The Best Hiking Trails in Kaftoûn, Liban-Nord (Lebanon)

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Photo of Kaftoun - Majdal - Kfarhelda (Part of Nahr el Joz/ Darb el Mseilha/ Darb el Tahoun)

Photo of Kaftoûn-Kfar Hilda waterfalls-Nahr El Joz-Kaftoûn Monastery

Photo of Kaftoun - Kfarhelda Waterfall loop

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Kaftoun - Majdal - Kfarhelda (Part of Nahr el Joz/ Darb el Mseilha/ Darb el Tahoun)

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Rami Rachkidi
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Distance

10.45mi

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1834f

TrailRank

71| 3.67

This time my direction was north to Nahr el Joz, separating the casa of Koura and Batroun. I used to avoid this area because it is usually crowded especially the lower part of Darb el Mseilha trail. It's not a "high seas...

Wonderful trail with amazing sceneries, full of refreshing water and stunning Kfarhilda Waterfalls. Thanks Rami
Mohamad Jarrah

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Kaftoûn-Kfar Hilda waterfalls-Nahr El Joz-Kaftoûn Monastery

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Ray Kodsieh

Distance

12.58mi

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2034f

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68| 5.0

“A balcony” trail overlooking Nahr El joz (Walnut river) and then on ur way back u descend down towards the bottom of the valley to switch to “chasing the river” kinda trail. Very beautiful and diversified trail. First ...

Brilliant trail. Easy to follow. I sadly couldnt complete the exact route back to Kaftoun from Nahr el Joz as the river ...
Jason Kaakoush

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Kaftoun - Kfarhelda Waterfall loop

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Carl ghassibe

Distance

10.17mi

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1204f

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66| 3.67

Find a safe place to park the car. Here in photo labeled as start finish we have found a good place to park the car. After quick walk on the main road we have reached the dirt road to follow (Included in waypoints). Fo...

Very beautiful sceneries with untouched nature. It's not a loop yet it's a must do. Preferable during spring because of ...
Amrou Saade

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Kaftoun - Kfarhelda

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Nadananou
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Distance

10.22mi

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2802f

TrailRank

63

The hike starts at Kaftoun on a dirty road. After the first part, the road becomes a trail on the edge of the mountain like a "balcon trail". It follows water channels. The trail is very easy and continues that way for...

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2021-03-06 Kaftoun-Kfar-Helda Waterfall

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zahi.ramadan
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Distance

10.09mi

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2641f

TrailRank

62| 4.67

If your trail has waterfalls, in Lebanon, I recommend that you do it late winter-early spring; the snow would be melting and the falls would be at their extreme strength. This trail was to visit the famous Kfar-Helda wa...

Beautiful trail and very well documented!
karlsader

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Kaftoûn - Nahr El Joz - Mseilha

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georgioassaker

Distance

3.84mi

Elevation +

505f

TrailRank

62

A very beautiful hike for the spring or autumn, you start from the Kaftoun Monastery where you will come across huge orange trees and bamboos. The trail is right next to the river. We did a mistake where we missed the br...

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Track 125: Kaftoun - Mejdel Loop

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tony aoun

Distance

7.82mi

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1378f

TrailRank

60

It was a late afternoon hike, after a long monday at work. I needed to get out and I always had in mind this place. I was prepared for a night hike because I wouldn't be able to complete the hike before sunset. I parked ...

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Kaftoûn - Nahr elJouz - kfarhelda waterfall - darb ElTahoun

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Rania Talal
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Distance

10.32mi

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2231f

TrailRank

57

This hike is one of the greatest hikes ever! The variation of the sceneries was mind blowing. Rich history, beautiful ruins, magnificent waterfall, and ends with a rich farm that can water your mouth! What else could you...

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2023-03-25 Kaftoun - Beit Shlala Loop

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zahi.ramadan
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Distance

11.68mi

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3717f

TrailRank

55

One of the most scenic and soul enriching trails in Lebanon. The trail started from the outskirts of Kaftoun village near the Resto Cafe Nahr El Jawz. After walking for a 100+ meters on pavement, you turn left on a dirt...

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Kaftoûn - Nahr L jouz - kfarhelda Waterfalls

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Rania Talal

Distance

10.08mi

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2178f

TrailRank

55

As a launch of our new coffee shop (steampunk Specialty Coffee) we have organized a new out activities community where we explore the mountains and several places and give back to our community while hiking. This was our...

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Kaftoûn

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malc.

Distance

4.65mi

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728f

TrailRank

53

Really nice walk/hike on a perfect warm springtime day.. quite east and very interesting with a great mix. Parked and walked down towards the Monastery of our Lady of Kaftoun (where it is said that our Lady Mary made an ...

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Kaftoûn

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Omar. M

Distance

4.72mi

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446f

TrailRank

53| 3.67

Lot of parking spaces on the main road at the start of the track. This trail will get you to Mseilha Fortress. Very easy hike, perfect for family outing. You will pass by olive trees, El Joz River and camping sites. Keep...

Great for all levels.
J KM

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Kaftoun kfar7ilda

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ziad abboud

Distance

10.84mi

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3179f

TrailRank

52

Relatively easy trail, Amazing waterfalls (I give away all my tracks in order to spread the love of my country Lebanon if you find trash on the way and can pick up one trash item, you would have made my efforts worth...

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kaftoun - kfarhelda waterfall

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philip hanna

Distance

11.41mi

Elevation +

1785f

TrailRank

52

amazing trail, not difficult yet long, the trail is a loop from kaftoun to kfarhalda waterfall and back. we parked in kaftoun and followed a dirt road toward the upper water tank that feeds the holcim hydroelectric power...

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2023-05-14 Kaftoun Trail To Bsateen Osi Waterfall With SRC

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zahi.ramadan
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Distance

10.89mi

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3468f

TrailRank

52

This trail has many names: Kfarhelda, Bet Shlala, Boxmayya, etc. We started the trail from KAftoun and walk clockwise, to reach the waterfalls then back by the Nahr Jawz bank passing by the Kaftoun Monastery and back to...

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Kaftoûn - Ijd Aabrîne

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saade

Distance

5.29mi

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

52

The trail goes from Kaftoun to Mseilha. It’s a very easy and clear path. You just have to follow the water canal. We found old houses, bridges and many many resting spots on our way. There is also a camping site. The wal...

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Kaftoûn - Loop

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Wissam Akiki

Distance

6.51mi

Elevation +

361f

TrailRank

49

Kaftoûn hike is an easy one recommended for everyone. Most of the yime we walked on the paved water canal. The trek is marked with 2 yellow lines for easy guiding. The scenery is amazing, the trees and flowers, the river...

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Kaftoûn

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Raji Zakharia

Distance

6.50mi

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1165f

TrailRank

49

Part of Darb El Museilha or also known as Darb El Tawahine (Mills). As it’s name implies the valley if filled with ancient mills which adds beautiful scenery to this trail. Sadly you will encounter some garbage in variou...

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Kaftoun - Kfarhelda

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Elie Gemayel

Distance

9.53mi

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2028f

TrailRank

49

Don't try this trail at this time of the year or while the river is high, as there are places where you need to cross the river and it is extremely dangerous. Either tuen back or do it at another time, maybe in April. Ot...

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Kaftoûn - kfarhilda

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ismat ayash

Distance

9.76mi

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1270f

TrailRank

46

A very beautiful trail from the village of Kaftoun to kfarhilda water falls. It is really amazing, especially the mighty waterfall, moderate level full of breathtaking sceneries and vibrant landscapes. Best to walk from ...

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Loop around Nahr el Joz River

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Olivier Boudart

Distance

6.71mi

Elevation +

945f

TrailRank

46| 3.34

A very nice and easy hike along the river. A mix of agricultural road and trail. Second half is in a forest. You can have your lunch towards the end of the track, right after the abandonned windmill, you can cross the...

I don't know if we took the right path but at some point we reached a ciment path that we had to follow all the way. It ...
Zazounette84

this was a very nice trail, went there with my wife and my 7 months baby in a hiking carrier.
assaadharb

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Kaftoûn nahr el joz

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ismat ayash

Distance

8.37mi

Elevation +

322f

TrailRank

43

Easy trail spans from the beginning of jawz river to msaylha dam back and forth. Full of water on the way with stunning scenery. We did about 14km in 3.5 hours.

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Kaftoûn - Kfar Helda Waterfall - Nahr el Joz - Majdal

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Jason Kaakoush

Distance

11.90mi

Elevation +

1667f

TrailRank

41

One of the most beautiful trails I have trekked in Lebanon. Along the trail you will come across Aqua Ducts, Water Resevoirs, Waterfalls, Water Mills and even historic Turkish Baths. I tried doing the full loop fro...

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154 : 6/3/2021. Kaftoûn to Kfarhalda water falls loop

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Ziad Bayoud

Distance

9.53mi

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1017f

TrailRank

41

A must to do new trail, where you will see 2 major water falls. Moderate hike that should be done in March.

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Kaftoûn Monastery - Start of Mseilha Walkaway [LooP]

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Marya Sadek
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Distance

4.30mi

Elevation +

486f

TrailRank

40

The hike starts from the nuns' monastery in Kaftoun. Right before the monastery's entrance, you will find a small trail to your right, which leads to an old bridge that takes you across the river. From there make your wa...

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