Stunning Peaks: 5 Best Mountains to Climb in Malaysia

Stunning Peaks: 5 Best mountains to climb in Malaysia

Sarah Khan

17 Oct 2016

updated the 14 November 2016 à 11:26

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Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in Malaysia, majestically looms over the surroundng rainforest of Mount Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sabah, Borneo.
More than 40,000 people attempt to summit the mountain every year, though not all succeed. It is one of the most conquerable peaks in the world, and does not require any special climbing equipment.
Photo: Getty Images
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Gunung Ledang
Gunung Ledang is the highest mountain in the state of Johor and is located in its own national park. Located merely a couple of hours by car from both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, it is not surprising that it is a popular mountain among climbers and tourists alike.
It takes approximately 5 hours to scale to the summit, and the spectacular natural scenery makes the climb a truly rewarding experience. Fun fact: a popular folk legend surrounding this mountain is that the spirit of a celestial princess who once lived on the mountain still lingers till today.
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Gunung Tahan
Gunung Tahan, the highest mountain in peninsular Malaysia, is the most challenging mountain on this list.
It's generally regarded as a difficult mountain to climb, as it can only be reached via a long jungle trek spanning over 100 kilometres long, that traverses other mountains, rivers, and extensive rainforests. As such, only experienced trekkers accompanied by a guide should attempt to scale it.
Photo: Gunung Tahan (Facebook)
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Gunung Korbu
Gunung Korbu is the second highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia. It is part of the Titiwangsa range and can be summited after a two- to three- day trek. Scaling this mountain will require carrying a backpack of basic supplies and involve camping during the climb.

Photo: Gunung Korbu (Facebook)
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Mount Batu Brinchang
Mount Brinchang is the highest mountain in Cameron Highlands, situated at the Perak-Pahang border.
Reaching the summit via hike is a 12km walk that will take approximately 3 hours. For the more adventurous, there is also a nature trail path that cuts through the forest leading up to the summit. The observation tower at the summit offers climbers and tourists a stunning panoramic view of the Titiwangsa Mountains.

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From Malaysia’s tallest mountain, Mount Kinabalu, to arguably its most challenging, Gunung Tahan, which requires a strenuous 9-day climb.

Malaysia is home to over hundreds of mountains that offer great climbing experiences and adventures for the avid climbers. Though its mountains may not be the tallest in the world (Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s highest mountain, is less than half the height of Everest, for instance) or offer the classic snow-peaked summits characteristic of mountains elsewhere in the world, there are still some gorgeous beauties that offer thrilling climbing challenges for all ranges of ability, not to mention stunning landscapes to take your breath away.

Whether you’re seeking a challenging 9-day traverse of Gunung Tahan (suited only for extreme climbing junkies) or a relatively gentle hike along Bukit Brinchang overlooking sprawling expanses of tea plantations in Cameron Highlands, we’ve shortlisted the 5 best mountains for you to climb right in Malaysia. Head up to the gallery and bookmark this for your next altitude-ascending adventure!

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