Dear sunset lovers,
Ehden is located in the central northern side of Mount Lebanon, with a 1500-metre (at Midan square) elevation from sea level. It is 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Beirut, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Tripoli and 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Zgharta. Ehden used to be the sole residence for Zghartians prior to the establishment of Zgharta. It is known for its dry climate, water and forest. It is a renowned summer location, famous for its setting on the Mar Sarkis (Saint Sarkis) Mountain overlooking coastal towns and villages as far as Akkar to Shikka. A large number of local and overseas tourists visit Ehden annually.
Ehden is derived from Aramaic, meaning "the mountain’s base and slope".
Description of the trail:
This time our trail will be an advanced hike, starting from an altitude of 1550 m from the entrance of the reserve (Ain al Biyada). We will hike the first 4 kms inside the reserve and then we will take a road up to jeffiyeh, sahlet al hommayda, betleya, and then to the region of Mekyel daher (1850 m). We will take a flat road toward Ehden cross at an altitude of 1970 m where we can a observe and witness a panoramic view of the sunset overviewing ehden cedars reserve, the sea, akkar, mennyeh donniyeh, becharre mountains..
After watching the sunset, 3 kms or 45 mins easy walk to reach Ain Biyada entrance where the bus will be waiting for us.
After finishing the sunset hike, we will visit al Midane square and St Georges church to visit the statue of the Patriarch Estephan Doueihy
N.B.:
- Date: Saturday August 16 2025
- Destination: Ehden
- 120 kms away from Beirut
- meeting point in jal dib & downtown Beirut
- Plz don't smoke during the hike
- Visiting al Midane square and St Georges church
- we can pick up hikers on our way
- Follow the guide instructions
REMARK:
Early reservations is highly recommended by confirming your attendance on the event by calling Daniel on 70-196750 ( whatsapp-viber-sms-messenger ) or through visiting our website www.vincalibanotica.weebly.com and also VINCA LIBANOTICA page, group and instagram.
Meeting points :
1- @ 1:30 pm: jal dib near DHL and Banque Libano Francaise facing the Canadian embassy (we can pick our hikers that live on our way)
2- @ 1:00 pm: near Al Amine Mosque downtown Beirut.
Departure : 1:30 pm from Jal dib (plz be on time)
1:00 pm from Al amine mosque Beirut (plz be on time)
Max min Elevations : 1550 m - 1970 m - 1550 m
Hiking distance: 10.5 kms (level 6 moderate)
Total hiking duration : 5 hrs
Moving time : 4 hrs
Required materials : hiking boots, backpack, hat, 3L of water, windproof jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, healthy snacks, hiking stick, torch.
Fees: 20 USD or equivalent to the LBP market rate (including transportation, guidance, giveaways, but does not include medical insurance)
Entrance fees to Ehden reserve:
- For Lebanese 200,000 LBP
- For Foreigners 500,000 LBP
Group of 6 and more will benefit from 1 free hiking invitation
For info and reservation call:
Daniel Salameh 70 196 750
KEEP HIKING, STAY HEALTHY AND THANK YOU FOR NOT SMOKING ON OUR TRIPS
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Amioun, Meetups in Amioun.
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