Darb El Horsh – Darb El Nahr at Jahlieh village

Darb El Horsh – Darb El Nahr at Jahlieh village

🚶 Hiking at JEHLIEH

It’s Winter – Springtime!! and what better time to go hiking, and explore Lebanon’s amazing mountains, green flowery scenery, and sparkling Lakes!! The magnificent green forest mixed with oak, pine, and many other plant species makes the valley one of the best in Lebanon.

HIKE LOCATION :

Jahlieh / Shouf / Mount Lebanon.
=============== 300 – 450 meters above sea level, 35 km from Beirut.

WHEN :

Saturday, February 01, 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 @ 7:45 AM

FEES:

19 $ /person 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%. (17$ /person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (17 $ /person).
Optional transportation by your own vehicles 14 $ /person
There is an extra 100.000LL entrance fee to the site.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

Jahlieh area is paradise on earth, very beautiful trail especially the part by the river. Plenty of ponds and waterfalls spans.
The valley offers a varied landscape and it’s considered one of the most enchanting for hiking in the Shouf district.
HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous
🌿🥾 Level 4 (9 km, approx. 3:30Hr) will start from the village near the water source and take the path up into the forest, then in the middle of Darb El Horsh passing through trees and bushes where the views are remarkable. The trail will lead you to the old caves where will stop. Then will continue straight to the riverbank near Ain El Yasmin for lunch, relax under the shade of the trees and enjoy the sound of water. We will continue back along a trail Darb el Nahr offering many scenic spots, and leading to many lakes, waterfalls and old mills. From there will head to the bus.

Parts of this trail are manmade using wooden logs.

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.