Chouwen Lake Hike & Swim

Forty-kilometers away from Beirut, at an altitude of 600m, you’ll find the heavenly Chouwen Valley. “Jannet Chouwen”, meaning the Heaven of Chouwen, is one of the most picturesque places in Lebanon! It’s well known for its beautiful nature and incredible views!

After picking you up from the hotel, we will head to Chouwen to start our 50 to 60-minute walk, also known as “The Lake Trail”. This trail overlooks the most beautiful views of greenery that will lead us to Nahr-Ibrahim: the river of immortal love (Adonis). After that, we will be close to reaching our desired destination: Chouwen Lake!

Upon reaching the Lake, you’ll start living the most amazing experience! You can have a swim in the Lake’s crystal-clear water, or even relax on the side-banks to take in the heavenly surroundings. After that, we will resume our hike to the top, in order to have an amazing Lebanese lunch while also enjoying the stunning scenery. 

The Jannet Chouwen hiking trip will take us approximately 3 hours, taking into consideration the time we're going to spend taking pictures and eating!

Don’t forget your swimming suit, hiking shoes, caps & most importantly: your water. 

Hike Duration: ~3 hours

Difficulty Level: Medium (6/10)

Distance: 5 Km

Elevation Gain / Loss: +180m / -180m

Altitude: 500m

What to wear

Wear comfortable shoes such as Hiking shoes (preferable) or running shoes and comfortable pants.

What to get

Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, additional pair of socks, and additional T-shirt.