Col des Cèdres to Kniset El Rab Loop (Makmel Mountain Ridge)
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Feltöltõ
Trail stats
- Hossza
- 18,86 km
- Szintemelkedés
- 455 m
- Nehézségi szint
- Mérsékelt
- lefelé
- 700 m
- Max elevation
- 2 703 m
- TrailRank
- 34
- Min elevation
- 2 310 m
- Trail type
- One Way
- Idõ
- 5 óra 23 perc
- Koordináták
- 17058
- Uploaded
- 2025. június 15.
- Recorded
- június 2025
közel Maqial el Qalaa, Baalback-Hermel (Liban)
Megtekintve 100 alkalommal, letöltve 2 alkalommal
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Itinerary description
One of the most hikes I’ve always wanted to do again was the stunning section from Col des Cèdres to Kniset El Rab, tracing the majestic ridgeline of Mount Makmel. This part of the mountain is truly something else — rugged, wild, and breathtakingly beautiful, with sweeping panoramic views that stretch endlessly across Lebanon’s highest peaks.
What made this journey even more special was following in the footsteps of the “Highlanders” participants via the trail blazing done for the event — making navigation easier without second-guessing the route.
From the moment I set foot on the trail at Col des Cèdres, I was struck by the serenity and vastness of the landscape. The ridge offered everything I love about high mountain hikes: a sense of elevation, isolation, and awe. Reaching Kniset El Rab — a place of deep silence and spiritual stillness perched high above the Bcharreh District (the second highest Church in Lebanon at 2,335m) — felt like a fitting end to a deeply rewarding journey.
It’s rare to find a trail that combines physical challenge, natural beauty, and cultural depth so seamlessly. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience the heart of Mount Makmel in all its glory.
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Col Des Cèdres to Kniset El Rab and back!
What made this journey even more special was following in the footsteps of the “Highlanders” participants via the trail blazing done for the event — making navigation easier without second-guessing the route.
From the moment I set foot on the trail at Col des Cèdres, I was struck by the serenity and vastness of the landscape. The ridge offered everything I love about high mountain hikes: a sense of elevation, isolation, and awe. Reaching Kniset El Rab — a place of deep silence and spiritual stillness perched high above the Bcharreh District (the second highest Church in Lebanon at 2,335m) — felt like a fitting end to a deeply rewarding journey.
It’s rare to find a trail that combines physical challenge, natural beauty, and cultural depth so seamlessly. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience the heart of Mount Makmel in all its glory.
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Col Des Cèdres to Kniset El Rab and back!
Waypoints
Waypoint
2 588 m
Start
Waypoint
2 703 m
Lap 2
Waypoint
2 629 m
Lap 3
Waypoint
2 594 m
Lap 4
Waypoint
2 615 m
Lap 5
Waypoint
2 564 m
Lap 6
Waypoint
2 444 m
Lap 7
Waypoint
2 330 m
Lap 8
Waypoint
2 333 m
Lap 9
Waypoint
2 413 m
Lap 10
Waypoint
2 479 m
Lap 11
Waypoint
2 518 m
Lap 12
Waypoint
2 466 m
Lap 13
Waypoint
2 405 m
Lap 14
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2 423 m
Lap 15
Waypoint
2 431 m
Lap 16
Waypoint
2 326 m
Lap 17
Waypoint
2 341 m
Lap 18
Waypoint
2 588 m
Start
Waypoint
2 703 m
Lap 2
Waypoint
2 629 m
Lap 3
Waypoint
2 594 m
Lap 4
Waypoint
2 615 m
Lap 5
Waypoint
2 564 m
Lap 6
Waypoint
2 444 m
Lap 7
Waypoint
2 330 m
Lap 8
Waypoint
2 333 m
Lap 9
Waypoint
2 413 m
Lap 10
Waypoint
2 479 m
Lap 11
Waypoint
2 518 m
Lap 12
Waypoint
2 466 m
Lap 13
Waypoint
2 405 m
Lap 14
Waypoint
2 423 m
Lap 15
Waypoint
2 431 m
Lap 16
Waypoint
2 326 m
Lap 17
Waypoint
2 341 m
Lap 18
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