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Boukaat Loubnan Trail: North-Beqaa Trail - Hermel To Kornet El Ashra
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Credit: Boukaat Loubnan Trail
Standing at an altitude of 2888 meters, Kornet El Aashra is the highest summit in Dinniyeh, Lebanon. Starting from Ain Al Bayda, the climb consists of ten small hills that lead up to the main peak, or Kornet El Aashra. Ain Al Bayda is located at the highland route, which is paved, and which connects the Hermel highland to the Dinniyeh region. Ain Al Bayda is in fact a drinkable water source.

More information on Boukaat Loubnan Trail website.

Trail Highlight

This climb is all about its scenery. You can’t help but fall in love with the beauty of Lebanon’s nature as you gaze to your right and left. As hikers climb on and on, they will be rewarded by the views of the North Bekaa high plateau, the Hermel high plateau, and the Anti-Lebanon mountain range on one side. The highest summit of Akkar called Orouba can be seen from the other side. The Lebanese Akkar coast can also be seen in addition to the Syrian coast. This trail also crosses the most splendid and biggest juniper trees in Lebanon. An extra bonus is that hikers may climb to Qornet Al-Sawda once they reach this trail’s summit.  We highly recommend to call Boukaat Loubnan Trails to ensure that you get guided by a local guide from the region. This section is also suitable as a winter destination. Back-country skiers and snowshoers can extend their stay at the Lazzab Lodge and enjoy snow hikes in the area. Once in Hermel it is worth extanding the stay to visit the Brissa Babylonean inscriptions, Qamouu el Hermel, Mar Maroun on the Assi river, venture into a rafting activity and enjoy fresh trout fish. 

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Trailhead Location
Ain El Bayda Region
Hermel District, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
Lebanon
Trail caracteristics
Total Distance:
9 KM
Duration:
7H
Difficulty level:
Advanced
Ascension totale:
732 m
Descente totale:
732 m
Elevation Maximum:
2888 m
Elevation Minimum:
2186 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