Hiking Trip to sfeereh – Roman Temples (New Trail)

Hiking Trip to sfeereh – Roman Temples (New Trail)

Sfireh hike event is unimaginable; it is an alliance of historical ruins, dense forests, and a clear view of the coast, Akkar plains. A strange combination of forests, and panoramic spots towards Sir El Donnieh, Qornet es-Sawda, Ehden, and Akkar. The coast is within view.

HIKE LOCATION :

Sfeereh or Sfireh/ Donniyeh/ In the North
=============== 1200 meters above sea level

WHEN :

Sunday, April 13, 2025

ENCOUNTER PLACE :

Mar Maroun Church Parking, Dora @ 7:30 AM

Driving directions to Mar Maroun https://dalecorazon.com/contact/
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:45 AM

FEES:

22 $ including 🚌 transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), coffee, energetic snack, professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (20 $ / person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (20 $ / per person).
Optional transportation by your own vehicles 15 $/person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

If archeology and history are of interest to you, the Sfireh region offers you a little-known site of great value.

Contrarily to what is commonly thought, the best-preserved Roman remains are to be found in the North of Lebanon, in the village of Sfireh. Situated in the sub-prefecture of Minieh – Dinniyeh, it shelters at least three Roman temples, one of which has kept the original height of its walls.

It’s one of the most beautiful hikes that will leave wonderful pictures in your memory. It has an Excellent Ecological Environment Filled with Woodlands, Orchards, and Groves.

HIKING LEVEL:

1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous.
Our hike will be one level:

🥈 LEVEL 4 to 5 (Approx. 3.5 hr) From the Sfeereh fortress to the old village, it will be an easy walk: the first part is uphill, the next one is at a hilltop overlooking great views. The lunch will be there on the top then downhill. During our hike, you will pass by beautiful landscapes, rich in the remains of ancient civilizations; you will remark sarcophagi, pines trees, rock shelters, old grapes, olive presses, Nawawiss carved in the rock, and Roman temples of Speeros. From the moment you start hiking until the moment you stop, there will be scenes that you want to cherish forever.

This magnificent location makes that destination one of the best in Lebanon.

On our way back to Beirut, we may stop in Batroun to drink freshly squeezed Lemonade.
Special? Yes! You will encounter a lot of unique things on this hike!

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.