| Mount Sannine جبل صنين | |
|---|---|
Mount Sannine as seen fromBeirut | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,628 m (8,622 ft) |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Lebanon |
| Parent range | Mount Lebanon range |
Mount Sannine (Arabic:جبل صنين /ALA-LC:Jabal Șannīn) is amountain in theMount Lebanon range. Its highest point is 2,628 m (8,622 feet) abovesea level in Lebanon. Mount Sannine, which has a base oflimestone, is the source of many mountain springs. There is an old 4th-centuryChristian church situated at the peak of the mountain. The city ofBeirut and theMediterranean Sea can be seen from the top of the mountain.[1]
With a prominence of 801 meters, it ranks as the 8th most prominent peak in the Levant Ranges and the 3rd in Lebanon.[2]
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 ofBeirut, theMediterranean Sea and surrounding landscapes. During winter time People come for some skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.[3][4]
33°57′N35°53′E / 33.95°N 35.88°E /33.95; 35.88