Mtirala

Hiking in Mtirala National Park to the waterfall and lake, Colchian forest, picnic

If you find yourself in Adjara, a visit to the Colchian Forest is a must. Not doing so is like traveling to Africa and not seeing the savannahs.

The Colchian forests are relic, subtropical forests that have survived glacial periods. They are among the oldest forests in Western Eurasia. Many ancient plant species have been preserved here — for example, Colchian fir and boxwood, Pontic oak and Colchian ivy, Pontic rhododendron and yew berries. These species are natural monuments.

Imagine being in the subtropics, with lianas, very high humidity, and an incredible amount of greenery!

Program:
Departure
We leave from Batumi around 9 a.m., the drive to the park is quite short.

Hiking
We will take the lower route. Total distance: about 5 km with an elevation gain of around 200 meters.
We will visit the waterfall and lake and have a picnic there.
A guide will tell us about the features of the Colchian forest and the national park, as well as about plants and animals that can be encountered there.

Return home
We return to the car and happily head home!