Shouf Biosphere Reserve

4.7/5
(202) · Nature reserve in Maasser Ech Chouf, Lebanon
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4.7/5 · 202 reviews
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Jan 2, 2024
Lovely place I visit and revisit again and again Beautiful landscape and extremely hospitable staff with a varied boutique at the entrance with souvenirs and yummy honey produced Fresh air that penet…Full review by arwaelzein
Nov 6, 2022
The Barouk cedar reserve should be visited in each season…each season has a different charm, with the yellowish colors, the lights are amazingFull review by SunshineBeirut
Oct 16, 2022
Peaceful, green, well-managed and clean…a total antidote to the noise and garbage of everywhere else in Beirut. There are gentle and challenging trails to follow depending upon your fitness and appet…Full review by Claire W

Questions & answers

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Hi, do I need my hiking boots in this area or would trainers be ok?
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Trainers are ok if no rain
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How much is the entrance fee and if the bus is uo to the entrance only how could one get into the reserve
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Hi, As far as I remember, the entrance fee was 7 to 10 thousand Lebanese Liras. As for walking from the entrance gate to the cedars area, it is too long. In the summer time, all vehicle …
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Hi, As far as I remember, the entrance fee was 7 to 10 thousand Lebanese Liras. As for walking from the entrance gate to the cedars area, it is too long. In the summer time, all vehicle were allowed to drive up to the top where you can enter the cedars' forest.
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Is it a good place for camping?
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It s beautiful. I think camping is allowed.
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Answer by Jose E · Dec 21, 2018
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Are there places to bring/eat a picnic lunch?
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You are not allowed to eat "on site" but there are some restaurants where you can eat in, or buy take out and enjoy it as you walk around town. This is a small town so don’t …
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You are not allowed to eat "on site" but there are some restaurants where you can eat in, or buy take out and enjoy it as you walk around town. This is a small town so don’t expect much outside of the site except for plenty of souvenir shops. The area in general is full of hiking trails and historical sites. Check out Shoufcedar website.
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At the Barouk entrance, is there a walk of 20-60 minutes that you can see the cedars? Or do you have to go deeper into …
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At the Barouk entrance, is there a walk of 20-60 minutes that you can see the cedars? Or do you have to go deeper into the reserve?
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An hour is sufficient to get up to some of the cedars. The guides are very helpful so just tell hem what your time constraint is.
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