Lebanon's Mountain Trails: From Cedars to Sea

By Praise Debrah

Lebanon's Mountain Trails: From Cedars to Sea invites readers on a transformative journey through Lebanon's rugged and breathtaking mountains. Written in a first-person narrative, this book follows the Lebanon Mountain Trail - a 470 km trek stretching from the northern villages near the Syrian border, through the holy Qadisha Valley, ancient cedar forests, the central highlands, and finally descending to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast.
Through detailed descriptions of valleys, ridges, and forests, the book captures the essence of Lebanon's diverse landscapes. Readers encounter the country's rich history, including Byzantine monasteries, Crusader fortresses, Roman temples, and villages that have preserved their traditions for centuries. Along the way, encounters with local farmers, shepherds, and monks reveal the hospitality, resilience, and enduring spirit of Lebanon's mountain communities.
This book is more than a travelogue - it is a guide, a memoir, and a cultural journey. With practical advice for hiking, including trail tips, maps, seasonal guidance, and safety considerations, it equips adventurous readers to follow the author's footsteps. Each chapter combines the thrill of discovery with reflective insights on nature, history, and human connection, making it an inspiring read for both armchair travelers and active hikers.
Whether you are drawn to the smell of ancient cedar forests, the sight of terraced mountainsides, or the stories hidden in quiet valleys, Lebanon's Mountain Trails: From Cedars to Sea offers a deep and immersive experience. Discover Lebanon as few outsiders have: through the rhythm of your footsteps, the kindness of strangers, and the beauty of landscapes that have endured for millennia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXMJNTK1
• ISBN13: 9798271363870
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"