2023-03-25 Kaftoun - Beit Shlala Loop | Ruta Kaftoûn, Liban-Nord (Libanon)- GPS track

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zahi.ramadan

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Distancia: 18,8 km
Desnivel positivo: 1.133 m
Dificultade técnica: Moderado
Desnivel negativo: 1.133 m
Altitud máxima: 513 m
TrailRank: 55
Altitud mínima: 170 m
Trail type: Circular

Tempo: 6 horas 23 minutos
Coordenadas: 1629
Fecha de subida: 27 de marzo de 2023
Fecha de realización: marzo 2023

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preto de Kaftoûn, Liban-Nord (Libanon)

Vista 307 veces, descargada 5 veces

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Descripción del itinerario

One of the most scenic and soul enriching trails in Lebanon.
The trail started from the outskirts of Kaftoun village near the Resto Cafe Nahr El Jawz. After walking for a 100+ meters on pavement, you turn left on a dirt road to start your adventure. another 500+ meters and you are walking by the Nahr (river) Al Jawz banks among orchards of oranges with the sound of the roaring waters in the back ground. Our first detour and stop was at the Kaftoun monastery - A structure built around 600 C.E. . This monastery is part chiseled stone and the other part is the cliff walls where the monastery is built. the monastery was opened (was off limits for visitors due to corona) and we were able to take a tour of the church and the place (there was a French couple before us). The trail continued going up and down by the river bank until we reached the hydroelectric power station; there you could see the structures where the workers stayed in when building the place. From this point on, you are treated to a trail of green pastors and cliffs leading you to the most famous waterfall of all: the Kfarhelda waterfall. The waterfall was alive and roaring and - as we got closer to it - doused us with splashing water (we were lucky not to have rain as forecasted only to get wet by the waterfall). After spendung a few at the waterfall, we made our way up to the Bsateen El Osee village where we had our lunch break. After lunch, the trail took a downhill slope and was as beautiful and scenic as the way in. We took the cliffs route walking high above the valley to get to our car.
This is a relatively long trail (21+ km) but worth every foot of it.

Puntos de interese

Go Left

Charcoal Pit

Farmers prune oak and other trees and make charcoal the classic way. They build a mound of the branches, cover them with leaves and dirt and light a fire at the top letting it burn slowly to make charcoal.

Go Left

Going left takes you on a detour to Kaftoun Monastery

Kaftoun Monastery

built around 600 C.E. this place belongs to the Roman Orthodox branch of Christianity. a feat to visit. Be considerate and respect the quietness of the place.