Trail Brief
The trail starts under the Manara Hill in Rachaya from the Blaita area and follows the dirt road contouring the mountain, crossing past a goat farm. After the farm, a footpath leads towards Mount Hermon. This trail does not climb to Mount Hermon but goes along it. Once inside the mountain, the footpath will lead to "Foht Hima Hassan" a wide sinkhole. From the sinkhole, follow a dirt road leading towards the Fakiaa region and Khirbet Bou Hadideh. The area is abundant with ancient archeological ruins, scaterred ruins, and military trenches from World War II. The trail ends in Birket el Fakiaa. This trail can be connected with the Lebanon Mountain Trail section from Rachaya to Hasbaya. This trail can also be extended to reach the village of Tannoura and Ain Hercheh to respectively visit ancient ruins and the Roman Temple of Ain Hercheh.
Lenght: 12 KM
Duration: 3H 0Min
Grade: Moderate
Style: Linear
Type Terrain: Footpath / Dirt Road
Start: Rachaya
End: Al Fakiaa Rachaya
Nearest Town: rachaya
From Beirut: 1H 50Min
Total Ascent: 408 m
Total Descent: 594 m
Highest Point: 1462 m
Lowest Point: 1122 m
Best Season to Visit:
Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn
Trail Usage:
Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Hiking
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Mode of accommodation:
Mehde El-Fayek guesthouse: This is the first guesthouse that opened in the region. Mehde, along with his wife and children, prepare your food and manage your stay, ensuring you have everything you need and placing your comfort above anything else. You will feel home as you find yourself surrounded with this much love and generosity.
Al-Kanz Hotel – Rachaya: Al-Kanz Hotel is the only hotel in the region. It offers fresh food and good service.
Haramoun guesthouse: Haramoun guesthouse is a hotel and a lodging located in Daher Ahmar, Rachaya. Staying in any guesthouse is a great chance for hikers to interact with the local villagers and experience first-hand their way of life.
