Serhel, Lebanon: The origin of the name Serhel is Syriac, meaning "the elevated wall." The town is known for its pine forest, which also has some oak trees, in addition to a number of springs, most notably the Spring of Seraal. At an elevation of approximately 2,600 feet, the village commands an impressive view of the lower Kadisha valley to the east and from higher up in its pine forest a view of the Sahel down to the city of Tripoli and the blue Mediterranean Sea.