Qurnat as Sawda'

#11 among destinations in Lebanon

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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Qurnat as Sawdā, is the highest point in Lebanon and the Levant, at 3,088 meters above sea level. It is found at the peak of Mount Lebanon, a mountain range in the Bsharri District, North Lebanon. ()

Local name: القرنة السوداء Elevation: 10131 ftProminence: 7851 ftCoordinates: 34°18'5"N, 36°6'54"E

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Qurnat as Sawda' – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cedars of God, Gibran Museum, Mount Lebanon.

5.5 miSW
, Natural attraction, Historical place
Cedars of God
141 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lebanon's high mountains, the Cedars of God stand as a majestic testament to both natural grandeur and historical significance. This ancient forest, one of the last vestiges of the extensive forests of the Lebanon cedar that once thrived across...
6.5 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum
Gibran Museum
167 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bcharre, Lebanon, the Gibran Museum is a tribute to one of the country's most beloved literary figures, Khalil Gibran. This museum, once a monastery known as the Monastery of Mar Sarkis, is the final resting place of the poet, artist,...
~700 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Lebanon
4 min walk • Mount Lebanon is a mountain range in Lebanon. It averages above 2,500 m in elevation, with its peak at 3,088 m.