Shouf Biosphere Reserve Hike | Jbaa-Mresti to Qaraoun Lake Viewpoint 🇱🇧

Join us on the ultimate Shouf Biosphere Reserve hike! After a failed attempt, we finally reach the summit above Qaraoun Lake, hiking Lebanon’s Jbaa-Mresti trail to 1,800m elevation. 🌄 From anxiety and bruises to laughs, slips, and snow—this trail tested our limits both mentally and physically.

We share honest moments, real struggles, and the joy of finally completing a trail we gave up on two years ago. If you're looking for hiking inspiration in Lebanon or curious about hidden nature gems like Jbaa and Mresti, this one’s for you!

📍 Trail Info:
Jbaa to Qaraoun Lake viewpoint
⛰️ Total elevation gain: 600m
🚶 Distance: 11.5 km round trip
🔄 Trail type: Loop
📱 Trail App Used: Wikiloc

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – In This Video
00:37 – Starting Point: Shallalat al-Zarqa Airbnb Base
02:31 – Trail Begins: Shouf Biosphere Entrance
06:09 – Panic Mode: Slippery Trails & Inner Battles
11:10 – Hike Reaches 1,780m: Finally a Flat Land!
13:58 – The View from the Summit: Qaraoun & Bekaa!
16:21 – Completing the Hike: Trail Back Down
18:54 – Shallalat Al-Zarka: Food and Souvenirs
21:23 – Back at the Airbnb: Airbnb Tour
23:05 – Goodbye Baakline: The Meaning of Ties & Knots

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