Akhshtyr Cave & Gorge
Ахштырская пещера
A prehistoric human cave above the Mzymta River, where Paleolithic artifacts have been unearthed. A gorge trail along the cliff offers views over the river valley.
The Akhshtyr Cave is located on a cliff in the Mzymta River valley. Archaeological finds indicate human habitation from about 70,000 years ago by Neanderthals and later human groups. The cave has lighting and exhibits. From the cave entrance, a gorge trail with wooden walkways runs along the cliff, overlooking the emerald river. It is close to the SkyPark suspension bridge and is often visited together with it. Admission is about 500 rubles. It is about 30 minutes by bus from Adler.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- SkyPark AJ Hackett Sochi
- Psakho Canyon
- Sochi Park
- Khosta Yew and Boxwood Grove
- Sochi Olympic Park
- Mount Akhun Observation Tower
- Agura Waterfalls
- Stalin's Dacha (Zelenaya Roshcha)