Mount Sannine
{{Short description|Mountain in Lebanon}}
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جبل صنين
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| location = Lebanon
| range = Mount Lebanon range
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Mount Sannine ({{langx|ar|جبل صنين}} / ALA-LC: Jabal Șannīn) is a mountain in the Mount Lebanon range. Its highest point is 2,628 m (8,622 feet) above sea level in Lebanon. Mount Sannine, which has a base of limestone, is the source of many mountain springs. There is an old 4th-century Christian church situated at the peak of the mountain. The city of Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea can be seen from the top of the mountain.Jin and Krothe. Hydrogeology: Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, page 170
With a prominence of 801 meters, it ranks as the 8th most prominent peak in the Levant Ranges and the 3rd in Lebanon.{{Cite web |last=PeakVisor |title=Mount Sannine |url=https://peakvisor.com/peak/mount-sannine.html |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=PeakVisor |language=en}}
Tourism
The mountain features diverse trails ranging from easy to challenging, with some routes taking approximately 3 hours to reach the summit. From the summit visitors can see a view of Beirut, the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding landscapes. During winter time People come for some skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-31 |title=Mount Sannine in Lebanon |url=https://guide.moovtoo.com/LB/en/nature/detail/mount-sannine-4451 |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=guide.moovtoo.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Mount Sannine: Explore Lebanon’s Majestic Peak |url=https://www.lebanontours.info/mount-sannine.html |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=Lebanon Tours and Travels |language=en}}
See also
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070927185628/http://www.bloggingbeirut.com/images/feb07/mountainPanoL.jpg Panorama photo of Mount Sannine]
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Category:Tourist attractions in Lebanon
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