Greater Caucasus

The Top 17 Waterfalls in the Greater Caucasus

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 17 beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Greater Caucasus. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Shdugra Waterfall

Border Police Post and Waterfall Trail near Ushba

Waterfall in the Prielbrusye Nature Reserve

Gveleti Waterfall

Psechiako Waterfall

Chuchkhursky Waterfall

Eco Trail "Green World Around"

Dante's Gorge

Old Road to Krasnaya Polyana Waterfall

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Shdugra Waterfall
Hiking Highlight
Take a shower or bring your jacket. But its worth it!
Tip by Amelie
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Border Police Post and Waterfall Trail near Ushba
Hiking Highlight
The border post houses a mounted border patrol. The hiking trail leads to the waterfall and the Ushba, but also directly to (or over) the Russian border into the North Caucasus.
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Tip by Knut Ursula
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Waterfall in the Prielbrusye Nature Reserve
Hiking Highlight
A difficult climb to the waterfall itself up the loose stones. Do not go behind the blue plate, border guards will catch you. You can’t shoot them either.
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Tip by Алексей
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Gveleti Waterfall
Hiking Highlight
Better don't cross!
Tip by Amelie
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Psechiako Waterfall
Hiking Highlight
The waterfall is almost invisible if you approach it from the south (from the side of the Valley of Charms) or the west (from the side of Mount Sapun). With …
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Tip by Andrey Marshalov
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Chuchkhursky Waterfall
Hiking Highlight
Heavy, long climb up, the waterfall opens in parts from several "shelves"
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Tip by Dmitry Vitashov
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Eco Trail "Green World Around"
Hiking Highlight
The ecological trail "Green World Around" is located in a natural attraction on the outskirts of the city of Goryachiy Klyuch.
Along an equipped path with flights of stairs you …
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Tip by Hidalgo Don Azak
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Dante's Gorge
Hiking Highlight
A natural landmark on the outskirts of the city of Goryachiy Klyuch.
The gorge is about one hundred meters long and up to fifteen meters high.
Here you can see …
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Tip by Hidalgo Don Azak
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Old Road to Krasnaya Polyana Waterfall
Running Highlight (Segment)
This a segment of the old, now abandoned road to Krasnaya Polyana. With its somewhat remote location and scenic views it is a true perl for a runner or hiker. Be aware that at some parts stones might fall.
Tip by Artem
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