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Johor - Gunung Ledang

Mount Ophir, or more commonly known by its Malay name, Gunung Ledang, is a mountain situated in the Gunung Ledang National Park located in Ledang District (northwestern Johor), Malaysia. The summit is located between the border of Muar and Malacca. Standing at 1,276 m (4,186 ft), with a clear trail leading to the peak, the mountain is a popular destination among amateur climbers. Mount Ophir is also the 64th highest mountain in Malaysia and arguably the most climbed mountain in the country, despite it having one of the higher climbing fatalities in the region of South-East Asia. Camping on the mountain has been forbidden after the death of campers who were crushed by falling trees in separate incidents.

A resort at the foot of the mountain was opened in the recent years. Called Gunung Ledang Resort, it offers decent accommodation and adventure programmes. However, the access to the top of the mountain can only be made through the National Park office, which is a few kilometres away from the resort. The trail from the resort has been closed due the death of campers.

Johor - Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest

Gunung Lambak, 510m above sea level, is located 5km from the town of Kluang. If you are lucky, you might be able to spot fruit bats migrating to the mountains. They can only be spotted at certain times of the year though. Mount Lambak is an easy climb as there are pathways and wooden bridges there to help make climbing easier. The recreational forest located at the foothill of Mount Lambak is a favourite picnic spot for many visitors. Toilets, benches, resting sheds and other facilities can be found there. You can go to the river near the waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip in the waters there. Enjoy the view at the summit before heading back down the mountain. Do take note as trekking can be exhausting so it is recommended only to those who is fit to trek. Also for that reason, people have come here to enjoy a good trekking.

Johor - Gunung Belumut

The Gunung Belumut is an isolated mountain (1010 m) about 25 km east of Kluang. There is a well-maintained Recreational Forest on the slopes of the mountain, and the roadsign even annouces a waterfall there. But the river has not more than some attractive rapids. To go there, follow the road nr 50 from Kluang to Mersing for about 15 km and turn right. The water from the river is crystal clear and there were quite a number of visitors. You can follow a path along the stream for some distance. It is also possible to climb the mountain from here (guide compulsory). But there is more to see! We had heard about the Sg Yong falls nearby, and a stall owner could give us accurate directions. Not easy to find! After about 15 km from the main road, you will pass a bridge. Just after the bridge, do not turn right to the Park but go straight for 3.81 km, through palm oil plantations. Park your car and take the clear trail to the right. The Sg Yong falls consist of seven tiers. The falls go down a narrow gorge. Extreme care has to be taken, because the rocks are quite slippery.