Bkerki – Daroun hike

BKERKI – DAROUN HIKE

Amazing Trail, Darb Al-Moujawkal, darb el-Qamar, darb Mar Youhanna & darb el-Makery with Dale Corazon – L.E.

We invite you to a relaxing hike at Bkerki – Daroun area on Saturday, the trail prepared by the Lebanese Army Airborne Regiment, it’s between pine and oak trees. It’s wonderful!!!

HIKE LOCATION :

Bkerki – Daroun- Aintoura/ Kesrouan/ Mount Lebanon
=============== 220 to 450 meters above sea level
27 km from Beirut

WHEN :

Saturday, May 10, 2025

ENCOUNTER PLACE :

Mar Abda Church parking facing the New bridge, Jal El
================= Dib, @ 7:30 AM.
Driving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM

FEES:

10 $ including 🚌 transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (9$/person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (9$/ per person).
Optional transportation by your own 🚗 vehicles 5 $/person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

This time we are going for an amazing hike in the stunning mountain which covers the public domains around Bkerki in Kesrouan District.
It is a massive green space with a rich variety of fauna and flora. It is located on a hill with stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea on one side and the mountainous regions of Zouk, Aintoura, Harissa and Ghazir on the other side.

We will hike around 8.5 Km approx. together in one group as intermediate to easy level 5, along with uphill and downhill trekking for just 3 hours.
We will first visit the old Bchouche Church (Saydet Bchouche), situated in the heart of beautiful Bkerki beside the Patriarchal Palace, on a spectacular hill where lies old Phoenician houses, and strategic points of Keserwan Hills. Will get to walk along a track called “Darb El-Moujawkal”. Then will visit the old abandoned factory (Beit El Sabbagh) and the spring water stream. We will sit there at the amazing forest for a short while before continuing our loop and going back to where we originally started by taking the track Darb El-Qamar then Darb El Makeri.

At the end of our hike, we will watch Bkerki, overlooking the remarkable simultaneous sea and mountain, rich in breathtaking views.
Don’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest!

WHAT TO TAKE:

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:

Please Call 03 422 493 and by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.