Hiking trail in Hamat
by Ayaydeh zan
Jun 22, 2025
#hiking
a village in the Batroun District of Lebanon, located about 287 meters above sea level and known for its historical sites like ancient tunnels, monasteries, and coastal cliffs.
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🥾 Popular Hiking Trail: Hamat Loop via Ancient Tunnels
• Distance: ~3.3 miles (~5.3 km)
• Elevation gain: +165 m / –101 m
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Estimated time: 2–3 hours
• Highlights:
• Starts in Hamat village center
• Passes through light concrete roads into forest paths
• Includes ancient mountain tunnels (bring a flashlight!)
• Ends on cliffside paths with views of the sea
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🌄 Other Points of Interest Nearby:
• Our Lady of Nourieh Monastery (on Ras Chekka headland): A popular pilgrimage site with spectacular coastal views
• Phoenician and Roman ruins scattered around Hamat and the surrounding hills
• Olive groves and pine forests, especially beautiful in spring and autumn
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