Which trail entrance is best for hiking to the Chakvi waterfalls near Batumi?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: today
TL;DR
Most recommend starting the hike from the upper entrance on the Chakvi side — a 2-hour walk covers the main waterfalls, no need to cover every trail.
What the community said
Hiking from the upper entrance on the Chakvi side took about 2 hours; they didn't cover every path but it was enough to see the main waterfalls. Recommended to start from this upper entrance rather than the lower one.
today Upper Chakvi-side entrance
Travelers arriving early in the season noticed some entrance infrastructure (cafes, ticket booths) was still closed — worth checking current opening status before heading there.
13 days ago
There's also an alternative entrance to the left of the Grandmall shopping center on the Batumi side, where you can find another trailhead to the waterfalls.
19 days ago Entrance near Grandmall