Bekaa Sefrin Pine Mountain

Bekaasafrine, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

40 mountain's peak

Bekaasafrine, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Zahlan Grotto

Sir, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Sfireh Forest

Sfireh, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Sfireh Temple

Standing alone on a mountain ridge in the Danniyeh region of northern Lebanon, the Roman temple of Sfireh remains a silent witness to a forgotten chapter of antiquity. Likely built in the 2nd or 3rd century AD, the temple is one of many rural sanctuaries left behind by the Roman Empire across the mountainous landscapes of ancient Syria.

The structure reflects a blend of Greco-Roman design and local influences. Its layout is rectangular, set on a high podium accessed by a central stairway, with a front façade marked by six elegant columns—likely of the Corinthian order. Side columns once surrounded the structure in a peripteral arrangement, echoing the grandeur of Roman temple design.

The inner sanctum, or naos, was probably dedicated to a now-unknown deity—possibly a local, imperial, or celestial figure, as commonly found in the mountain temples of Lebanon. Built entirely of local limestone, its finely cut stones were laid without mortar, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of the time.

Unrestored and still off the main tourist trail, the Sfireh temple offers a rare and poetic experience: that of encountering a forgotten monument suspended in time, set between earth and sky.

Sfireh, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Donnieh Cedar Forest

Wadi El Njass, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Karm El Mohr Cedar Forest

Wadi El Njass, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Ain jbab

Afqa, Zgharta District

Kaferbinin Juniper Forest

Kfar Bebnine, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Kfar Bebnin Juniper Forest

Kfar Bebnine, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Ouyoun el Samak Lake

Watiyeh w Harf El Siyad, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Tell Chima plain

Qemmamine, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve

A mythical place, a real emblem of the Lebanese forest heritage, Horch Ehden is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Lebanon. In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and the UNDP (United Nations Development Program), this place enhances the value of the environment and the biodiversity. The Lebanese writer Jabbour Douaihy won the Saint-Exupéry Prize in May 2000 thanks to the book he wrote about this famous nature reserve: “The Soul of Horch Ehden Forest” (L’âme de la forêt Horch Ehden).

The reserve is 3.5 km away from the North of Ehden: a calm and prosperous village of the Middle-Ages that is famous for its Souk.

Covered in snow, or touched by sun rays, the forest mountain mass is exceptionally rich. It is certainly the ideal place to stroll during any season of the year.

This reserve boasts an incredible variety of flora and fauna, with an abundance of rare species. There are 23 different kinds of reptiles and amphibians, as well as a diverse range of birds such as falcons, pelicans, and eagles, including 57 rare species such as the wood pigeon. In addition, the reserve is home to an astonishing 1,030 species of plants and flowers, and 39 tree species such as pine, fir, and cedar.

Horch Ehden Reserve plays a very important role in Lebanese tourism. It welcomes numerous tourists and visitors during the year. Many touristic and sports activities are available for all ages and tastes, including excursions, mountain climbing, and more. Exciting tours and guided visits are also available.

Ehden, Zgharta District