About Ehden
Written by Ehdeniyat Team
Ehden (اٍهدن in Arabic) is a mountainous town situated in the heart of the northern mountains of Lebanon and on the southwestern slopes of Mount Makmal and Kornet el Sawda, the highest peak in Lebanon. Its occupants are primarily the people of Zgharta as it is part of the Zgharta District.
The mountain town is located 1500 m above sea level, and is 25 km from Zgharta, 110 km from Beirut (the country’s capital) and 30 km from Tripoli, Lebanon.
Ehden is a famous summer resort and touristic center often called "the Bride of Summer Resorts in the North of Lebanon" .
Gastronomy is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Ehden, especially in summer. Kebbeh Meshwyeh (krass), a traditional cuisine, is particularly notable in this town.
Ehden used to be the sole residence for Zghartians prior to the establishment of Zgharta. Ehden’s people are well known for their generosity and courage. It is known for it’s healthy dry climate, clear fresh water and beautiful forest.
It is a renowned summer location, famous for its wonderful setting on the Mar Sarkis (Saint Sarkis) Mountain over looking coastal towns and villages as far as Akkar to Shikka, Bsharri’s region and Kadisha Valley.
A large number of local and overseas tourists visit Ehden annually, where they enjoy it’s natural beauty and have a fabulous time in its resorts, hotels, clubs and restaurants
Ehden is a beautiful city renowned for its healthy environment, moderate dry climate and natural fresh water. It is one of the main summer locations of Lebanon. It is celebrated as the “Bride of summer resorts”, the Bride of North Lebanon, and the paradise of Eden. Ehden has earned these descriptions because of its beauty, mountainous elevation and amazing scenery.
You could reach Ehden travelling from Beirut through Tripoli, Zgharta, Arjes then Ehden, or from Beirut through Seika, Al-Koura, Seraal, then Ehden, or from Beirut through Baalbak, Al-Arz-Becharri, Kfersghab, then Ehden. The road from Zgharta to Ehden is considered as one of the most beautiful mountainous roads.
The mountain town is located 1500 m above sea level, and is 25 km from Zgharta, 110 km from Beirut (the country’s capital) and 30 km from Tripoli, Lebanon.
Ehden is a famous summer resort and touristic center often called "the Bride of Summer Resorts in the North of Lebanon" .
Gastronomy is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Ehden, especially in summer. Kebbeh Meshwyeh (krass), a traditional cuisine, is particularly notable in this town.
Ehden used to be the sole residence for Zghartians prior to the establishment of Zgharta. Ehden’s people are well known for their generosity and courage. It is known for it’s healthy dry climate, clear fresh water and beautiful forest.
It is a renowned summer location, famous for its wonderful setting on the Mar Sarkis (Saint Sarkis) Mountain over looking coastal towns and villages as far as Akkar to Shikka, Bsharri’s region and Kadisha Valley.
A large number of local and overseas tourists visit Ehden annually, where they enjoy it’s natural beauty and have a fabulous time in its resorts, hotels, clubs and restaurants
Ehden is a beautiful city renowned for its healthy environment, moderate dry climate and natural fresh water. It is one of the main summer locations of Lebanon. It is celebrated as the “Bride of summer resorts”, the Bride of North Lebanon, and the paradise of Eden. Ehden has earned these descriptions because of its beauty, mountainous elevation and amazing scenery.
You could reach Ehden travelling from Beirut through Tripoli, Zgharta, Arjes then Ehden, or from Beirut through Seika, Al-Koura, Seraal, then Ehden, or from Beirut through Baalbak, Al-Arz-Becharri, Kfersghab, then Ehden. The road from Zgharta to Ehden is considered as one of the most beautiful mountainous roads.
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