Baldati-Tannourine Reserve

The Tannourine cedars forest nature reserve protects one of

the largest and densest cedar forests in Lebanon. Ninety

percent of the trees in the forest are cedars. The unique

geography and topography of the forest has sheltered the

area from excessive tourist activity. The hiking trails,here, in

the rocky terrain of the mountains are not for the faint of

heart. However a trip to Tannourine is well worth it/ the

stunning mountainous landscapes, with cedars seemingly

defying gravity and growing on extremely vertical slopes, is

impressive. Visitors will also enjoy the opportunity to

discover rock-cut or naturally occurring grottos in their hike as

well as rare flowers particular to this high altitude terrain,

like the mountain tulip or Lebanese prickly thrift. The

Tannourine Cedars Forest Reserve is a beautiful, forested mountain

environment located just south of the Qadisha Valley. Tannourine is

home to over 60,000 ancient cedar trees, as well as a variety of

pines, poplars, and other tree species. The region is also rich in

natural springs and lakes, and has a high concentration of caves and

sinkholes.