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The best waterfalls in Lebanon

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Lebanon. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

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#1 · 255 m drop

Baatara Gorge Waterfall

Tannourine · Mount Lebanon · Lebanon

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**Baatara Gorge Waterfall (Batara Sinkhole Waterfall)**

Located in northern Lebanon in Tannourine, Baatara Gorge Waterfall is a truly unique natural formation. Unlike typical waterfalls that drop along a cliff edge, this one plunges directly into a massive sinkhole-like cave and passes through three natural limestone bridges stacked like suspended overpasses across the gorge.

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The cave is extremely deep and appears bottomless. There are no protective railings at the site, so standing near the cliff edge can feel quite unsettling.

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