nature and sports

It is considered one of the touristic sites that were added to the list of nature reserves in the Shouf area in 2005. Its area is wide and is an excellent location for hiking.

Raydan means the mountain elevation or the part protruding from it. Huwwat Raydan is a natural site and a unique vertical geological rocky component. It is more than 70 meters deep and its crater’s diameter is 40 meters. It is circular and is surrounded by a rocky flat surface on the southern side of the crater, in addition to trees and various plants. The bottom of the sinkhole can be clearly seen from the top and from all directions. The sinkhole contains a big cave on the north side of the bottom where rainwater gathers in a small lake inside the cave. It is said that a farmer from Bani Aajlin Arab tribe that was residing in Baakline, was farming on the edge of the upper sinkhole, so the bull slipped and took the farming tools and the farmer down with it. The farmer was named Raydan and they both fell to the bottom so the sinkhole was named after him: Huwwat Raydan (Raydan’s sinkhole).

It is the old passage that used to connect the center of the Maan region in Baakline through the valley to the town of Deir El-Qamar for communication between tribes at the time. It is a wonderful location for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

It was established in 2004 on a 15,000 km2 hill. It is located on the river road in Baakline and includes a semi-Olympic pool, terrace, restaurant and summer halls for different celebrations amid a breathtaking nature.

In 2014 Firas Ajwad Hamza established this club for horseback riding training and horse taming at the entrance of Baakline, believing in the importance of keeping this elegant sports alive which is linked to our Arabic history. The club trains horseback riders of all ages and has authentic Arabic and foreign horses.