Batroun/Hamat, the Unbeaten Path

On the rocks path approximate

Careful here

Access to the bridge is a little tricky

Climb on ledge

Steep stares to beach

Start of industrial wasteland

End of wasteland

Path approximate

Strange large pressure vessels

We tried to find-out whats in them but gave up at the prospect it could be highly toxic.

to the waterline to see way around bay

Tried to find a way along the waterline around the bay but there wasn't one

No way around

Seeking access to railway tracks

Found tracks but very thick foliage

Slog way through dense foliage

South railaway tunnel entance

Approx. Inside tunnel

Tunnel Exit

Down to the waterline

Cave #1

Cave only visible from the wareline

Cave #2

Cave only visible from the wareline

Couple having sex

we tried our best not to bother them

Istirahat Al Habayeb

Had coffee with to fishermen from Tripoli we had meat last year. I am sorry to report that Mimi the cat is no longer with us :-(

Swam here

The Water was like tear (el may dmou3). 30minutes of joy!

Access to railway tracks

Dense foliage

North Tunnel Entrance

Side Tunnel, Approx.

The main tunnel continues for about another 300m and emerges closer to the sea level a little before El-Herri. The side tunnel is 90 degrees to the main tunnel and exits on the cliff face overlooking the water.

Side Tunnel Exit, Approx

4m climb down to outside path

From the side tunnel, there is a fairely easy climb down to the path below

Back on old searoad

bypass car tunnel on outside path

No need to go through the car tunnel full of exhaust smoke! The side path with the old Ottoman archways offer a plunging view into the bay below.

Climb to Deir El Nourieh

Start of the climb to Deir El-Nourieh. It is steep, with very tenacious foliage. Expect a few scrapes and cuts but most of all protect your eyes and face.

Dense Foliage, steep climb

Careful! Snakes and hidden animals

I heard something moving under the brush, not sure what it was. Watch where you step, make a lot of noise, throw stones at it, beat the bush with a stick. Chances are that whatever it is, it will be more scared of you than the other way around.

Easy going from here

The reward with success after an arduous climb. We stumbled into a prickly pair plantation after which the going was easy and the view breath taking

Trespassing on private property

I suspect we were trespassing on private property, but this was unintentional as god is my witness. I hear god has a lot of presence in that area.

Easy climb to main road

Coffee at the cafeteria

Great view here

End. Ride van back to batroun