Trail Brief
The Mount Hermon Tour Trail starts from the Al Manara (previously known as Hamara) village. The trail starts from one of the most beautiful and most preserved Roman Temples in Lebanon. The Temple is located outside the village in a valley separating Al Manara and Aita el Fokhar villages. From the temple, the trail climbs through the oak forest to reach the top of the hill. It then turns south to reach the Church of Saint Georges also known as Al Khodr. From Saint Georges, there's a 10-min walk on a paved road before the trail descends towards the village and slopes up again to the level of the town water reservoir. From that point, a contour line on a dirt road will lead up to an old goat farm. Here, hikers will cross a paved road to get to the other side and walk towards the Massawil area through a footpath that leads to the village of Bakka. In Bakka, you can visit the Roman Temple located inside the village and continue through Wadi Bakka towards Nabe Ayloun Shrine. From Nabe Ayloun, the hike ends with a descent towards Ain Eniyeh in Mdoukha village.
Style: Linear
Type Terrain: Paved Road / Footpath / Dirt Road
Best Season to Visit:
Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn
Trail Usage:
Trail Running, Hiking
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Mode of accommodation:
Mehde El-Fayek guesthouse: This is the first guesthouse that opened in the region. Mehde, along with his wife and children, prepare your food and manage your stay, ensuring you have everything you need and placing your comfort above anything else. You will feel home as you find yourself surrounded with this much love and generosity.
Al-Kanz Hotel – Rachaya: Al-Kanz Hotel is the only hotel in the region. It offers fresh food and good service.
Haramoun guesthouse: Haramoun guesthouse is a hotel and a lodging located in Daher Ahmar, Rachaya. Staying in any guesthouse is a great chance for hikers to interact with the local villagers and experience first-hand their way of life.
