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Trip 626: Hiking in Ammiq Wetland


🌿 Hike with Us in the Heart of Nature! 🐦
📍 Ammiq Wetland – Bekaa, Lebanon
🗓️ Sunday, April 6, 2025

Hey nature lovers! 🌞
Ready for an unforgettable day surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, rare birds, and serene wetlands?

Join Footprints Nature Club on an easy and scenic hike through the magical Ammiq Wetland, Lebanon’s largest swamp and a vital stopover for migrating birds. 🦆🌍

🚶‍♂️ We’ll begin our journey under the majestic Barouk Cedar Reserve, walking through oak and pine forests, and ascending to Tallit El Saalouk, where panoramic views of the colorful Bekaa Valley and the wetlands await! 📸

Then, we'll descend into the wetlands and explore the new trail winding through the heart of Ammiq – a nature lover's paradise with stunning scenery and the soothing sounds of wild birds.

🔹 Distance: 10–11 km
🔹 Level: Easy – suitable for all ages 🧒👵
🔹 Altitude: 1050 m → 870 m
🔹 Slope variation: 150 m
🔹 Hiking time: Approx. 4 hours

🦜 Don’t forget your binoculars – the birdwatching tower is a highlight of the trail!

✨ Let’s disconnect from the hustle and reconnect with nature. Bring your friends, your good vibes, and your love for the outdoors!

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Must Have

The normal hiking gear that you can find on our website in the page "How to Prepare?".

Your personal insurance.

Cost Fees

Trip cost 20 L.L., includes:

The trip's fees will be 20$, covering:
  • Transportation from and back to Beirut
  • Cost of the guides

Additional 5$ shall be paid for the Reserve entrance.

Gathering Place & Time

Our gathering will be at the traffic lights on the crossroad of the General Security building الأمن العام and El-Mathaf المتحف region in Beirut. You can park in the parking nearby starting 7:00 AM...

We will start on Sunday 06 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 AM.
The bus will move at 07:35 AM.
 We will stop for breakfast on the way. We might be obliged to do some modifications to the plans as needed during the trips.
We will finish on Sunday 06 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 PM.

Hikers' Tips
  • 01

    Be Kind to Yourself

    KNOW YOUR ABILITIES; CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE HIKE.

  • 02

    Be a Lightweight

    THE LESS YOU CARRY, THE MORE ENJOYABLE THE HIKE.

  • 03

    Avoid Huffing and Puffing

    IF YOU CAN TALK WHILE YOU ARE WALKING, YOU ARE WALKING THE PERFECT SPEED.

  • 04

    Take a Break

    TAKE A TEN MINUTE BREAK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY HOUR.

  • 05

    No Food, No Fuel, No Fun

    DRINK FREQUENTLY AND EAT OFTEN.

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