deep into an ancient Colchic Rainforest. You'll be hiking through a "stunning," dense forest of native beech and chestnut trees, and see carpets of moss and giant ferns. This forest is a habitat for rare wildlife, such as the Caucasian Salamander. The park's name, `Mtirala`, means "to cry," as it is the most humid place in Georgia, so be prepared for rain. An entrance fee is required to enter the park.

This trail is rugged, with earthen tracks that wind through dense, ancient Colchic rainforest. Hikers will traverse a steep, lush environment dominated by native beech and chestnut trees, along with thick moss and ferns. The park is a protected habitat for wildlife, including brown bears and Caucasian salamanders. Due to the constant moisture, the trails are often muddy and slippery, and hikers must be aware of the presence of leeches, especially after heavy rain. An entrance fee is required...