Nahr el kaleb, Kornet el hamra, Zekrit trail
NAHR EL KALEB – KORNET EL HAMRA – ZEKRIT, Hidden gems
Amazing 🚶 New Trail, it is a magical destination full of charm, a nature like no other.
Come and join us this Friday, May 1st, Labor Day, for a FREE 🚶 hiking and cultural event at Nahr el 🐕 Kaleb.
We look forward to sharing this wonderful experience with you!
📌 HIKE LOCATION : Nahr El-Kaleb, Zekrit, Qornet el Hamra – Mount Lebanon
===========+=== 15 to 400 meters above sea level
15 km from Beirut.
⏳ WHEN : Friday, May 01, 2026
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🕢 ENCOUNTER PLACE : Mar Abda Church parking facing the New bridge, Jal
================= El Dib, @ 7:45 AM.
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM
💰 FEES:
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For free, 0 $ including professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Event by your own 🚗 vehicles and carpooling.
📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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The nature of the region from downstream the hill we are going to see; the hill of “Qornet el Hamra”, located at an altitude of 400 m above sea level. A big Cross stands there overlooking the area.
It will be the perfect place for hiking, will be a moderate one with some downhill, will walk around the borders of the cliff to reach the river of 🐕 Nahr El Kaleb; will have enough time for fun, photo shooting, and rest.
We will gather at 7:45 AM in front of the Nahr el Kaleb concrete bridge in Dbayeh (river side) and start our march towards the Rock of Nahr el Kaleb (Open Museum). Afterwards, we will take the staircase over the tunnel to reach the foothill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The views are remarkable — don’t miss them!
The historical inscriptions found at the mouth of the Nahr-el-kalb (Dog River, the Lycus of the Romans) represent a unique combination of history and geography.
A total of 17 plaques have been traced, all on the south bank except for one on the north bank. The single stele on the opposite side of the river was the work of the Neo-Babylonian king Nebuncadnezzar II (604-562 BC). Rameses II left no less than three inscriptions between 1290 and 1224 BC, when he marched into Phoenicia.
🌿🥾 HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous
Our hike will be one level:
🥈 We will walk approximately 10 km, level 4 plus, for about 3 hours and 45 minutes. There will be a breakfast stop at Jamile Bakery in Qornet el Hamra. We will start the hike at the main entrance, which will lead us to a beautiful border river carved by water millions of years ago. You can take as many photos as you like there. From there, we’ll proceed to the impressive water mill and the great stone bridge that still dominates the scene, offering a stunning view over the gorge.
If time permits at the end of the hike, we will visit the ancient Monastery of Mar Abda Mochammar (Saint Abda the Guardian), located atop the mountain. It was built near a pagan temple over an old grotto and has been considered a site of pilgrimage and devotion for generations. The monastery is an oasis of peace. The grotto is reputed to be miraculous, often sought after to grant fertility to women who are sterile.
🎒 WHAT TO TAKE:
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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.
==There will be a breakfast stop along the way==
☎️ FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:
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Send a Whatsapp msg to: +961 03 422 493 mentioning your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.