Jannet Chouwen Hike & Swim
Hiking and 🤽 Swimming at JANNET CHOUWEN
Come and experience the pleasant ⏳moments of 🚶 hiking along the bank of “Nahr Ibrahim” and 🤽 swimming in the marvelous 💧 lake. The magnificent 💐🪻🌺 green forest mixed with 🌳oak, 🌴 pine, and many other plant species makes the valley one of the 🌫️ best in the 🪩 world.
📌 HIKE & SWIM LOCATION : Jannet Chouwen / Nahr Ibrahim.
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Keserwan, 600 meters above sea level, 40 km from Beirut.
⏳ WHEN: Thursday, June 11, 2026
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🕢 ENCOUNTER PLACE: Saint Abda Church parking
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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:
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25 $ including 🚌 transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, coffee, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (20$/person)
Every 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip.
Optional transportation by your own 🚗 vehicles 5 $/person for the first time.
There is a 4$ extra entrance fees to Jabal Moussa Reserve. For under 16 years the entrance fee is 2$.
📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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Janneh, as the name reveals, is a piece of heaven on earth and the lake is known as Jannet Chouwen
Nahr Ibrahim or “River of Abraham” is also known as river Adonis (river of immortal love) relative to the myth of Adonis and Astarte in Phoenician mythology. Today, it is one of the tourist attractions in Lebanon, being the place where the ancient god Adonis died, and the river became red with his blood.
The valley offers a varied landscape and it’s considered one of the most enchanting for hiking in Jbeil Caza.
HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous
Level 4 (5 km, approx. 2:30Hr) will start from Chouwen village near the water source and take the path in the village, then in the middle of “Jabal Moussa” passing through trees and bushes where the views are remarkable. The trail will lead you to the marvelous lake “Jannet Chouwen”. You will have lunch at the lake bank, relax under the shade of the trees and enjoy the sound of water. You may benefit from a swim in the clean transparent water as well. From there you’ll head up to the bus.
WHAT TO TAKE:
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Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include 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:
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Please Call 961 03 422 493 and by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.