Experience the thrill of the Sannine Church Extreme Winter Hike, held on January 4 with Highlanders961. Our photo gallery captures the breathtaking beauty of Sannine Mountain, snow-covered trails, and the unforgettable adventure of extreme winter hiking in Lebanon. From challenging ascents to panoramic mountain views, this hike is perfect for adventure seekers and winter hiking enthusiasts. Explore the snowy landscapes, Cedar forests, and scenic overlooks, and relive every moment of this Lebanon snow hiking experience through our gallery. Don’t miss the chance to see what makes extreme hikes in Lebanon so unique and inspiring.

On January 11, 2026, Highlanders961 completed an unforgettable snowshoeing adventure in Lebanon. The hike started from Laqlouq, crossing the snowy plateau toward Aaqoura, passing between the stunning Lakes of Laqlouq–Aaqoura, and finishing at the peaceful Saydet El Qarn Church. This moderate snowshoeing trail showcased the breathtaking winter landscapes of Lebanon, with calm, snow-covered paths and panoramic mountain views. Our photo gallery captures every moment of this January 2026 snowshoeing experience, highlighting the serene beauty of Lebanon’s mountains and the unique charm of winter hiking in Laqlouq and Aaqoura.

Bjerrine, a Maronite village in the Jbeil district, is known today as "The Ghosts Village"—a deserted settlement whose entire population is believed to have perished at sea about 110 years ago. The village's fate was sealed during the turmoil of World War I (1914–18) and the Great Famine of Mount Lebanon. After WWI began, the Ottoman Sultan issued a decree for compulsory military service. In 1915, the food blockade and deliberate starvation campaign enforced by Jamal Pasha, combined with a devastating locust plague, led to the loss of up to a third of Lebanon's population. The small village, administratively linked to Gherfine near Amchit, was a place of agricultural wealth, with inhabitants relying on crops, silk, and tobacco. However, the famine and the 1915 locust infestation destroyed their livelihoods. Driven by these conditions, the residents of Bjerrine gathered at the St. Elias Church square on a fateful evening in the autumn of 1915 and decided to emigrate to the United States. They locked their homes and headed to the coast near Jbeil at dawn. They boarded a ship hoping to reach America, but contact was lost. It was later confirmed that the ship sank, and all the inhabitants of Bjerrine perished. A Village Frozen in Time: No one ever returned to Bjerrine, and no key was ever brought back to open the locked doors. The village has been deserted for over a century, leaving its memories carved into the stone walls. Today, Bjerrine is a ghost village reminiscent of other preserved deserted towns in Europe, such as Craco, Graun, and Balestrino in Italy, or Oradour-sur-Glane in France.

We completed an unforgettable Lebanon hike, exploring Tannourine and Kfarhelda, passing old watermills, wooden bridges, the 700 stairs, and the Valley of Nahr Al Joz, ending at Kaftoun Bridge. The trail offered stunning views of rivers, waterfalls, pine forests, rocks, and panoramic landscapes, making it a perfect adventure for hikers, nature lovers, and photography enthusiasts.