We started our hike at Horsh Hiyata trail following the red and white signs. The trail is well maintained inside the forest, with several potential camping areas. It passes through many shelters on the way. After the for...
Was surprised by how beautiful this hike was! I wasn’t expecting something so picturesque this close to town. The ruins ...emily.hoppinI did this trail, very clear and helpful, thank you!Wael-AbboudBeautiful trail across the boardpaul sawaya
Another gorgeous loop. The first half which is an ascent through the forest is absolutely awesome full of moss plant, mushrooms, rocks, colored leaves. Zero paved roads on this trail. Be aware! We encountered unleashed d...
Hiyatah is always a beautiful location for a hike in Kesrouan. You can do many variations of loops in the same area (check my other trails).
This time, we started our hike with the Horsh Hiyata trail following the red a...
An amazing loop in the forest of Hiyata, with amazing sceneries and many beautiful picnic/camping spots. Good idea for an early morning hike. The road is well maintained, you just have to follow the red and white signs. ...
Another trail in Horsh Hiyata, this time with snow! This one is not a loop. The cave is amazing for a coffee break before coming back. You can continue up towards Wata el Joz and Chahtoul after visiting the cave, or even...
We hiked a trail in Hiyata, Lebanon. It began with a climb up stairs from the road, followed by a steady elevation gain until reaching Saint Stephan Church. The trail got a bit muddy after entering the forest, and we pas...
Steep ascent for about 3.5 km, then you reach the stunning jerd of chahtoul, at chahtoul camping site two dogs accompanied us all the way back to our car. The trail is marked by red and white Stripes, but not all of it, ...
Beautiful hike from Hiyata across the mountains of Chahtoul all the way to Chmîs & back.
Some trails had to be taken by a long turn because of the construction sites.
There are many hypotheses on the etymology of
"Hiyata". Some trace it to the Hebrew root, meaning
"weavers," and some of them to Syriac root, which meaning "wildfire". The elders of the village, however, have perhaps a m...
Up Hill, nice during spring and autumn, try to finish it before the sun set...not to do it alone, count 3 hours without a break.
You need a car shuttle.