Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. It gives you a chance back to the nature, feel the fresh air, getaway the busy life to refresh your mind and relieve your tiredness.
There are many hills and mountains in both West (Peninsula) and East Malaysia. West Malaysia (Peninsula): Gunung Irau, Gunung Angsi, Gunung Datuk, Gunung Tahan, Gunung Brichang, Gunung Chamah, etc. East Malaysia: Gunung Kinabalu, Pinnacles Mulu Sarawak, etc.
Mountain Info
(West Malaysia (Peninsula))
Gunung Angsi, Negeri Sembilan – 825m
- Level: Easy
- Location: located in Ulu Bendul Recreational Forest
- Expedition type: Day trip.
- Duration: 7 hours
- Rucksack capacity: 20-30 litres, approximately 3-7kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking/sport shoe
- Water supply: Ulu Bendul Recreational Forest.
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Brinchang, Cameron Highland – 2,032m
- Level: Easy
- Location: Brinchang town, Cameron Highland
- Expedition type: Day trip
- Duration: 7 hours
- Rucksack capacity: 30 litres, approximately 3-7kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking/sport shoe
- Water supply: Brinchang town, Cameron Highland
- Accommodation: Chalet
Gunung Chamah, Kelantan (2,171m)
- Level: Expert
- Location: Gua Musang, Kelantan.
- Expedition type: Heavyweight backpacking
- Duration: 5 days
- Rucksack capacity: 50-80 litres, approximately 16-20kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking shoe, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
- Water supply: available but only at specific places along the trail and therefore it will be wise to consult your guide.
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Charlie, Pahang – 1,963m
- Level: Advanced
- Location: Blue Valley, Cameron Highland.
- Expedition type: Heavyweight backpacking
- Duration: 3 days
- Rucksack capacity: 50-80 litres, approximately 16-20kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking shoe, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
- Water supply: available but only at specific places along the trail and therefore it will be wise to consult your guide.
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Datuk, Negeri Sembilan – 870m
- Level: Easy
- Location: located in Gunung Datuk Recreational Forest
- Expedition type: Day trip
- Duration: 5 hours
- Rucksack capacity: 20-30 litres, approximately 3-5kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking/sport shoe
- Water supply: 15 minutes from the summit
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Irau, Cameron Highland Pahang – 2,110m
- Level: EasyG.IRAU(CAMERON HIGHLAND)
- Location: Brinchang town, Cameron Highland
- Expedition type: Day trip
- Duration: 8 hours
- Rucksack capacity: 30 litres, approximately 3-7kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking/sport shoe
- Water supply: Brinchang town, Cameron Highland
- Accommodation: Chalet
Gunung Kutu, Kuala Kubu Bahru – 1,053m
- Level: Easy
- Location: Kampung Peretak, Kuala Kubu Bahru
- Expedition type: Day trip
- Duration: 6 hours
- Rucksack capacity: 20-30 litres, approximately 3-7kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking/sport shoe
- Water supply: walking distance from the summit
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir), Johor – 1,276m
- Level: Easy
- Location: Johor National Park
- Route taken: Asahan, Melaka / Sagil, Johor
- Expedition type: Midweight backpacking
- Duration: 2 days
- Rucksack capacity: 30-50 litres, approximately 10-15kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking/sport shoe
- Water supply: near campsite
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Nuang, Ulu Langat – 1,493m
- Level: Advanced
- Location: Ulu Langat, Selangor
- Expedition type: Day trip
- Duration: 7 hours.
- Rucksack capacity: 20-30 litres, approximately 5-7kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking/sport shoe
- Water supply: near the campsite
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Rajah, Pahang – 1,683m
- Level: Advanced
- Location: Bentung, Pahang
- Expedition type: Heavyweight backpacking
- Duration: 3 days
- Rucksack capacity: 50-80 litres, approximately 16-20kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking shoe, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
- Water supply: available but only at specific places along the trail and therefore it will be wise to consult your guide.
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Tahan, Pahang – 2,187m
- Level: Expert G.TAHAN 1(PAHANG)
- Location: Taman Negara, Pahang
- Route taken: Kuala Tahan – Gunung Tahan – Merapuh
- Expedition type: Heavyweight backpacking
- Duration: 6 days
- Horizontal distance: 95km
- Rucksack capacity: 60-80 litres, approximately 16-20kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking shoe, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
- Water supply: available daily but only at specific places along the route therefore, it will be wise to consult your guide.
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Tapis, Kuantan – 1,512m
- Level: AdvancedG.TAPIS 1(PAHANG)
- Location: Kuantan
- Expedition type: Middleweight backpacking
- Duration: 3 days
- Rucksack capacity: 40-50 litres, approximately 12-14kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking shoe, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
- Water supply: available but only at specific places along the trail and therefore it will be wise to consult your guide.
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Ulu Sepat (2,161m)
- Level: Expert
- Location: Temenggor Lake, Perak
- Expedition type: Heavyweight backpacking
- Duration: 5 days
- Rucksack capacity: 50-80 litres, approximately 16-20kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking shoe, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
- Water supply: available but only at specific places along the trail and therefore it will be wise to consult your guide.
- Accommodation: Camping
Gunung Yong Belar, Pahang – 2,181m
- Level: Advanced
- Location: Blue Valley, Cameron Highland.
- Expedition type: Heavyweight backpacking
- Duration: 3 days
- Rucksack capacity: 50-80 litres, approximately 16-20kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking shoe, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
- Water supply: available but only at specific places along the trail and therefore it will be wise to consult your guide.
- Accommodation: Camping
(East Malaysia)
Gunung Kinabalu, Sabah – 4,095.2m
- Level: Advanced
- Location: Kota Kinabalu National Park
- Route taken: Mesilau – Mount Kinabalu – Timpohan Gate
- Expedition type: Lightweight backpacking
- Duration: 2 days
- Rucksack capacity: 20-30 litres, approximately 8-12kgG.KINABALU 1(SABAH)
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, glove, hiking/spor t shoe.
- Water supply: Can also be purchased from Laban Rata resthouse
- Accommodation: Laban Rata/Gunting Lagadan resthouse
Pinnacles, Mulu Sarawak – 1,200 m
- Level: Easy MULU CAVE(SARAWAK)
- Location: Mulu National Park
- Expedition type: 4 days
- Rucksack capacity: 30 litres, approximately 5-10kg
- Essential equipment: headlamp/torchlight, raincoat, jacket, hiking/sport shoe, towel, sleeping bag
- Water supply: 1.5-2 liters , Sungai Melinau nearby the Camp 5
- Accommodation: Camp 5, the juncle accommodation with fully equipped kitchens,dining room and bathrooms.
