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Boukaat Loubnan Trail: Anti-Lebanon Trail - Ras Baalbek Loop
This section starts from the monastery of the miraculous Lady of Ras Baalbek. It heads towards the "Tniyyet al-Ras" valley, known as "al-Sayl" or the flood. Estimately, it is a straight 20-minute walk before sloping up all the way to the cliff of St. Nicholas (Mar Koulia), where the scenery is breathtaking, as the cliff overlooks the Western Mountain Range and the North Beqaa area. "Mar Koulia" is a cave perched on a cliff. It generates water from its rocks all year long. Locals believe that this water is sacred. From the cave, the trail continues to the East toward the mountains of "al-Fekhe" region and crosses an old route thought to be the caravan route connecting Baalbek to Syria across the Anti Lebanon Mountain Range. The trail returns to Ras Baalbek and ends at the level of the town water reservoir. 

More information on Boukaat Loubnan Trail website.

Trail Highlight

Notable features include the monastery of the Miraculous Lady of Ras Baalbek, the Mar Koulia cliff, the views over the Western and the Anti Lebanon Mountain Ranges, and the old route known as the Caravan Route. Once in the town, one can also plan a cultural tour in Ras Baalbek for a duration of three hours, where you can visit the Roman temples, the Monastery of the Miraculous Lady, the old Pressoir, Mar Elian Church, Saint Thomas Church and other cultural and religious landmarks. Kindly note that these trails request a special permission from the Lebanese Army, which is only granted for Lebanese citizens with national IDs. Please call Boukaat Loubnan Trails to arrange you a guided hike. 

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Trailhead Location
Ras Baalbek +
Baalbek District, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
Lebanon
Trail caracteristics
Total Distance:
6 KM
Duration:
2H 30Min
Difficulty level:
Moderate
Ascension totale:
434 m
Descente totale:
322 m
Elevation Maximum:
1433 m
Elevation Minimum:
1000 m
Tips
Carry sunscreen with you
Take a hat or a cap
Take a water bottle
Wear comfortable shoes
Clothing appropriate for the season
Walking shoes
Binoculars