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Embrace Autumn With These 7 Hiking Trails Around Lebanon
Here are a few hiking spots and trails to experience while the weather is crisp and clear.
1. Balou3 Bal3a to Douma
Make your way from the picturesque natural area of the Bal3a sinkhole all the way down to the magical village of Douma. Don’t forget to stop by the historical St. John Baptist Monastery. The beginning of the hike is challenging, but the downhill path to Douma balances it out.
Distance: 10 KM
Time: ~ 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
2. Hike to Qornet es Sawda
A challenging but magical hike to the highest point in Lebanon (with a 3,088 meter peak).
Distance: 22 KM
Time: ~ 7 hours
Difficulty: Difficult
3. Hike through Wadi Qannoubine
Throughout the valley you’ll come across many natural caves as well as chapels and monasteries carved right into rock. Your should begin your trail at the top of Haouqa village and make your way down the valley, all the way to St. Marina convent.
Time: ~2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
4. Hike Laqlouq – Ehmej
Start your hike from the peaks of the Laqlouq mountains and head to the natural hanging bridge at Ouyoun el Nekhaa. Make your way through El Ouata through the beautiful apple orchards. With so many magical cliffs, valleys, and forests, the village of Ehmej will captivate you.
Distance: 12 KM
Time: ~3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
5. Discover Deir Mimas
Start your journey in the village and make your way through the forests in order to visit the Deir Mimmas. This magical town overlooks the Litani River and the medieval Beaufort Castle so you’ll be treated to many historical sights.
Distance: 6 KM
Difficulty: Moderate
6. Hike from Smar Jbeil to Jrabta
Start in the town, visit the Phoenician era citadel, make your way down through Ghouma and find the trail to St Rafqa in Jrabta.
Distance: 6 KM
Difficulty: Moderate
7. Hike through Bkassine and Upper Jezzine
Start at the Maabour Jezzine’s main gate and head to waterfall. Walk through pine forest of Bkassine and take in the scenes and scents.
Distance: 7 KM
Time: ~2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
If you’d like to enjoy a guided hike, you can contact one of the following adventure groups: Dale Corazon, Vamos Todos, Footprints Nature Club.
1. Balou3 Bal3a to Douma
Make your way from the picturesque natural area of the Bal3a sinkhole all the way down to the magical village of Douma. Don’t forget to stop by the historical St. John Baptist Monastery. The beginning of the hike is challenging, but the downhill path to Douma balances it out.
Distance: 10 KM
Time: ~ 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
2. Hike to Qornet es Sawda
A challenging but magical hike to the highest point in Lebanon (with a 3,088 meter peak).
Distance: 22 KM
Time: ~ 7 hours
Difficulty: Difficult
3. Hike through Wadi Qannoubine
Throughout the valley you’ll come across many natural caves as well as chapels and monasteries carved right into rock. Your should begin your trail at the top of Haouqa village and make your way down the valley, all the way to St. Marina convent.
Time: ~2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
4. Hike Laqlouq – Ehmej
Start your hike from the peaks of the Laqlouq mountains and head to the natural hanging bridge at Ouyoun el Nekhaa. Make your way through El Ouata through the beautiful apple orchards. With so many magical cliffs, valleys, and forests, the village of Ehmej will captivate you.
Distance: 12 KM
Time: ~3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
5. Discover Deir Mimas
Start your journey in the village and make your way through the forests in order to visit the Deir Mimmas. This magical town overlooks the Litani River and the medieval Beaufort Castle so you’ll be treated to many historical sights.
Distance: 6 KM
Difficulty: Moderate
6. Hike from Smar Jbeil to Jrabta
Start in the town, visit the Phoenician era citadel, make your way down through Ghouma and find the trail to St Rafqa in Jrabta.
Distance: 6 KM
Difficulty: Moderate
7. Hike through Bkassine and Upper Jezzine
Start at the Maabour Jezzine’s main gate and head to waterfall. Walk through pine forest of Bkassine and take in the scenes and scents.
Distance: 7 KM
Time: ~2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
If you’d like to enjoy a guided hike, you can contact one of the following adventure groups: Dale Corazon, Vamos Todos, Footprints Nature Club.
