Baatara Gorge Waterfall

The Baatara Gorge Waterfall near Tannourine, discovered in 1952, is another must-see in Lebanon. It is regarded as one of the world's most stunning waterfalls. The Baatara Gorge Cascade boasts natural rock formations that geologists say were constructed millions of years ago, in addition to the stunning waterfall and its cooling waters where you may take a bath. It is also known as the "Three Bridges Chasm" because of the three bridges that dangle above the limestone cave, which is said to have existed when dinosaurs were still alive. Hikers and tourists flock to the Baatara Gorge Waterfall today to photograph the stunning Lebanese beauty.

The waterfall cascades 255 meters into the Balaa Pothole on the Lebanon Mountain Trail, a Jurassic limestone cave. The Three Bridges Chasm is a five-minute excursion into the valley below, where three natural bridges rise one over the other, overhanging a chasm falling towards Mount Lebanon, as one travels from Laklouk to Tannourine. During the spring thaw, a 90–100-meter cascade cascades down behind the three bridges and into the 240-meter chasm.

Location: Tannourine El Faouqa, North Governorate, Lebanon
Opening Hours: Daily (best time to visit is in the morning)
Entrance fee: free