Shouf biosphere Reserve / Bmahray Ain Zhalta Forest

Location :

• Monzer Bouwadi

  23 March 2018

  Al-Shouf Cedar Reserve
  
  The largest of Lebanon nature reserves, Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve stretches from Dahr Al-Baidar in the north to Niha Mountain in the south. blanketed with oak forests on its northeastern slopes and juniper and oak forests on its southeastern slopes the reserves most famous attractions are its three magnificent cedar forests of Maasser Al-Shouf , Barouk and Ain Zhalta – Bmohary . These Cedar forests account for a quarter of the remaining cedar forest in Lebanon , and some tress are estimated to be 2,000 years old. The size of the reserve makes it a good location for the conservation of medium size mammals such as the wolf and the Lebanese jungle cat, as well as various species of mountain and plants.
  The Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve is a popular destination for hiking and trekking, with trails matching all levels of fitness. Bird watching, mountain biking and snow shoeing are also popular. From the summit of the rugged mountains, visitors will have a panoramic view of the countryside, eastward to the Beqaa Valley and Qaraoun Lake, and westward toward the Mediterranean.

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• Nina Sayegh

  18 March 2018

  Amazing place where calm and beauty heal our minds

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• Akram Rabah

  26 January 2018

  Great nature preserve with beautiful trails

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• Akram Rabah

  13 January 2018

  Beautiful cedar Forest natural reserve in Bmahray village. Please keep clean.

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• Tony Murfin

  29 November 2017

  Close enough to Beirut that you can see the city a distant pale smudge but a world away among the Cedars. Started on the Queen Elizabeth II Cedar Trail and then up mountain ridges overlooking an old limestone quarry on one side and the misy-filled Beqaa Valley on the other. Parking and shelter at the entrance along with cedar honey and other produce.

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• Abboud Anka

  18 September 2017

  Very nice place. Great hike but not easy. Highly recommended.

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• Wassim Gebara

  02 September 2017

  Needs more work from the government's end. The organisations are working hard and everyone should visit

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• Assem Nawam

  06 August 2017

  Fantastic views of cedar trees

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• Kasim Abuaisheh

  06 July 2017

  Beautiful views. There needs to be more done regarding trash along the trails.

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• Elias Makhoul

  07 June 2017

  One of the best hiking places in Lebanon

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• Fady Haddad

  06 January 2017

  Place of extreme serenity

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• Habib Helou

  21 November 2016

  Love it

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• Monzer Bouwadi

  21 November 2016

  The best part in lebanon

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