This is an amazing trail in south Lebanon, namely the Jezzine area. The hike went through the towns of Haytoura, Maknouniyi, Kaytouli, Homsieh, Roum, and Rimat. The trail is deep inside pine forests that gives this regio...
Dear Zahi, thanks a lot for sharing this superb hike. I am rating it moderate / moderate + however. First it seems that ...Olivier Boudart
Very nice but challenging trail starting at the church of Bkassine and ending in Jezzine where you can have a lunch overlooking the valley (we usually go to Al Chalouf Restaurant next to the cascade).
A mix of asphalt...
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This was a very beautiful hike. It has one of the most beautiful views. Full of greenery and flowers. It was a long trail, however it was very easy, with little to no difficulty. During the trail, you’ll see 2 Otto...
This trail was designed by Rami Rachkidi, therefore, i believe it’s better to include his description of this trail:
“We parked near St Elias old church in Bhannine before starting our descent to the valley. The forest ...
We parked near St Elias old church in Bhannine before starting our descent to the valley. The forest trail is clear and you will reach roman column ruins and and a magnificent old bridge. Continue on the 4x4 valley trail...
The trail took us from the outskirts of Jizzine (midway to Kfarhoune) to the roads of Bkaseen (Bkasin). the trail started with a small stretch of uphill pavement then into a rocky terrain littered with oak trees until we...
Bkâssîne Forest-Jezzine-Azzibe- KfarTaala-Bkassine
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This is a nice challenging trail don...
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Bkâssîne Complete Loop 3 in 1 Technical Trail for Experts only.
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A nice, easy hike that can be done by all ages.
You visit the Niha fortress where Mir (prince) Fakhreddine the Second (a Lebanese warlord and chieftain) hid from the Ottomans before his capture and execution early 1600s...
*At small part of this trail GPS didn't calculate(straight line error), so inaccuracy correction roughly gives Total distance 39 KM and 2030m Elevation Gain.
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This is an easy straight forward relaxing trail for lovers of walking in nice nature withou...
A staying active fun walk😃
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very beautiful hike , moderate without marked difficulties.
after 2 years of not going to the south this was the comeback,
bkassine pine forest one of the biggest and most beautiful pine forest in lebanon, il has it all...
Jezzine-Aitanit-Qaraoun Lake-Jezzine
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My Extreme Trail Style of Extreme Elevation Gain but was pre...
Its a nice trail from Haitoura to Rimat. The trail is easy to moderate but for professional hikers if walking without a guide. You might find some difficulties to find the trail in some places which adds some challenges ...
One of best hikes, especially if it rained a couple of days earlie, as the water fall and water streams will be running. The last part is the visit to Niha fort. Unfortunately, one part was not recorded due to an error i...
Before the hike you can pass by Beit El Mouneh (Pine House) to support local production.
This is not a loop you need to prepare for the drop off and pick up (cars or taxi).
Majority of the hike is a descent (at the start...
Amazing trail which combine pine and oak forests, agricultural terraces, river crossings and stunning views.
The hike alternate sections on asphalt road, forest trails and agricultural roads. Mostly downhill. Route fi...
A beautiful early summer sunset hike within the confines of Jizzine's highland. The hike's trail landscape is a mix of agricultural land, forests, and mountain top. the views are wonderful; especially from the Jezzine cr...
Its a nice interesting loop between chouf and jezzine areas. Midway, located the very impressive famous archeological site, shkeef fortress of niha, which is graved in the rock. It is where Emir Fakhreddine hid from Otto...
Great hiking trail with amazing scenary and different landscapes.
On your way you will come across some roman remains, the Bisri river.
If you continue down the trail, you can get to the roman stairs and a waterfall (Whi...
From Bkassine valley to Wadi Jezzine St Rafqa church then to Jezzine big waterfall, to Jezzine Azzibe spring water then down to Aaray, in midway you turn to the left into the valley, a very tricky section, vertical down,...
I wasn't supposed to do a hike that day. I was in Jezzine and I finished very early my work. I found myself with some free time and I always wanted to explore the place before they built the dam. Beautiful green scenery ...
We were a group of 20 people, ranging from 7 years to 60 years. We went on a Sunday in June. It was a long but easy trai...Loulwa El Naamani
The trail is suitable for all. I wanted to include LMT but the trail was not accessible (thorn trees and spikes) so I had to continue inside the forest.
Although the area is nice, I would not recommend this trail, as it need major work to make it a pleasant trail + major improvement is needed for the marking. Large portion of the trail is walking over bushes and rocks (n...