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Lebanon's rugged
environment and natural beauty create breathtaking and unlimited
hiking
trails. These trails often pass through luscious greenery,
brooks, and historical sites, making any hike an enjoyable cultural
expedition. Trails are ranked according to
difficulty - Level 1 to 3 are usually easy trails set at a slow pace
with few hills; Levels 4 to 6 are intermediate in pace and fitness
requirements; Levels 7 to 9 are for more experienced hikers who want a
fast-paced, challenging trail up steep gradients.
Several groups and companies offer guided hikes - some exclusively,
others along with several other activities. Some non-profit
organizations offer walks that focus more on enjoying the countryside
and the company than on the Sport.
Companies
specialized in outdoor activities offer hiking trips in addition to a
host of other activities that include camping, canyoning, caving,
diving, mountain biking, rafting, sailing and more.
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Below are some of the
hiking locations Ikama recommends. There are many more which we
will be adding gradually. For further inquiry concerning this
activity, please
contact us. |
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Distance |
Elevation |
Nearest Villages |
Hike Duration |
Hike Levels |
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Mount Lebanon |
48km
from Beirut |
1900m |
Barouk, Ain Zhalta |
2-4 hours |
Easy, Medium |
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The Shouf
Reserve is a unique landscape covered with cedar, oak and
pine forests. The protected area is located at the
southernmost limit of the Cedar of Lebanon on the globe,
and claims the highest self-regenerating stand of cedars
in the Lebanon. It is exceptionally rich in its biological
diversity and is known to be the last remaining sanctuary
to shelter an extensive range of wildlife species in the
country.
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Location |
Distance |
Elevation |
Nearest Villages |
Hike Duration |
Hike Levels |
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Mount Lebanon |
42km
from Beirut |
800m |
Richmaya,
Mazraet el Nahr |
1-2 hours |
Easy |
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Ramlieh, above
Aley, is a space full of
Nature's colorful bliss, graced with fresh air that flows
through valleys coated with pine trees, sheltered by a
chain of mountains. A walk through the wilderness is an enchanting
experience where the sent of lavender and wild flowers
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Location |
Distance |
Elevation |
Nearest Villages |
Hike Duration |
Hike Levels |
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North Lebanon |
155km
from Beirut |
1500m |
Chambouq, Qobayat |
5-6 hours |
Medium |
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More on
Qammouah soon. |
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Location |
Distance |
Elevation |
Nearest Villages |
Hike Duration |
Hike Levels |
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North Lebanon |
124km
from Beirut |
2000m |
Ehden |
3-4 hours |
Medium, Difficult |
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Ehden
Reserve is situated on the upper northwestern slopes of
mount lebanon, ranging in altitude from 1200m to 2000m.
The temperature ranges between -2C in winter and 25C in
summer.
The Reserve is home to more than 500 species of flowering
plants, of which 57 are endemic to Lebanon or only to this
forest. This fact makes it the only natural site with such
a variety of plants like Diantus Karami, and
Astragalus Ehdenensis.
Many trails of various levels are possible to hike in the
reserve. Hikers can take the footpath which leads them to
the upper reaches of the reserve where they can admire the
breathtaking scenery and spectacular views.
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Location |
Distance |
Elevation |
Nearest Villages |
Hike Duration |
Hike Levels |
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Mount Lebanon |
54km
from Beirut |
900m |
Ibri, Janne |
2-3 hours |
Easy, Medium |
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The Nahr
Ibrahim valley offers a varied landscape and is considered
one of the most enchanting for hiking. The
impression is almost surrealistic as one makes his way
down the valley toward the river bank.
Perhaps the Namroud hill and Wadi Jabal Musa are the most
attractive spots which are covered by oak forests.
The forests extend to the valley below and reveal a rich
biodiversity boasting well over 35 kinds of trees and
flora.
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