The Best Hiking Trails in Baalbek-Hermel (Lebanon)

Chlîfa - El Yammoûné

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ismat ayash

Distance

11.86mi

Elevation +

2037f

TrailRank

59

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A nice trail through the roman green path to deir el Ahmar village in bekaa province. The green trail explores the Roman trail (Via Appia) one of the earliest and strategic Roman roads of the ancient Empire. Once connec...

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Dahr el Qadib - Qornet Fahed - Qornet Znanir - Qornet Es Sawda (black peak)

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

12.04mi

Elevation +

2982f

TrailRank

57

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Hiking to Qornet es Sawda starting from Dahr el Qadib. Tough hike on the knees with many steep ascents and descents. Have a pair of hiking poles to decrease pressure on knees. Long ascent to reach the first 3000er (Dahr ...

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2022-07-11 Qornet Sawda - The Four Summits

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zahi.ramadan

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Distance

16.65mi

Elevation +

3248f

TrailRank

55

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It could be done the easy way (reasonable humans) or the hard way (us a crazy group of 5 foolish and hungry humans). My neighbor wanted to go stand at the roof of Lebanon and the near East - I obliged. The trail started...

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Ouyoun Orghosh - Nabha - Rabiaa - Barqa - Ainata

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

12.22mi

Elevation +

1581f

TrailRank

54

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Nestled between the Western and Eastern Mountain chains, also known as Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges, the Beqaa Valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times and is known for its scenic viewpoints, v...

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221 17 July 2022 Black Peak summit القرنة السودة

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Ziad Bayoud

Distance

13.27mi

Elevation +

2146f

TrailRank

50

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A must do hike in Lebanon. Black Peak is the highest point in the Middle East. It is tough but different. Make sure you choose the right date and time.

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kornet el sawda

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philip hanna

Distance

14.02mi

Elevation +

2070f

TrailRank

46

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nice hike to and back from the highest peak in the middle east, not very difficult but long one with rewarding views

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2019-09-15 Black Peak (Qornet Es Sawda) Night Hike

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zahi.ramadan

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Distance

13.65mi

Elevation +

1946f

TrailRank

44

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It was a full moon and a perfect night to hike and watch the sunrise; and usually the best place is up in the mountains. In this case, it was the highest mountain in Lebanon (3088 meters). The hike started around 2:30 AM...

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Darb Ainata trail (Qrani trail)

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Rami Rachkidi

Distance

5.73mi

Elevation +

1191f

TrailRank

42

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Nestled between the Western and Eastern Mountain chains, also known as Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges, the Beqaa Valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times and is known for its scenic viewpoints, v...

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Qurnat as Sawda(Lebanon's Highest 8 Summits above 3000m)

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Edgar Awad

Distance

14.26mi

Elevation +

3602f

TrailRank

42| 4.67

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Lebanon's Highest 8 Summits above 3000m: Dahr el qadib, Qornet Fahed, Ez Znenir, Chafaq el Ouyoun, Qornet el Ghrab, Qornet Ouyoun, Wata el Ouyoun, Qurnat as Sawda ***Watch all my new adventures exclusively on my you...

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'El Elleh' Forest Loop - Jered Mrebbin

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Omar. M

Distance

2.17mi

Elevation +

627f

TrailRank

42

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You can park your car at "Jered El 3aleh" restaurant. You can have a quick breakfast and ask the owner (Ali) for guidance regarding the trail, if need be. You can plan a camping night there too near the restaurant. His m...

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Daher el Kadib to Tannourine Part 3

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Carl ghassibe

Distance

9.62mi

Elevation +

1250f

TrailRank

42

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From the highest point on the asphalt road we started our hike. About a 100 M of going up to reach the highest point of 2711 Meters where you can view clearly the anti-Lebanon mountains from side and kadisha valley, Trip...

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2017-06-03 3 Summits Qornit Sawda

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zahi.ramadan

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Distance

12.75mi

Elevation +

2828f

TrailRank

40| 4.0

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The Qornit Sawda hike is a MUST in one's life; you have to sit at the roof of Lebanon and let the view sink in. It is a difficult trail because of elevation (shortage of oxygen), high wind, and the occasional steep slop...

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El Yammouneh

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Distance

5.80mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

39

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The remote Yammouneh Nature Reserve is a wide fertile valley surrounded by mountains on all sides and a very popular destination in spring and summer. Its shallow fresh water pools attract a wide variety of flora and fau...

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Ouyoun Orghosh Ainata side trail on the North Bekaa Trail part of BOUKAAT LOUBNAN TRAILS.

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33 North

Distance

12.22mi

Elevation +

1381f

TrailRank

39

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This part of Boukaat Loubnan Trails, the North Bekaa Trail, a two day backpacking. We started on day 1 from Ouyoune Orgosh to Nabha, Rabiaa, Barka, to reach our camping spot in Ainata (wade el Khayl). For further details...

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Kornet El Sawda Sunrise Loop

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John Saad aka Hikerwanabe!

Distance

13.60mi

Elevation +

1969f

TrailRank

38

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It was about 2am when we kicked off our Trek heading towards “Dahr El Adib” (one of the Eight Lebanese 3,000ers) our first objective on our way to Kornet El Sawda, 3,088m - Lebanon’s highest Peak. The night was bright wi...

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Ornet el Sawda

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Distance

13.93mi

Elevation +

2014f

TrailRank

38

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Ornet el Sawda trail starting from Oyoun Erghoch wooden gate. Steady climb to reach the summit. The trail is very easy to follow, you won't get lost at anytime. It is also used by lazy dusting ATV crew :-) Long distance,...

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Mchaïtîyé - El Yammoûné

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John Saad aka Hikerwanabe!

Distance

6.44mi

Elevation +

640f

TrailRank

37

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Stunning views and landscapes all throughout our Trek around the Yamouneh reserve this weekend! Did you know that the Makmel Mountain range base starts at the far left of Yamouneh and goes all the way to Qornet Fahd (Le...

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Qasarnaba - Tamnine Fawqa via Ain el Kbireh

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ibrahimdirani

Distance

4.33mi

Elevation +

1066f

TrailRank

36

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A simple relaxing hike around the mountain overlooking Qasarnaba, locally known as al3a or fortress (القلعة). The hike starts with a mostly flat road with nice scenery over the cherry, vine and wild rose fields that are ...

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Dareb l Adra (Deir l ahmar) mrah l ouadi

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dany.s.here

Distance

5.35mi

Elevation +

925f

TrailRank

35

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Beautiful trail, especially during Spring season. You will be walking from "Saydet Der El Ahmar" to "Saydet Bechwat", passing by the amazing greenery of Bekaa valley. View to expect, mountains, and valleys.

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Cedars - Qornet Sawda

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roland owaida

Distance

10.39mi

Elevation +

1211f

TrailRank

33

Cedars - Qornet Sawda Started the Hike at the beginning on the Ski Slopes. the first Part was not saved due to a technical error, however it is shown within the way back path. There is a track underneath the ski chair...

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Hermel Qornet Al Ashra Summit

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John Saad aka Hikerwanabe!

Distance

6.31mi

Elevation +

2329f

TrailRank

32

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The highlight of my Al Terhal Trek took place on Day 4 as I was able to Summit Qornet El Aachra in the jerd between Donniyeh and Hermel, and which has an elevation of 2,888m! Amazing views over Mount Aruba, Marjhine, th...

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Yamouneh Ainata Trek

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John Saad aka Hikerwanabe!

Distance

11.30mi

Elevation +

2356f

TrailRank

32

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Despite a little sickness, I couldn’t let this go, and today I got my first contact with the Al Terhal “The Crossing of @boukaatloubnantrails_blt “ Trek !! The North Beqaa and the Anti-Lebanon Trails!.. In short I starte...

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Terhal Trail Oyoun Orghosh - Hermel

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John Saad aka Hikerwanabe!

Distance

10.62mi

Elevation +

1066f

TrailRank

32

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On Day 3 of my Al Terhal Trek we have moved from Oyoun Orghosh all the way to Al Hermel ! A magical walk in totally unknown territory for me as it was the 1st time I go beyond Oyoun Orghosh.. Juniper trees everywhere, an...

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Loop of the 3,000ers

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Mohamed Madhoun

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Distance

14.76mi

Elevation +

3914f

TrailRank

32| 4.0

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A great long hike covering the 8 3,000’ers of Lebanon. There is not marked trail but the route is easy to follow. You will need to start early as the day is long and need to carry water as no sources up there!

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Qornet es Sawda Summit Loop

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John Saad aka Hikerwanabe!

Distance

11.86mi

Elevation +

2165f

TrailRank

31

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Nothing beats a Qornet es Sawda climb right before the winter season to feel the first winter vibes.. A very healthy 21Kms. 720m Ascent. 7 hours journey into the most authentic and wild sceneries of Lebanon.. Maqial e...

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