More information on Boukaat Loubnan Trail website.
This section encompasses numerous points of interest, chief among them Qanayet Sit Balkis, Wade el Maawlej, Khirbet el Dmayneh shepherds, and the cross of Al-Qaa. Once in the town of Al-Qaa, hikers can enjoy a rural tour consisting of vising the old mud houses, the Lime workshop, Fakher ed Dine remaining castle, the statue of the Virgin Mary, the serene Al-Qaa lake, the watermill, Saint Elias and Saint Rita churches, and Georges Farha residence. The Sitt Balkis Canal is another point of attraction. There’s a castle next to it known as The Castle of Sitt Balkis, which used to also take water from this canal, thus the inspiration of its name. Kindly note that these trails request a special permission from the Lebanese Army, which is only granted for Lebanese citizens with national IDs. Please call Boukaat Loubnan Trails to arrange you a guided hike.
