Hiking Qornet el Mzar Trail at Jabal Moussa

Trail 2: Qornet el Mzar Trail Level: Moderate Distance: 3.3km Duration: 2h15min hike Start point: Qehmez entrance End point: To be combined with another trail to reach an entrance Entry fees: 4 USD above 16 yrs, 2 USD under 16 yrs Guiding fees (optional): 30 USD + (15 USD transportation) Itinerary:

• Start your hike at Qehmez main entrance (1400m).
• Moderate uphill hike reaching Bir el Masbek, an old water cistern found carved in the karstic rocks.
• Uphill detour from Bir el Masbek towards Qornet el Mzar (1600m), the highest summit of Jabal Moussa that shelters ruins of a Roman temple and amazing 360⁰ view on the diverse landscapes surrounding Jabal Moussa; a true mix of nature and culture.
• Easy downhill hike towards the Cross of Yahchouch that was erected by Yahchouch youths on the summit of Jabal Moussa, overlooking the historical Adonis Valley.
• Take the same trail back to Qehmez main entrance, or combine it with another trail to reach Mchati entrance or Yahchouch side entrance.

  Description: This walk represents a true journey in time. You’ll learn how our grandfathers managed to survive on isolated land and discover the marks our ancestors left on the mountain’s steep slopes… A walk through open and dense mixed forest, where karstic landscapes of the mountain summit can be admired. The highlight of the walk is “Qornet el Mzar”, the highest summit of Jabal Moussa (1600 m) that shelters ruins of a Roman temple and amazing 360⁰ view on the diverse landscapes surrounding Jabal Moussa. Trail description source