Chouane Lake, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon

4.5 (8 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Chouaneh Bodies of Water

Green heaven

This lake as well as the trail leading to it are just marvelous. The trail is dusty and a bit rough but I didn’t mind such adventure at all. Once you reached the lake, don’t waste a second to get into the freezing river! The water is really nice and the place is clean compared to other places in Lebanon. I recommend that you go there on week days if you’re able because it gets really crowded on the weekends.
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, Chouaneh, Lebanon.

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4.5 based on (8 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5Drhusseiny M 5:00 PM Aug 25, 2018
    Amazing
    The road itself is an adventure (there are no fences and only for one car), so be careful and do not go late. Once you reached Jabal Moussa reserve, you pay LL 8000 and you choose which trail you want. They offer you a map. Regarding Lake Trail, there are indicators showing the way. Most of it is assured by cables. It is about 45 minutes hiking, depending on physical condition and if you have children with you. Sometimes it is steep, you have to climb, to walk on stone or wood stairs, but it really worths it. You will arrive to a wooden bridge where you can take pictures like seen on net and the lake appears in all its beauty. The last 20 minutes you will enjoy a steep descending, so dress properly and walk careful. The lake is taken from fairy tales: it color turquiose, clear water, you can see deep; you can fish also. We took a bath in its warm water. It is a reward for all your efforts. Rest and prepare for return; it will seem longer, because now you will be ascending. Remember to take water with you and some sweets to refresh your power! If you are too tired, you can remain overnight in chalets.
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  • 4Roula 5:00 PM May 12, 2019
    Beautiful scenery
    The drive up from the highway is ok until the last 20 mins, it becomes tight (fits 1 car) so be prepared to give way or back up a bit. The Chouwen late is part of Jabal Moussa Nature reserve. There is an entrance fee of LL 8000 - you are given a map and a few instructions. The trail to the lake is marked and in some parts has metal railing on the side. It takes about 1 hour (depending on how fit you are) - there is a wooden look out point with amazing views on the way. The way back is a bit tougher as it starts with Uphill for about 20 mins. The lake (river) is usually cold (even in summer) and at the moment no swimming is allowed as due to very heavy rains/long winter - the current is very strong. Well worth the trip as you enjoy the nature

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