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2020-09-20 Laqlooq Aaqoora Loop

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Distancia
12,81 km
Desnivel positivo
683 m
Dificultad técnica
Moderado
Desnivel negativo
683 m
Altitud máxima
2.117 m
TrailRank 
46
Altitud mínima
1.776 m
Tipo de ruta
Circular
Tiempo
6 horas 37 minutos
Coordenadas
1509
Fecha de subida
20 de septiembre de 2020
Fecha de realización
septiembre 2020
Sé el primero en aplaudir
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cerca de El Bâred, Mont-Liban (Lebanon)

Vista 323 veces, descargada 7 veces

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Descripción del itinerario

The brutal hot weather that is hitting Lebanon leaves you no choice but to hike 1500 ASL and beyond; The Aaqoora highlands is perfect for this.
The hiking expedition was made up of 10 seasoned hikers.
The hike started from Laqlooq and made its way next to Saydet El Qarn church and into the rocky cliffs facing the church. The trail is well marked trail among the rock-hanging cliffs overlooking the Laqlooq ponds and the sleepy towns of mount Lebanon. We climbed and descended many hills until we reached the newly renovated Aaqoora cross overlooking the town. We took a brief break at the cross then we took a left turn towards the highlands inland where there is nothing but snow beaten rocks with many grooves formations that is so beautiful to look at. The trail took us to a nice rock and Turkish oak oasis where we had our lunch and a short break. After the break we continued our hike back passing by the rocks of "lovers tiff" (Two rocks resembling two angry lovers turning their back against each other" and more rock formations, The last leg on our trip was Saydet Al Qarn church and its stairs reach the horn (highest point of the church's hill) and back to our cars.
A great breezy weather (low twenties) and clear skies made it a perfect day.

Puntos de interés

IconoWaypoint Altitud 2.097 m
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View of Qartaba

IconoWaypoint Altitud 2.044 m
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Cobra's Head Rock Formation

COBRA

IconoWaypoint Altitud 1.923 m
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Aaqoora Cross

Every town in this region like to display their relgious affilation by erecting a cross over their town. Aaqora is not the exception.

IconoWaypoint Altitud 1.867 m
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Lovers Tiff

Two rocks resembling lovers having a tiff with their arms crossed and turning their backs to each other. Relationships are hard even among rocks :)

IconoWaypoint Altitud 1.783 m
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Rock Oasis

It was amazing to see this rock oasis with Turkish oaks growing among them. It was a great place to have lunch in the shade. Hadrian writings is found in this place. Hadrian, the Roman emperor, placed rock billboard warning citizens from cutting five different kinds of trees from Lebanese forests. Turkish oak was one.

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Natural Water Spring

IconoWaypoint Altitud 2.051 m
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Sadet El Qarn Church

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