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Hike · Lebanon

Where to hike & visit

Trails by difficulty and region, plus places worth the trip.

27 of 61 shown· Showing trails. Pick “All types” to include places.

Mount Lebanon (Chouf)HardArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

LMT Section 18: Ain Zhalta to Barouk (Shouf Biosphere Reserve)

Distance: 18 km
Ascent: 668 m

25 km from Beirut

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Passes through Shouf Biosphere Reserve cedar forests
Dirt road to a lake

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Section is NOT marked; request GPS track from LMTA. Bike-friendly. Rated Very Difficult both directions.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)ModerateArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

Shouf: Darb al-Yanabih (Trail of Springs), Ain Zhalta to Nabeh Al Safa

Distance: 12.2 km
Time: 4 h

25 km from Beirut

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Al Safaa spring
Old houses and pine forests
Cedar forest

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Reserve fees (shoufcedar.org): Lebanese 5 USD, Arab 10 USD, foreign 10 USD (per-person wording unclear). Entrance hours listed 10:00-16:00 winter; summer end time shown as '6:00 AM' (likely 6 PM typo). Durations exclude stops. Spring snow can cover trails. Guide requirement not stated; contact +961 5 350250.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Keserwan / Metn)ModerateArea photo: Baskinta · Wikimedia

LMT Section 14: Kfardebian to Baskinta el Chakhroub

Distance: 16.5 km
Time: 4.5 h
Ascent: 750 m

about 26 km from Beirut

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Connects to Baskinta Literary Trail
Route splits near Mikhael Naimi's tomb into LMT 15 or BLT options

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Fully marked. Moderate north to south (750 m up), challenging south to north (480 m up). Water canal and goat tracks.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)HardArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

LMT Section 19: Barouk to Maasser el Chouf

Distance: 14 km
Ascent: 1067 m

26 km from Beirut

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Through Shouf Biosphere Reserve
Masyaf el Mir forest (Lebanon Traveler)

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Not marked; request GPS track. 1067 m up N-S (Very Difficult), 668 m up S-N (Difficult).
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Metn)ModeratePhoto: Baskinta · Wikimedia

Baskinta Literary Trail

Ascent: 600 m

27 km from Beirut

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22 literary landmarks linked to Lebanese writers (Wikipedia)
Mountain views

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Distance: 7-24 (sources conflict)
Time: 3-6 (sources conflict)
Best season: March-June and September-November (single source)
takeyourbackpack.com says no permit required, carry water, weather changes quickly. It also states Lebanon's risk level as high and that its details may be outdated.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)EasyArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

Shouf: Darb el Hajal (Partridge Trail), Jbaa

Distance: 7 km
Time: 2.5 h

about 29 km from Beirut

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Zadeh Fortress
Roman grape mill
Jeita Spring

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Official rating 'Easy to moderate'. Same Shouf reserve fees and hours as other Shouf trails.
Route type: loop
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)ModerateArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

Shouf: Baadaran al-Shouf Natural and Cultural Trail

Distance: 13 km
Time: 2.5 h

about 29 km from Beirut

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Roman road
Church of Saint Elijah

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Same Shouf reserve fees as above. Distance and time look inconsistent (13 km in 2.5 h) but both are from the reserve page and Lebanon Traveler.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Keserwan)EasyArea photo: Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve · Wikimedia

Jabal Moussa: Peony Trail

Distance: 2.1 km
Time: 1.5 h

31 km from Beirut

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Endemic peony site
Sinkhole
Roman Hadrian inscriptions

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Official site: entry 4 USD adults, 2 USD under 16; optional guide 40 USD; open 8:00-17:00; bring at least 1 L water; no fires, smoking, picking plants; dogs only on Trails 5 and 8. Rated 'Easy+' by the reserve. Lists 15 trails; distances stated as one-way.
Route type: loop
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Keserwan)HardArea photo: Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve · Wikimedia

Jabal Moussa: Hadrian's Incline Trail

Distance: 1.6 km
Time: 2 h

31 km from Beirut

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Steep climb
Roman boundary inscriptions of Hadrian
Byut site

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Starts and ends at Mchati per official page; whether it is a closed circuit is unclear. Guide optional 60 USD; entry 4 USD adults, 2 USD under 16. Official 'Difficult'.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Keserwan)HardArea photo: Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve · Wikimedia

Jabal Moussa: Arbutus Trail (Chouwan)

Distance: 2.8 km
Time: 2 h

31 km from Beirut

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Canyon views
Optional Chouwan Lake visit (+30 min)

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Returns by a different path. Entry 8 USD adults and 4 USD under 16 on weekends and holidays for Chouwan-area trails. Guide optional 60 USD.
Route type: loop
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Metn)Hard

Mount Sannine summit via Nabaa Sannine

Time: 3 h

35 km from Beirut

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Summit 2,628 m
Beirut visible from the top

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Best season: Snow in winter (skiing, snowshoeing); summit access otherwise not documented
Wikipedia says some routes take about 3 hours to the summit and that hikers start at Nabaa Sannine, about 7 km up from Baskinta. Difficulty is an assumption from the elevation.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)ModerateArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

Shouf: Emir Fakhreddine Maan the Great Trail, Niha

Distance: 13 km
Time: 2.5 h

35 km from Beirut

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Saint Georges Church
Niha Spring Cave
Nabi Ayyoub site
Niha cave fortress

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Same Shouf reserve fees as above. 13 km in 2.5 h looks inconsistent.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon / South Lebanon boundary (Chouf to Jezzine)HardArea photo: Jezzine · Wikimedia

LMT Section 21: Niha to Jezzine

Distance: 14 km
Ascent: 575 m

35 km from Beirut

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Niha Fort
Nabi Ayoub shrine
Ain el Halkoum spring
Ends at Nabaa Jezzine spring

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Marked section. LMTA rates it Difficult both directions; Lebanon Traveler says Moderate N-S. Jezzine is near the former Israeli occupation zone; no current security guidance found.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon (Bcharreh / Batroun)HardArea photo: Tannourine · Wikimedia

LMT Section 9: Bazaoun to Tannourine el-Faouqa

Distance: 20.7 km
Time: 8 h
Ascent: 1189 m

about 43 km from Beirut

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Villages and cedar landscape between Bsharri district and Tannourine

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Fully marked (white and purple). Rated Very Difficult. No dangerous passages. Public transport reaches Ehmej. 1189 m ascent is north to south.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon (Batroun district)EasyPhoto: Baatara gorge waterfall · Wikimedia

Baatara Gorge Waterfall (Three Bridges Chasm)

Distance: 0.3 km

46 km from Beirut

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Waterfall into a roughly 250 m deep sinkhole
Three natural limestone bridges
On the Lebanon Mountain Trail

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Best season: Spring, when snowmelt feeds the waterfall
Wikipedia's Tannourine article says it is reached by a 300 m walk. Wikipedia gives conflicting drop figures (90-100 m cascade, 255 m, 240 m chasm).
Route type: out-and-back
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Bekaa / Anti-Lebanon rangeHardArea photo: Anjar, Lebanon · Wikimedia

Boukaat Loubnan Anti-Lebanon Trail: Qaa to Anjar (via Ras Baalbek)

about 46 km from Beirut

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Set Balkis water canal
Shepherds' village in Ras Baalbek
Anjar Umayyad ruins (UNESCO, 1984)

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Time: 5-7 days (per long-distance trek)
Qaa is on the Lebanese-Syrian border. The Lebanese Army said in Sept 2023 that Arsal and Ras Baalbek hinterlands were cleared of landmines (L'Orient Today via search result, not opened); a landmine blast there earlier killed one person. A trail listing says the area is a military region needing special permits. Operated and guided by 33 North (phone given as 03454996 by the source). Boukaat Loubnan network is rated medium to advanced.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon (Batroun district)ModeratePhoto: Tannourine · Wikimedia

Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve trails

49 km from Beirut

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195.5 ha reserve with cedars at 1,300-1,800 m (Wikipedia)
Nahr Al Joze pools
Annual 'Tannourine Cedars Night' festival

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Distance: 4-15 (three routes offered on a Vamos Todos event listing)
Wikipedia says the reserve was mined during the civil war and later cleared by the Lebanese Army. Reserve area figures conflict between sources (195.5 ha vs 625 ha vs 12 km2). Ministry of Environment trail map PDF could not be loaded.
Route type: loop
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon, Kadisha Valley (UNESCO)HardArea photo: Kadisha Valley · Wikimedia

Qadisha Valley: Qozhaya to Bcharreh (LMT Section 7)

Distance: 13.2 km
Time: 5.5 h
Ascent: 1156 m

61 km from Beirut

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Monasteries and hermitages cut into the valley rock
Qozhaya, Qannoubine and Mar Lichaa area
Fully marked

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Best season: Qannoubine section accessible year-round per LMTA; river flows only in spring
Difficult and slippery passages. Near Mar Lichaa the path climbs steeply with delicate passages secured by chains. Follow only white and purple LMT marks (other networks cross it). Solo hikers should email LMTA. 1156 m ascent is north to south; reverse is 771 m up.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon, Kadisha Valley (Hadchit side)ModerateArea photo: Kadisha Valley · Wikimedia

Wadi Qannoubine: Hadchit to Mar Lichaa Monastery

Distance: 3.5 km
Time: 2.5 h

about 62 km from Beirut

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Der al Salib and Saint Antoine de Padou monasteries
Mar Lichaa monastery

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Lebanon Traveler describes it as a moderate challenge. Organized hikes from Hadchit existed (2022, 200,000 LBP pre-crisis pricing) but no fee for self-guided walking was found.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon, Kadisha ValleyHardArea photo: Kadisha Valley · Wikimedia

Qadisha Valley: Blawza to Mar Lichaa Monastery

Distance: 9 km
Time: 5 h

about 62 km from Beirut

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Saint Antoine Cave
Saint Marina Church
Saint Mary Monastery
Mar Lichaa

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Described as challenging. Organizer phone numbers listed by source: +961 3 820 585 and +961 6 590 199.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon (Zgharta district)HardArea photo: Horsh Ehden · Wikimedia

LMT Section 5: Bqaa Safrine to Horsh Ehden

Distance: 19.8 km
Time: 7.5 h
Ascent: 1212 m

about 62 km from Beirut

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Ends inside Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve at Ain el Naasa spring

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Fully marked but some unclear goat paths. Beware dogs near an orchard hamlet. 1212 m ascent is north to south (rated Very Difficult); reverse is 1004 m ascent (Difficult). Book guesthouse or guide a few days ahead.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon, above Kadisha ValleyEasyPhoto: Cedars of God · Wikimedia

Cedars of God Forest (Forest of the Cedars of God)

64 km from Beirut

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Ancient cedars on Mount Makmel slopes above 2,000 m
UNESCO site (1998, with Kadisha Valley)
Reforestation: 200,000 cedars planted since 1985, 180,000 surviving (Wikipedia)

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Wikipedia says visits are possible only with an authorized guide ('It is possible to tour if escorted by an authorized guide'). Walking down to Bcharre reported at about 1 hour by an older Time Out guide. Difficulty is an assumption from the short walks described, not stated by a source.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North LebanonHardPhoto: Qurnat as Sawda' · Wikimedia

Qurnat as Sawda (highest peak in Lebanon) from the Cedars

Time: 8.5 h

64 km from Beirut

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Summit 3,088 m
Views of Mediterranean and Bekaa
Plateau and snow fields

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Best season: Snow-free window not documented; one trip report in late March found deep snow and cornices
Route above treeline over scree and ATV track; weather exposure. Sparse signage near resort. One 2018 report (countryhighpoints.com) took about 8.5 hours round trip from hotel. No permits mentioned there.
Route type: out-and-back
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North LebanonModeratePhoto: Horsh Ehden · Wikimedia

Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve trails

64 km from Beirut

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17.4 km2 reserve
Orchids and rich flora (Friends of Nature page, not opened)
Hiking Project lists 2 easy, 13 intermediate, 2 difficult trails

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Ministry of Environment sheet (via search result, PDF fetch timed out) says no entrance fee and open 8:00-17:00; L'Orient-Le Jour and a visitor review list fees that conflict. Guide reportedly optional; predefined trails with a map at the entrance.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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South Bekaa / Mount Hermon foothillsHardArea photo: Mount Hermon · Wikimedia

Tour du Mont Hermon (Boukaat Loubnan), Mannara to Chebaa and Heberiyeh

Time: 5-7 days

about 64 km from Beirut

Official travel advice (UK FCDO, checked Aug 2026) warns against travel to parts of this area. Check current advice and local conditions before you go.

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Many Roman-era sites
Guided by 33 North with snowshoe and ski-pulka options

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Wikipedia says the Hermon summit sits in a UN buffer zone and Israel has held the slopes and summit since 1967 (and took the summit in Dec 2024). This area is highly security-sensitive. Treat as guided-only and check advisories.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Akkar, NorthHard

LMT Section 1: Qobayat to Qammouaa

Distance: 15 km
Time: 5.5 h
Ascent: 1200 m

about 100 km from Beirut

Official travel advice (UK FCDO, checked Aug 2026) warns against travel to parts of this area. Check current advice and local conditions before you go.

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Climb from Akkar lowlands to the Qammouaa plateau
Cedar and juniper forest at Qammouaa (per Lebanon Traveler)

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Only partly marked on the Qobayat side; follow white and purple LMT markings. Descent in N-S direction is only 129 m; S-N direction is 642 m up and 1216 m down. No dangerous passages per LMTA. Reach Qobayat via Halba.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Lebanon, north to south along Mount Lebanon rangeHardPhoto: Lebanon Mountain Trail · Wikimedia

Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT), full route

Distance: 470-600 km

Passes 76+ villages at 570-2,073 m
Kadisha Valley and Cedars of God
Shouf cedar reserve
Hosted by guesthouses between villages

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Time: about 1 month end to end; 27 one-day sections of 9-24 km each
Best season: All year per Wikipedia (not verified by an official source; snow limits high sections in winter)
Sections are marked white and purple (some sections unmarked, e.g. LMT 18 and 19). Solo walkers are asked to email info@lebanontrail.org with dates and request the GPS track. Guesthouses and guides should be booked a few days ahead. Camping culture limited.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)HardArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

LMT Section 18: Ain Zhalta to Barouk (Shouf Biosphere Reserve)

Distance: 18 km
Ascent: 668 m

25 km from Beirut

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Passes through Shouf Biosphere Reserve cedar forests
Dirt road to a lake

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Section is NOT marked; request GPS track from LMTA. Bike-friendly. Rated Very Difficult both directions.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)ModerateArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

Shouf: Darb al-Yanabih (Trail of Springs), Ain Zhalta to Nabeh Al Safa

Distance: 12.2 km
Time: 4 h

25 km from Beirut

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Al Safaa spring
Old houses and pine forests
Cedar forest

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Reserve fees (shoufcedar.org): Lebanese 5 USD, Arab 10 USD, foreign 10 USD (per-person wording unclear). Entrance hours listed 10:00-16:00 winter; summer end time shown as '6:00 AM' (likely 6 PM typo). Durations exclude stops. Spring snow can cover trails. Guide requirement not stated; contact +961 5 350250.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Keserwan / Metn)ModerateArea photo: Baskinta · Wikimedia

LMT Section 14: Kfardebian to Baskinta el Chakhroub

Distance: 16.5 km
Time: 4.5 h
Ascent: 750 m

about 26 km from Beirut

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Connects to Baskinta Literary Trail
Route splits near Mikhael Naimi's tomb into LMT 15 or BLT options

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Fully marked. Moderate north to south (750 m up), challenging south to north (480 m up). Water canal and goat tracks.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)HardArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

LMT Section 19: Barouk to Maasser el Chouf

Distance: 14 km
Ascent: 1067 m

26 km from Beirut

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Through Shouf Biosphere Reserve
Masyaf el Mir forest (Lebanon Traveler)

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Not marked; request GPS track. 1067 m up N-S (Very Difficult), 668 m up S-N (Difficult).
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Metn)ModeratePhoto: Baskinta · Wikimedia

Baskinta Literary Trail

Ascent: 600 m

27 km from Beirut

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22 literary landmarks linked to Lebanese writers (Wikipedia)
Mountain views

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Distance: 7-24 (sources conflict)
Time: 3-6 (sources conflict)
Best season: March-June and September-November (single source)
takeyourbackpack.com says no permit required, carry water, weather changes quickly. It also states Lebanon's risk level as high and that its details may be outdated.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)EasyArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

Shouf: Darb el Hajal (Partridge Trail), Jbaa

Distance: 7 km
Time: 2.5 h

about 29 km from Beirut

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Zadeh Fortress
Roman grape mill
Jeita Spring

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Official rating 'Easy to moderate'. Same Shouf reserve fees and hours as other Shouf trails.
Route type: loop
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)ModerateArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

Shouf: Baadaran al-Shouf Natural and Cultural Trail

Distance: 13 km
Time: 2.5 h

about 29 km from Beirut

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Roman road
Church of Saint Elijah

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Same Shouf reserve fees as above. Distance and time look inconsistent (13 km in 2.5 h) but both are from the reserve page and Lebanon Traveler.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Keserwan)EasyArea photo: Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve · Wikimedia

Jabal Moussa: Peony Trail

Distance: 2.1 km
Time: 1.5 h

31 km from Beirut

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Endemic peony site
Sinkhole
Roman Hadrian inscriptions

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Official site: entry 4 USD adults, 2 USD under 16; optional guide 40 USD; open 8:00-17:00; bring at least 1 L water; no fires, smoking, picking plants; dogs only on Trails 5 and 8. Rated 'Easy+' by the reserve. Lists 15 trails; distances stated as one-way.
Route type: loop
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Keserwan)HardArea photo: Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve · Wikimedia

Jabal Moussa: Hadrian's Incline Trail

Distance: 1.6 km
Time: 2 h

31 km from Beirut

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Steep climb
Roman boundary inscriptions of Hadrian
Byut site

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Starts and ends at Mchati per official page; whether it is a closed circuit is unclear. Guide optional 60 USD; entry 4 USD adults, 2 USD under 16. Official 'Difficult'.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Keserwan)HardArea photo: Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve · Wikimedia

Jabal Moussa: Arbutus Trail (Chouwan)

Distance: 2.8 km
Time: 2 h

31 km from Beirut

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Canyon views
Optional Chouwan Lake visit (+30 min)

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Returns by a different path. Entry 8 USD adults and 4 USD under 16 on weekends and holidays for Chouwan-area trails. Guide optional 60 USD.
Route type: loop
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Metn)Hard

Mount Sannine summit via Nabaa Sannine

Time: 3 h

35 km from Beirut

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Summit 2,628 m
Beirut visible from the top

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Best season: Snow in winter (skiing, snowshoeing); summit access otherwise not documented
Wikipedia says some routes take about 3 hours to the summit and that hikers start at Nabaa Sannine, about 7 km up from Baskinta. Difficulty is an assumption from the elevation.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon (Chouf)ModerateArea photo: Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve · Wikimedia

Shouf: Emir Fakhreddine Maan the Great Trail, Niha

Distance: 13 km
Time: 2.5 h

35 km from Beirut

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Saint Georges Church
Niha Spring Cave
Nabi Ayyoub site
Niha cave fortress

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Same Shouf reserve fees as above. 13 km in 2.5 h looks inconsistent.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Mount Lebanon / South Lebanon boundary (Chouf to Jezzine)HardArea photo: Jezzine · Wikimedia

LMT Section 21: Niha to Jezzine

Distance: 14 km
Ascent: 575 m

35 km from Beirut

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Niha Fort
Nabi Ayoub shrine
Ain el Halkoum spring
Ends at Nabaa Jezzine spring

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Marked section. LMTA rates it Difficult both directions; Lebanon Traveler says Moderate N-S. Jezzine is near the former Israeli occupation zone; no current security guidance found.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon (Bcharreh / Batroun)HardArea photo: Tannourine · Wikimedia

LMT Section 9: Bazaoun to Tannourine el-Faouqa

Distance: 20.7 km
Time: 8 h
Ascent: 1189 m

about 43 km from Beirut

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Villages and cedar landscape between Bsharri district and Tannourine

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Fully marked (white and purple). Rated Very Difficult. No dangerous passages. Public transport reaches Ehmej. 1189 m ascent is north to south.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon (Batroun district)EasyPhoto: Baatara gorge waterfall · Wikimedia

Baatara Gorge Waterfall (Three Bridges Chasm)

Distance: 0.3 km

46 km from Beirut

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Waterfall into a roughly 250 m deep sinkhole
Three natural limestone bridges
On the Lebanon Mountain Trail

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Best season: Spring, when snowmelt feeds the waterfall
Wikipedia's Tannourine article says it is reached by a 300 m walk. Wikipedia gives conflicting drop figures (90-100 m cascade, 255 m, 240 m chasm).
Route type: out-and-back
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Bekaa / Anti-Lebanon rangeHardArea photo: Anjar, Lebanon · Wikimedia

Boukaat Loubnan Anti-Lebanon Trail: Qaa to Anjar (via Ras Baalbek)

about 46 km from Beirut

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Set Balkis water canal
Shepherds' village in Ras Baalbek
Anjar Umayyad ruins (UNESCO, 1984)

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Time: 5-7 days (per long-distance trek)
Qaa is on the Lebanese-Syrian border. The Lebanese Army said in Sept 2023 that Arsal and Ras Baalbek hinterlands were cleared of landmines (L'Orient Today via search result, not opened); a landmine blast there earlier killed one person. A trail listing says the area is a military region needing special permits. Operated and guided by 33 North (phone given as 03454996 by the source). Boukaat Loubnan network is rated medium to advanced.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon (Batroun district)ModeratePhoto: Tannourine · Wikimedia

Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve trails

49 km from Beirut

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195.5 ha reserve with cedars at 1,300-1,800 m (Wikipedia)
Nahr Al Joze pools
Annual 'Tannourine Cedars Night' festival

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Distance: 4-15 (three routes offered on a Vamos Todos event listing)
Wikipedia says the reserve was mined during the civil war and later cleared by the Lebanese Army. Reserve area figures conflict between sources (195.5 ha vs 625 ha vs 12 km2). Ministry of Environment trail map PDF could not be loaded.
Route type: loop
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon, Kadisha Valley (UNESCO)HardArea photo: Kadisha Valley · Wikimedia

Qadisha Valley: Qozhaya to Bcharreh (LMT Section 7)

Distance: 13.2 km
Time: 5.5 h
Ascent: 1156 m

61 km from Beirut

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Monasteries and hermitages cut into the valley rock
Qozhaya, Qannoubine and Mar Lichaa area
Fully marked

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Best season: Qannoubine section accessible year-round per LMTA; river flows only in spring
Difficult and slippery passages. Near Mar Lichaa the path climbs steeply with delicate passages secured by chains. Follow only white and purple LMT marks (other networks cross it). Solo hikers should email LMTA. 1156 m ascent is north to south; reverse is 771 m up.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon, Kadisha Valley (Hadchit side)ModerateArea photo: Kadisha Valley · Wikimedia

Wadi Qannoubine: Hadchit to Mar Lichaa Monastery

Distance: 3.5 km
Time: 2.5 h

about 62 km from Beirut

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Der al Salib and Saint Antoine de Padou monasteries
Mar Lichaa monastery

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Lebanon Traveler describes it as a moderate challenge. Organized hikes from Hadchit existed (2022, 200,000 LBP pre-crisis pricing) but no fee for self-guided walking was found.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon, Kadisha ValleyHardArea photo: Kadisha Valley · Wikimedia

Qadisha Valley: Blawza to Mar Lichaa Monastery

Distance: 9 km
Time: 5 h

about 62 km from Beirut

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Saint Antoine Cave
Saint Marina Church
Saint Mary Monastery
Mar Lichaa

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Described as challenging. Organizer phone numbers listed by source: +961 3 820 585 and +961 6 590 199.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon (Zgharta district)HardArea photo: Horsh Ehden · Wikimedia

LMT Section 5: Bqaa Safrine to Horsh Ehden

Distance: 19.8 km
Time: 7.5 h
Ascent: 1212 m

about 62 km from Beirut

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Ends inside Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve at Ain el Naasa spring

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Fully marked but some unclear goat paths. Beware dogs near an orchard hamlet. 1212 m ascent is north to south (rated Very Difficult); reverse is 1004 m ascent (Difficult). Book guesthouse or guide a few days ahead.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North Lebanon, above Kadisha ValleyEasyPhoto: Cedars of God · Wikimedia

Cedars of God Forest (Forest of the Cedars of God)

64 km from Beirut

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Ancient cedars on Mount Makmel slopes above 2,000 m
UNESCO site (1998, with Kadisha Valley)
Reforestation: 200,000 cedars planted since 1985, 180,000 surviving (Wikipedia)

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Wikipedia says visits are possible only with an authorized guide ('It is possible to tour if escorted by an authorized guide'). Walking down to Bcharre reported at about 1 hour by an older Time Out guide. Difficulty is an assumption from the short walks described, not stated by a source.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North LebanonHardPhoto: Qurnat as Sawda' · Wikimedia

Qurnat as Sawda (highest peak in Lebanon) from the Cedars

Time: 8.5 h

64 km from Beirut

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Summit 3,088 m
Views of Mediterranean and Bekaa
Plateau and snow fields

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Best season: Snow-free window not documented; one trip report in late March found deep snow and cornices
Route above treeline over scree and ATV track; weather exposure. Sparse signage near resort. One 2018 report (countryhighpoints.com) took about 8.5 hours round trip from hotel. No permits mentioned there.
Route type: out-and-back
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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North LebanonModeratePhoto: Horsh Ehden · Wikimedia

Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve trails

64 km from Beirut

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17.4 km2 reserve
Orchids and rich flora (Friends of Nature page, not opened)
Hiking Project lists 2 easy, 13 intermediate, 2 difficult trails

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Ministry of Environment sheet (via search result, PDF fetch timed out) says no entrance fee and open 8:00-17:00; L'Orient-Le Jour and a visitor review list fees that conflict. Guide reportedly optional; predefined trails with a map at the entrance.
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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South Bekaa / Mount Hermon foothillsHardArea photo: Mount Hermon · Wikimedia

Tour du Mont Hermon (Boukaat Loubnan), Mannara to Chebaa and Heberiyeh

Time: 5-7 days

about 64 km from Beirut

Official travel advice (UK FCDO, checked Aug 2026) warns against travel to parts of this area. Check current advice and local conditions before you go.

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Many Roman-era sites
Guided by 33 North with snowshoe and ski-pulka options

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Wikipedia says the Hermon summit sits in a UN buffer zone and Israel has held the slopes and summit since 1967 (and took the summit in Dec 2024). This area is highly security-sensitive. Treat as guided-only and check advisories.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Akkar, NorthHard

LMT Section 1: Qobayat to Qammouaa

Distance: 15 km
Time: 5.5 h
Ascent: 1200 m

about 100 km from Beirut

Official travel advice (UK FCDO, checked Aug 2026) warns against travel to parts of this area. Check current advice and local conditions before you go.

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Climb from Akkar lowlands to the Qammouaa plateau
Cedar and juniper forest at Qammouaa (per Lebanon Traveler)

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Only partly marked on the Qobayat side; follow white and purple LMT markings. Descent in N-S direction is only 129 m; S-N direction is 642 m up and 1216 m down. No dangerous passages per LMTA. Reach Qobayat via Halba.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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Lebanon, north to south along Mount Lebanon rangeHardPhoto: Lebanon Mountain Trail · Wikimedia

Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT), full route

Distance: 470-600 km

Passes 76+ villages at 570-2,073 m
Kadisha Valley and Cedars of God
Shouf cedar reserve
Hosted by guesthouses between villages

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Time: about 1 month end to end; 27 one-day sections of 9-24 km each
Best season: All year per Wikipedia (not verified by an official source; snow limits high sections in winter)
Sections are marked white and purple (some sections unmarked, e.g. LMT 18 and 19). Solo walkers are asked to email info@lebanontrail.org with dates and request the GPS track. Guesthouses and guides should be booked a few days ahead. Camping culture limited.
Route type: point-to-point
The map pin is the nearest village or reserve centre, not the exact trailhead.

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