2019-05-05 Rashayya to Ain Hersha (part of LMT Section 25)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.27 mi
- Elevation gain
- 997 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 1,716 ft
- Max elevation
- 4,251 ft
- TrailRank
-
67
5
- Min elevation
- 3,368 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- 5 hours 24 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1122
- Uploaded
- May 5, 2019
- Recorded
- May 2019
near Râchaïya el Ouadi, Béqaa (Lebanon)
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Itinerary description
Rashayya Al Wadi is the most attractive little town seated on the western slopes of Mount Hermon. It lies in the South Beqaa, 85 km from Beirut. Rachaya El Wadi is a town of Heritage and history. Ain Hersha is another little village hosting an old Romanian Temple, built on the Edge of mount Hermon (Jabal Al Shaykh 2848 meters).
The hike started from Rashayya town square and moved south towards the village of Ain Hersha. The trail covered awesome landscape especially now that is covered with a green carpet adorned with a collage of spring flowers of all colors. On our left side you will see mount Hermon with whatever little snow capping it and on our right side there lies a chain of sleep west Bekaa towns with their red roof brick tiles. The trail was mainly on cow paths and dirt roads except for a small section of pavement (see way points); there is also a 200 meters moderate slope uphill climb to reach a plateau overlooking the towns of Kfarmishki, Libbaya, and Majdel Balhees. After this the trail started a downhill to reach the ruins of the Ain Hersha Roman temple and on to the town where the bus was waiting for us.
All in all, it was an easy hike under a great spring weather conditions. I recommend it.
The hike started from Rashayya town square and moved south towards the village of Ain Hersha. The trail covered awesome landscape especially now that is covered with a green carpet adorned with a collage of spring flowers of all colors. On our left side you will see mount Hermon with whatever little snow capping it and on our right side there lies a chain of sleep west Bekaa towns with their red roof brick tiles. The trail was mainly on cow paths and dirt roads except for a small section of pavement (see way points); there is also a 200 meters moderate slope uphill climb to reach a plateau overlooking the towns of Kfarmishki, Libbaya, and Majdel Balhees. After this the trail started a downhill to reach the ruins of the Ain Hersha Roman temple and on to the town where the bus was waiting for us.
All in all, it was an easy hike under a great spring weather conditions. I recommend it.
Waypoints
Waypoint
4,190 ft
Mount Hermon View
Mount Hermon is a tri-meeting point between Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. it is a beautiful view and I envy those who have the chance to wake up to this view every morning.
Intersection
3,528 ft
Turn Left
Intersection
3,535 ft
Turn Right
Waypoint
3,587 ft
View of Tannoura Village
Tannoura (Skirt in English) village lies above the towns of Bakkeefa (home of joy) and Bayt Lahya (House of entertainment).
Waypoint
3,540 ft
Asphalt Section Ends
there asphalt section of the trail starts at the turn right intersection (see previous waypoint) and ends here
Waypoint
3,792 ft
Silent Walk
as per directions of the guide, all hikers had to walk in silent for 10 minutes starting at this location.
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Hello Zahi, hope you're doing well. Do you think there's a possibility of a potential loop starting from the end of asphalt section passing by Beit Lahya and towards the ruins?
Hi Radwan,
I am not an expert on the area; but if there is a will, there is a way. I do recommend you contact Nizar Mhanna. send me an email to zahi.ramadan@gmail.com and will send you his mobile.
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Amazing place thanks for sharing