v2.webp){kind=logo}
- Horsh Barouk Cedar Forest — The classic cedar stand everyone pictures when they think of Lebanon: dense, ancient Cedrus libani groves with some massive, gnarly trees. Trails thread through the pines and offer quiet, photogenic spots for sunrise or late-afternoon light.
- Ain Zhalta-Bmohray Cedar Reserve — A neighboring cedar pocket that feels wilder and more compact than Barouk. It’s great for short loop hikes and seeing cedar ecology up close without the crowds.
- Barouk Mountain viewpoints — Rugged ridges and lookout points that give sweeping views over the Bekaa Valley on one side and the coastal range on the other. On a clear day you can watch dawn or dusk light flood whole valleys — excellent for landscape photography.
- Spring-fed streams and waterfalls (Ain spots) — Small springs and
- Horsh Barouk Cedar Forest — The classic cedar stand everyone pictures when they think of Lebanon: dense, ancient Cedrus libani groves with some massive, gnarly trees. Trails thread through the pines and offer quiet, photogenic spots for sunrise or late-afternoon light.
- Ain Zhalta-Bmohray Cedar Reserve — A neighboring cedar pocket that feels wilder and more compact than Barouk. It’s great for short loop hikes and seeing cedar ecology up close without the crowds.
- Barouk Mountain viewpoints — Rugged ridges and lookout points that give sweeping views over the Bekaa Valley on one side and the coastal range on the other. On a clear day you can watch dawn or dusk light flood whole valleys — excellent for landscape photography.
- Spring-fed streams and waterfalls (Ain spots) — Small springs and cascades drop through oak and cedar woodlands; perfect for a picnic and cooling off after a hike. These water points also attract lots of birds and small mammals.
- Hiking network and the Cedar Trail sections — A mix of day-hikes and longer treks that weave between cedars, oak forests and traditional villages. Trails vary from easy strolls to steep, rewarding climbs — take good shoes and a map or local guide.
- Birdwatching and raptors — The reserve is a magnet for birds of prey and woodland species. Scan the ridgelines for hawks and eagles; smaller songbirds flit in the understory. Bring binoculars and go early.
- Traditional mountain villages and cultural patches — Small Shouf villages near the reserve add a human touch: stone houses, terraces and shepherding scenes. They’re handy as trailheads, and a great place to grab simple local food after a day outdoors.
Spotted a mistake or missing something? Contact us.
Pigeon Rocks Boat Ride Beirut (Raouche Rocks)
Paragliding activity in Lebanon
Paragliding Trip Over Jounieh bay
PRIVATE Beirut Historical Walking Half Day Tour
Lebanon Tour Jeita Grotto -Harissa & Byblos Castle, pickup+Guide
Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Harissa Full-Day Tour from Beirut
Private Jeita Grotto, Harissa Cable Car, Byblos & Dog River Tour
Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers
Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour
Best Backpacking
.jpg)
Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.