The Borjomi Plateau Wheel stands tall above the picturesque town of Borjomi in Georgia, a modest yet significant attraction of this highland area. Perched at an altitude of roughly 800 meters (2,625 feet) above sea level, the Ferris Wheel offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, making it a unique vantage point. Despite its proximity to Borjomi’s bustling Central Park, the Ferris Wheel is set on the opposite side of the gorge, providing a distinct perspective that excludes views of the park itself but opens up to the vast, rugged terrain of the Caucasus foothills.
Access to the Borjomi Plateau is made possible by a cable car, an infrastructure established in the 1960s. Starting from the "Park" station, the cable car ascends 700 meters (2,300 feet) to the "Plateau" station. This short but scenic journey allows visitors to take in sweeping views of Borjomi's deep gorge and the rushing Borjomula River below. As the cable car climbs, the well-trodden paths and mineral springs of the Central Park slowly give way to expansive views of the mountain ridge, highlighting the raw and unadorned beauty of the region.
Once atop the plateau, visitors can enjoy a simple café and souvenir shops, but the main draw is undeniably the Ferris Wheel. Though the plateau lacks a fully developed park or recreational area, there are walking paths along the rocky ridge that stretch for about 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles). These paths lead to sites such as the Church of Seraphim of Sarov, located 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) from the cable car station, and further to a parking lot 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) away. From this parking area, a descent of 120 meters (394 feet) via a challenging staircase leads to Borjomi's renowned Sulfur Pools, an alternate route for those preferring to avoid the 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) hike through the park.
The Borjomi Plateau Wheel, modest in scale yet elevated by its setting, provides a unique, unembellished window into Georgia’s mountain landscapes—a simple Ferris Wheel offering an extraordinary view.
