Wadi El Salib full trail (Faytroun- Qlayaat- Kfardebian)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 9.35 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,169 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 3,169 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,659 ft
- TrailRank
-
74
4.8
- Min elevation
- 1,958 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 3 hours 33 minutes
- Time
- 4 hours 2 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2707
- Uploaded
- April 3, 2020
- Recorded
- April 2020
near Ech Chattoûh, Mont-Liban (Lebanon)
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Itinerary description
A mix of solo hiking, trail running and some meditation in coronavirus social distancing time! Back to my favorite place in all seasons. Spring time at Wadi el Salib which makes trail running pleasant without summer heat. Starting from the lowest point after Deir Chemra village and going up till the old bridge (you can visit the old houses on your way). From the old bridge, you can reach 3 towns: Faytroun, Qlayaat and Kfardebian. I reached them in this order but you can do it in any order. Note that the trails to Feytroun and Qleiaat share a common part. I reached the first building or house in each town, so it's easier to use google maps in case you want to start the hike from any of the three towns. While the valley, Qlayaat and Feytroun trails are well maintained, Kfardebian trail is more challenging for trail running (easy for hiking). The trails done here are easy to find and follow. I already tried to hike The Christ and Jouar trails but couldn't find a clear trail. Avoid them if you are not searching for trouble! Total ascent around 1000 m for 15 km of nice trails. Enjoy and keep our Lebanon clean!
Waypoints
Car park
2,037 ft
Waypoint
Panorama
Photo
Archaeological site
Intersection
Bridge
Campsite
Picnic
Information point
Summit
Wilderness hut
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Hi Rami. Thanks for tracking this trail. Is this the one that includes the kfardebiane waterfall and a part along a river?
Hi. This trail doesn't include Kfardebian waterfall which is located higher in Kfardebian (Nabeh el Laban). My trail is in wadi el salib where Nahr el Kalb runs.
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I only did the Feytroon and Qlayaat sections and they were very easy to follow.
Hello Mr Rachkidi, I am willing to do half of the trail from Kfardebiane Saha down and then back do you advise? I have already done part from down up and it is very pleasant
Hello Nagib. Yes it will be very pleasant! Once you catch the top of my recorded trail in Kfardebian, you can go down to the old stone bridge and continue on any part of tge trail before going back to Kfardebian. Enjoy your hike and happy new year!
Thank you doctor and Happy New Year to you and your family
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Hi Rami, this is Ray,
I recently joined Wikiloc, i admire ur hobby and became fan of ur activities.
I thought you might be interested to share with you a loop trail i did in Wadi El Salib in which I integrated two loops u already did there and would be great to share ur thoughts on that.
You might know my wife Celine Feghali and we hope we can catch up for a hike one day. 😏
Hello Ray! Thank you for the review and for following my trails! I will check your recorded interesting trail and write my comment there. Best regards to the family especially Celine :) Keep hiking :)
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Great trail !
Thank you Bachir!
Hello is this trail currently available?
Hello Betty. Yes it is.
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Brilliant trail, one of the best I've done in Lebanon. Good footpaths and clear guidance from Rami
Thank you Emily for the review! Keep hiking and exploring beautiful Lebanon :)