Qurnet Al Sawda, Mountain summit in North Lebanon.
Qurnat as Sawda rises to 3,088 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in Lebanon and the entire Levant mountain range.
Medieval religious texts mention this mountain as the location where Noah planted a sacred tree after surviving the great flood, using seeds from Eden.
The name originates from Classical Syriac Qornet Sohde, meaning Martyrs Peak, referencing Christians who perished during 13th-century Mamluk campaigns.
The hiking trail extends 12 kilometers each way, requiring seven hours to complete, with access restricted between late April and early October.
The summit retains patches of eternal snow throughout the year, with some accumulations dating back hundreds or potentially thousands of years.
GPS coordinates: 34.30128,36.11513
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:52
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