New Hiking & Swimming at Akoura – Roueiss

New Hiking & Swimming at AKOURA – ROUEISS

Trail: JANNET RWEISS – Water Channel Trail

Come and experience the pleasant moments of hiking along the bank of “Nahr Ibrahim” and swimming in the marvelous river ponds. The magnificent green forest mixed with oak, pine, and many other plant species makes the valley one of the best in the world.
(New Trail, it’s Really a Treasure)

HIKE LOCATION :

Akoura – Rweiss / Byblos District |1450 – 1150 meters above sea level, 69 km from Beirut.

WHEN :

Sunday, August 04, 2024

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 @ 7:10 AM

FEES:

19 $ /person or equivalent 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 $/person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (17$ per person).
Optional transportation by your own vehicles 15$ /person
There is a 100.000LL Extra Entrance fee to the pond.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

IMAGINE SOMETHING Exploring & Refreshing in this hot weather like shadow hiking trail and swimming in a beautiful pond under an amazing WATERFALL.

This event is the down part of the west mountain chain “Jabal el Mnaitra” in Akoura & Rweiss villages!
Akoura contains old historical churches, Saydet el Habs and a road that dated back to the Roman Empire. A huge panoramic breathtaking view and even the sea can be seen when weather conditions are especially good. It is not to be missed.
Rweiss, their Roueiss Cave or “Mgharet Rwes” is the 2nd largest cave in Lebanon, it extends around 7.5 km.

HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous
This hike is easy for LEVEL 5 and is about 7 km long. The hike starts at Akoura village, the trail is mostly straight at the beginning and the middle, and descendent at the end. You will visit many ancient historical churches, Mar Saba, Mar Geryes, Mar Botros, Mar Semaan (Roman temple), and the Roman road.

You will visit Saydet el Habs located upon the peak overlooking marvelous views like in Harissa, you will get the feeling of being on top of the world! Then you will descend a staircase of 600 steps and walk through an apple orchard, then head to the Rweiss cave. You will have lunch there, later will walk a Phoenician Roman dirty road and walk through an apple orchard near a water channel, to reach the beautiful ponds and explore our treasure.

Roueiss area is paradise on earth, beautiful new trail especially the part by the river.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses swimsuit, towel, 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 mention your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.