BEST SEASON TO VISIT

For hikers, autumn and spring are the most temperate and enjoyable seasons for outdoor walks. For visitors who love soaking up nature's many colors, October is the best month to enjoy autumnal colors, and April to May are the best months to see the reserve in bloom.

MAJOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INSIDE THE RESERVE

Bird watching, hiking, and photography can be enjoyed throughout the year. The reserve has a camp offering outdoor educational activities for children during the week and for adults on the weekend. The precise activities depend on the season and vary from year-to-year.

For more information, please contact:
+961-(0)6-561800
+961-(0)6-660248
+961-(0)6-560189
www.horshehden.org

There are no archaeological sites inside the reserve. However, in the village of Ehden, you can visit some historical churches and monasteries, as well as the old souk in the historic part of the city. For example, the Church of St. Mamas (Mar Memas) is considered to be the first Maronite church constructed with stones in Lebanon.

Visitors may want to spend the night in Ehden or one of the other villages near the reserve. For a panoramic view of north Lebanon, visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Citadel (Saydet Al-Hosn), a modern church built in the shape of a star and located on a summit. Visitors will also not want to miss Al-Midan, Ehden’s historic souk characterized by traditional Lebanese architecture and filled with cafés, patisseries, and restaurants.