Sports and Activities

Registration for Hike from Niha to Jezzine

From Feb 19 to Mar 28, 2014
12:30am -> 11:30pm

Niha is the last village in Mount Lebanon. According to Druze legend, there is a relatively modern structure located in a hill overlooking Niha in the Chouf that is supposed to be the burial site of the prophet Job.There are many caves, natural and man-made, in the area. One among them, a cave-fortress that was cut into a cliff during the Crusades between 1165–1260, is named Niha’s Castle or Shakif Tiro. According to the popular tale, Prince Fakhreddine El Ma’ani II hid there when fleeing of the Ottomans in 1635.

The renowned Lebanese singer Wadih El Safi was born in Niha, and he’s one of the most important mawwal performers of Lebanon and in the Middle East.

The Fortress of Niha is an ancient fortress in Lebanon which was first mentioned in 975 AD. It is today visited as a cultural heritage site in the Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve.

Jezzine has many landmarks, such as the old municipality hall, in addition to Farid Serhal Palace, a monumental oriental style building. Jezzine is also noted for its ponds and lakes and is known as the “city of falls” because of its famous waterfall, the Jezzine Falls (40 m high). With regard to traditional handicrafts, the town is famous for its handcrafted knives and other cutlery made of inlaid mosaics and bone. They are prized today as unique mementos of Lebanon.

You will go to Jezzine on foot from Niha. Both levels will start from Nabi Ayoub, where splendid views take your breath away. In this memorable setting, you will have unforgettable moments to be cherished forever.

Where:
Niha – Jezzine in the south. 1200 m above sea level. 80 km from Beirut.

When:
Sunday, March 30

Meeting Place:
7:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden.

Price:
50,000 LL per person including transport, guides, insurance and entrance to the reserve. (Please get the exact change to facilitate and speed up the registration process).

What to bring:
Light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits. Pack your backpacks with water, lunch, a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget to bring a jacket.

For reservations, call:
79.115.001 or 03.754.875. It is preferable to send an SMS from your mobile, giving your name, surname, and the event you wish to join in.

Sometimes, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the program may occur.
Ecotourism rules must be followed, otherwise personal accidents will not be accounted for by the insurance.