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Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve

Keserwan  >  Lebanon

With an area of 6500 hectare, this protected area is home to a very rich flora and fauna. A large network of beautiful trails across different habitats.

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Zuletzt aktualisiert 3 April 2025

Beschreibung

Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve is located in the Kesrouan District, on the shoulders of the western slopes of Mount Lebanon Chain, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea to the West. It covers an area of 6500 hectares, at an altitude ranging between 350 meters in the North-West and 1,700 meters to the South-East.

Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve is of interest for soaring bird migration as well as various passerines. The setting is quite magical and very calming. A hike to the summit of Jabal Moussa will reward you with an exceptional panoramic view. The site's archeological heritage is also appealing, as well as it's beautiful karst rock formations.

Details

Zugang

Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve is located 50 km away from Beirut, and 20 km away from Jbeil. You can access Jabal Moussa from 4 entrances: Yahchouch (Assnawbar, 1 on map), Chouwan (2 on map), Nahr ed Dahab (Mchati, 3 on map) and Qehmez (Baydar el-shawk, 4 on map). Entry fee 4 $ (2025).

Access by car is possible via Chouwan (valley and lake) and Qehmez entance (mountainous karstic setting). There are several trails to explore the area. Depending on the trails chosen, trails range from moderate to very strenuous. The circular walk shown on the map is about 6 km.

On the website of the reserve (see link below) you can find more information on trails and access points.

Terrain und Habitat

Wald , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen , Plateau , Berg , Schlucht/Cliff , See

Bedingungen

Gebirgig , Felsig

Rundweg

Ja

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Möglicherweise hilfreich

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Ganzjährig

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Herbstzug , Frühjahrszug , Frühjahr

Route

asphaltierte Straße , unbefestigte Straße , Schmaler Pfad

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Schwierig/anstrengend

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß , Auto

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Nein

Links

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