Gunung Lambak

Gunung Lambak is situated at an elevation of 510m above the sea level. From Kluang, the distance of Gunung Lambak is around 2km. The place serves as a popular trekking destination for the locals and it has also become a must-visit getaway for tourists coming to Kluang. Gunung Lambak is one of Johor’s hidden gems. This small mountain lies in a beautiful recreational park and is perfect for hiking. It is a place in Johor to work out your lower body muscles and build endurance.

There are different ways of experiencing Gunung Lambak. At the start, the paths are paved, and many people use them for a gentle stroll and workout. Further along the trail heads upwards into the jungle paths and it is here that the terrain gets hotter and steamier. Along the trails are small waterfalls and creeks. Typically a rainforest trek, you’ll see beautiful plants as you walk. At the summit, there are good views on a clear day, and it is possible to walk across to the other contour and return on a different marked trail. A walk to the summit and back on the same route takes around 2-3 hours.

Though it’s only 510m (1670ft) in height, there are four prominent features on Gunung Lambak that will make the fittest hikers work out a bucket of sweat if they were to attempt all four features all in one session. They are the trails leading to the Telecom Tower, Big Tree, Summit and False Summit. Hikers can start from the rear of the hill (leading to the telecom towers) or start from the Gunung Lambak Water Park situated at the foot of the mountain.