03/10/2026
AQOURA HIGHLANDS | LOOP HIKE
📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
This October, we head high into the Aqoura Highlands for a beautiful loop across one of Lebanon’s remarkable limestone plateaus.
Starting from Sahlet Rtiba, we follow part of the Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT) before connecting with the Aqoura GeoTrail, passing through Ain El Lebne and continuing towards Ain Rouma, before looping back to our starting point.
Expect wide-open mountain landscapes, high plateaus and the distinctive karst limestone terrain for which the Aqoura highlands are known.
The itinerary follows mainly dirt roads, with no major technical sections, but the distance, accumulated elevation and altitude require a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
🥾 Distance: 16.5 km
↗️ Ascent: +624 m
↘️ Descent: −633 m
⏱️ Walking time: 5–6 hours
🔄 Route: Loop
🥾 Terrain: Mainly dirt roads
⚡ Level: Moderate
⛰️ Environment: Mountain terrain
What to bring:
Hiking shoes, small backpack, minimum 2 L of water, snacks/lunch, sun protection, hat, sunglasses and warm/windproof layers. October conditions at altitude can change quickly, so come prepared for cooler temperatures and wind.
📍 Meeting point & departure time: to be communicated to registered participants.
Prior registration is required.
Whatsapp 03454996.
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