By taking your breath away, I mean it both literally and figuratively. Hiking is a great form of exercise. Following these hiking trails will get you not only in shape, but also in touch with nature, as these trails provide stunning views, right here in Malaysia.
Note: The estimated time of ascent will also depend on weather, condition of trail at time of hiking, and hikers’ own experience.
1) Bukit Kutu
Location: Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor
Height: 1053 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
2) Gunung Baling
Location: Kedah
Height: Anywhere from 420-546 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 1 hour 40 minutes-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
3) Gunung Chamah
Location: Kelantan
Height: 2171 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 1.5-2 days
Difficulty: Extremely Challenging
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUzZ0xOAgsX/?taken-at=490291735
4) Bukit Berekeh
Location: Sungai Siput, Perak
Height: 454 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 1 hour 40 minutes-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaO4dSsBL1r/?taken-at=455615051315078
5) Gunung Liang
Location: Behrang, Perak
Height: 1933 metres
Estimated time of ascent:5-7 hours
Difficulty: Challenging-Extremely Challenging
6) Bukit Gasing
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Height: 160 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 30 minutes-1 hour
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
7) Gunung Santubong
Location: Kuching, Sarawak
Height: 810 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 2-4 hours
Difficulty: Challenging
8) Gunung Stong
Location: Dabong, Kelantan
Height: 1422 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: Challenging
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZsrBHghoLU/?taken-at=1018681750
9) Chemerong Waterfall
Location: Dungun, Terengganu
Height: 305 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 45 minutes-1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging
10) Gunung Jerai
Location: Kedah
Height: 1217 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSD4lohFx59/?taken-by=_rizal_azhar
11) Gunung Tahan
Location: Pahang
Height: 2187 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 2-5 days
Difficulty: Extremely Challenging
12) Pine Tree Trail
Location: Pahang
Height: 300 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Challenging
13) Maxwell Hill (Bukit Larut)
Location: Taiping, Perak
Height: 1250 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
14) Bukit Keluang
Location: Besut, Terengganu
Height: 141 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 45 minutes-1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgkwGiggRoz/?tagged=bukitkeluang
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be-5chBFUit/?taken-at=942258705
15) Gunung Yong Yap
Location: Border of Perak and Kelantan
Height: 2168 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 1-2 days
Difficulty: Challenging
16) Gunung Pulai
Location: Kulai District, Johor
Height: 654 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 1 hour-1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bexkd3sHT84/?taken-at=283013154
17) Gunung Arong
Location: Mersing, Johor
Height: 275 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 1 hour-1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcYtb0DALRc/?tagged=gunungarong
18) Gunung Trusmadi
Location: Sabah
Height: 2642 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 1-2 days (depending on trail)
Difficulty: Extremely Challenging
https://www.instagram.com/p/90sLoZRBNn/?tagged=gunungtrusmadi
19) Mulu National Park
Location: Sarawak
Height: 2376 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 1-2 days
Difficulty: Challenging
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdyBUVMAkq4/?taken-at=277491855
20) Bukit Panorama
Location: Sungai Lembing
Height: 271 metres
Estimated time of ascent: 30-45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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