The Best Hiking Trails in Aakkâr (Lebanon)

Qal‘at Nusayr an Nimr - Akkar Atika - Fneidek - Qamouaa

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robin richa

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Distance

4.81mi

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577f

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60

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An easy to moderate hike we discovered in this beautiful area of Akkar. The landscape, the greenery and the forest of evergreen pines/spruce show another rich biodiversity through the small rocky hills. Don't miss the "S...

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Qamouaa forest, Ain El Hajal, Qamouaa Fnaidek plateau and el Azer forest. (Loop)

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Captain Mohamed El Darazi

Distance

11.02mi

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2136f

TrailRank

58

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Very beautiful scenery during this hike. You will see rocks upon rocks in front of you, then you’ll see trees only. You’ll also see a small river, which is quiet big during the winter season. During this trail, we went u...

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Maqam El Rab temple (معبد مقام الرب)- Jaalouk river - Menjiz (منجز) - Horsh el aswad (الحرش الاسود) - Saydit el Qalaa monastery

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

5.02mi

Elevation +

935f

TrailRank

58

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Akkar end of year weekend, Day 3/3 (31/12/23) This is the third day of a long weekend with 33 North (Gilbert Moukheiber 03454996) in collaboration with two amazing local guides from Qobayat (Zeina) and Andqet (Khalil). I...

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Sea to summit Lebanon Part 1 : Sea (0 m)- Ras Masqa - Kfarzayna - Miziara - Bhairet Toula

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Rami Rachkidi

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Distance

18.08mi

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4849f

TrailRank

58

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63 km/ 4500 total ascent/ 25 hours total time This is the "first Sea to summit Lebanon", accomplished on June 12th 2021 at 7h30 am, from Sea level (0 m) to Qornet es Sawda (3088 m), the highest point in Lebanon and th...

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Karm Chbat (كرم شباط) - Wadi el Aswad (وادي الأسود)

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

7.29mi

Elevation +

2277f

TrailRank

57

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Akkar end of year weekend, Day 2/3 (30/12/23) This is the second day of a long weekend with 33 North (Gilbert Moukheiber 03454996) in collaboration with two amazing local guides from Qobayat (Zeina) and Andqet (Khalil). ...

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Qamouaa - Fneidek (Ghabet el Ezer)

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

6.09mi

Elevation +

1240f

TrailRank

55

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A superb trail from Qamouaa to Fneidek. Done in november 2022 (forgot to post it 😵‍💫). Must be very beautiful in spring! Details later

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Akroum ( اكروم) - Hossayn citadel (قلعة الحصين) - El Nir cave (مغارة النير) - El Sabeh valley (وادي السبع)

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

5.41mi

Elevation +

1352f

TrailRank

52

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Akkar end of year weekend, Day 1/3 (29/12/23) This is the first day of a long weekend with 33 North (Gilbert Moukheiber 03454996) in collaboration with two amazing local guides from Qobayat (Zeina) and Andqet (Khalil). I...

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Qammouaa-Ezer

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Norlena

Distance

5.27mi

Elevation +

807f

TrailRank

51

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The trail starts from qammouaa plateau, on a truck trail, up to reach the cedar forest. It reaches out to the 3 oldest trees of the area dating back to beyond 1500 years. The trail ends in the beautiful ezer forest, then...

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Qamouaa - Azer Forest Loop

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Carl ghassibe

Distance

10.46mi

Elevation +

1854f

TrailRank

50

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A visit to Azer forest before winter and before it is covered by snow. At this time of year oak trees are already leafless. The trail starts from a point near the asphalt road (make sure to find good and safe place to p...

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Track 05: Fneydik - Elezer forest

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tony aoun

Distance

3.73mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

50| 4.0

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Very pleasant hike and place during the 4 seasons. You can follow the trails or make your own. Just pin your start point to know your orientation and get lost in the area and enjoy it to the max ... If you are quite eno...

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151 : 20/12/2020. Tachaa to Quobaiyat

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Ziad Bayoud

Distance

13.02mi

Elevation +

2211f

TrailRank

49

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Best hike ever in Lebanon, although a bit tough and long. Recommend to start very early or do it when the days are long. Better have the guide Elyas Farris.

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Track 47: Aakkar Al Atiqa - Sahlet Al Qammoua

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tony aoun

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Distance

3.89mi

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522f

TrailRank

46

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Simply and by far one of my favorite places and hikes if not the best. Pleasant hike in the biggest Nordmann Fir (Abies Nordmanniana) trees forest in Lebanon. It was spring and I thought I was hiking in Switzerland or Ge...

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Al Aazer - En Nabi Khâled - Fneidek

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radwan.bachir

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Distance

6.56mi

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1115f

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43| 4.67

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The largest of Lebanon forest, Kamouha forest stretches from Fnaideq to Akkar el Atika in the caza of Akkar. Kamouaa is considered as the largest forest in the middle east. The Forest of the Iron Oaks (غابة العذر): Spec...

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Qatelbeh (Qobayat) - Wadi El Aswad

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

7.82mi

Elevation +

2215f

TrailRank

40

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Beautiful hike especially in autumn when you see a mixture of beautiful colors. Starting from Qatelbeh to wadi el aswad, you can see many types of old trees (junipers , firs, pines...). With Sports4life (Avedis Kalpak...

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Track 58: Qammoua Cedars Forest

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tony aoun

Distance

3.40mi

Elevation +

584f

TrailRank

40

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It was a very pleasant hike with gorgeous views over Akkar. No specific trail to follow but the trail is easy among the Abies Normandiana trees. The walk is for 4.5 km (I forgot to stop recording when I reached the car a...

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Qammouaa - En Nabi Khâled Hike

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John Saad aka Hikerwanabe!

Distance

6.07mi

Elevation +

1319f

TrailRank

39

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It was was one of those unforgettable Sundays with a healthy day Hike in Akkar along the trails of the mesmerizing Qammouaa Forest, all the way to the Ezer Forest (Iron / Hairy Oak)! Juniper Trees, Firs, Cedars.. you nam...

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2018-03-04 Sfainet Qaitaa - Oyoon Samak

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zahi.ramadan

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Distance

5.46mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

39

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This was more of a walk than the actual hike I usually partake in. However, it was great scenery that I don't regret participating; especially, that my wife joined me. We started from a sleepy Lebanese town, Sfainet Qait...

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2017-11-19 Qammouaa - Izr Forest: The Fall Hike

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zahi.ramadan

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

161f

TrailRank

39

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A beautiful area of Lebanon where there are more than 50 species of trees including cedar and Lizzab. An easy hike even for beginners. Hike started at 1752 meters above sea level and descended to 1292 meters. The weather...

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Qammouaa valley, Ezer Forest /Akkar

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Tiinii

Distance

6.39mi

Elevation +

472f

TrailRank

38

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Our hike started in Qammoua forest which is located in Fnaydek village of Akkar. It is distinguished by the abundance of juniper trees, cedar trees, oaks, cypresses, cedars and Cilician firs. We hiked through the forest...

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LMT Section 1 Qoubayiat - Tashea (Lebanon Mountain Trail)

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Gripoil

Distance

11.99mi

Elevation +

3740f

TrailRank

38

This track shows the section 1 of the LMT (Lebanon Mountain Trail). There is no signal of this trail altough the LMT Association is working on it. It is maybe harder than some other sections of the LMT to follow. Eve...

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Menjez

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roulayanni

Distance

6.52mi

Elevation +

1270f

TrailRank

37

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The trail starts at the Church "Saydit el Kal3a" in Menjez. You follow the LMT trail markings for a short while. We then went off trail to walk through the village. When then caught the LMT trail again and continued by...

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2016-05-08 Ammou3a 3izr Forest

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zahi.ramadan

Distance

5.87mi

Elevation +

469f

TrailRank

37

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An easy hike; good for beginners. Breathtaking scenery. 3izr forest contains 30 different tree species. Was a foggy day and I LOVED it.

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South East Aakkâr trail

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Yannis Sotiriou

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Distance

6.95mi

Elevation +

2293f

TrailRank

37

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A difficult route with no signs. Approaching the end of the route you will find red signs on the opposite direction. This route starts by following the road for a substantial time. 100m before reaching the peak you will ...

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Quamoua - Akkar Area

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GB 1

Distance

6.43mi

Elevation +

1211f

TrailRank

35

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Amazing Hike with Lovely scenery. The snow adds a distinctive charm to the view but a level of difficulty as well. The path is not very clearly visible with the snow covering the ground, make sure to have your GPS.

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Ammouaa

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GeorgeAy

Distance

6.60mi

Elevation +

1204f

TrailRank

35

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its 2.5 to 3 hour drive from beirut.. we happened to see the effects of the storm that knocked down many huge trees.. couldnt make it to 3ezr forest due to darkness.. but that shouldnt be missed.. one of the best hikes i...

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