2026 guide
Sunrise summits, rainforest ridges and Mount Kinabalu itself. Trails for every level, from a 45-minute bukit walk to a two-day climb.
Last updated 31 October 2026 ยท 60 places ยท 16 states
โก Quick answer ยท Last updated 31 October 2026
The best hiking trails in Malaysia in 2026 are Mount Kinabalu (Kinabalu Park, Ranau), Sabah, followed by Mulu Pinnacles Summit Trek (Miri), Penang Hill Heritage Trail (George Town) and Gunung Tahan (Kuala Tahan).
๐ก Pro tip: Start before 7am to beat the heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Some trails need permits or a licensed guide.
Kinabalu Park, Ranau, Sabah
Borneo's highest peak at 4,095m and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Timpohon route and Laban Rata overnight is a rite of passage.
Don't miss: Sunrise at Low's Peak
Gunung Mulu, Miri, Sarawak
A three-day trek to the razor-sharp limestone Pinnacles, one of Borneo's toughest.
Don't miss: Camp 5 and the Pinnacles at dawn
Air Itam, George Town, Penang
The old-school way up Penang Hill: over a thousand steps through cooling forest to the colonial summit. You earn your teh tarik and the funicular ride down is your reward.
Don't miss: The Moongate entry and the view over George Town from the summit
Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan, Pahang
Peninsular Malaysia's highest peak at 2,187m and a bucket-list expedition, a week-long trek through Taman Negara.
Don't miss: Reaching the summit above the clouds
Broga, Semenyih, Selangor
The sunrise hike everyone in the Klang Valley does at least once. Three small peaks, a soft climb and a sea of mist if you time it right, plus nasi lemak at the bottom after.
Don't miss: Sunrise over the Semenyih valley from the third peak
Bako, Kuching, Sarawak
Rugged coastal trails with proboscis monkeys and cliff views.
Don't miss: Telok Pandan Kecil beach
Batang Nyamor, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
The signature Negeri Sembilan summit: a steep 4.6km climb that takes roughly 2 to 3 hours each way with views over the Rembau valley.
Don't miss: Reaching the summit rock and Rembau valley view
Taman Melawati, Ampang, Selangor
The jagged quartz ridge above KL, nicknamed the Dragon's Back. It is one of the most dramatic skyline trails in the country but it is regulated after serious accidents, so plan properly.
Don't miss: The knife-edge quartz spine over Taman Melawati and Klang Gates dam
Sagil, Tangkak, Johor
The legendary home of the Princess of Gunung Ledang in local lore, and Johor's iconic summit. Rock scrambles with ropes make it a proper day (or overnight) challenge.
Don't miss: Reaching the summit with its rocky viewpoints
Teluk Bahang, Penang
One of the world's smallest national parks, packing jungle trails to hidden beaches, a lighthouse and Monkey Beach into one coastal walk. Best for people who like a trail that ends with a swim.
Don't miss: Muka Head lighthouse and Monkey Beach
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Kinabalu Park, Ranau, Sabah
Borneo's highest peak at 4,095m and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Timpohon route and Laban Rata overnight is a rite of passage.
Don't miss: Sunrise at Low's Peak
Sinua, Keningau, Sabah
Sabah's second tallest peak at 2,642m, with a steeper, wilder trail than Kinabalu.
Don't miss: Summit sunrise
Tawau Hills, Tawau, Sabah
Beginner-friendly trails and waterfalls near Tawau with hot springs and forest.
Don't miss: Table Waterfall
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Gunung Mulu, Miri, Sarawak
A three-day trek to the razor-sharp limestone Pinnacles, one of Borneo's toughest.
Don't miss: Camp 5 and the Pinnacles at dawn
Bako, Kuching, Sarawak
Rugged coastal trails with proboscis monkeys and cliff views.
Don't miss: Telok Pandan Kecil beach
Gunung Gading, Lundu, Sarawak
Summit trail past waterfalls, and a Rafflesia plankwalk if lucky.
Don't miss: Rafflesia bloom
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Air Itam, George Town, Penang
The old-school way up Penang Hill: over a thousand steps through cooling forest to the colonial summit. You earn your teh tarik and the funicular ride down is your reward.
Don't miss: The Moongate entry and the view over George Town from the summit
Teluk Bahang, Penang
One of the world's smallest national parks, packing jungle trails to hidden beaches, a lighthouse and Monkey Beach into one coastal walk. Best for people who like a trail that ends with a swim.
Don't miss: Muka Head lighthouse and Monkey Beach
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Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan, Pahang
Peninsular Malaysia's highest peak at 2,187m and a bucket-list expedition, a week-long trek through Taman Negara.
Don't miss: Reaching the summit above the clouds
Cameron Highlands, Brinchang, Pahang
Cameron Highlands' highest point, with cool mossy forest and a proper trail from town to the summit.
Don't miss: Mossy forest near the summit
Bukit Fraser, Raub, Pahang
A relaxed hill-station loop with mossy forest, birdwatching and Hemmant, Bishop and Pine Tree trails.
Don't miss: Mossy forest and birdsong
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Broga, Semenyih, Selangor
The sunrise hike everyone in the Klang Valley does at least once. Three small peaks, a soft climb and a sea of mist if you time it right, plus nasi lemak at the bottom after.
Don't miss: Sunrise over the Semenyih valley from the third peak
Taman Melawati, Ampang, Selangor
The jagged quartz ridge above KL, nicknamed the Dragon's Back. It is one of the most dramatic skyline trails in the country but it is regulated after serious accidents, so plan properly.
Don't miss: The knife-edge quartz spine over Taman Melawati and Klang Gates dam
Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
A green lung between PJ and KL with a suspension bridge, the famous Stairway to Heaven and loops from 45 minutes to 2 hours. It ranked at the top of a Southeast Asia hiking poll, and it deserves the hype.
Don't miss: The suspension bridge and the steep stairs
Pangsun, Hulu Langat, Selangor
Selangor's highest peak and the usual training ground for people eyeing Kinabalu. It is a long, honest slog through jungle, with camps at Lolo and Pacat to break the climb.
Don't miss: Reaching Kem Pacat and the ridge views toward the summit
Kampung Pertak, Hulu Selangor, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor
Selangor's classic tough day hike climbs from the Pertak river to a 1,053 m summit with the ruins of a colonial hill station, rickety ladders and sweeping views of the Selangor Dam. Finish with a freezing river dip at the bottom; that is the reward lah.
Don't miss: The summit boulders and old hill-station ruins, then the Sungai Pertak swim
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Batang Nyamor, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
The signature Negeri Sembilan summit: a steep 4.6km climb that takes roughly 2 to 3 hours each way with views over the Rembau valley.
Don't miss: Reaching the summit rock and Rembau valley view
Ulu Bendul, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
A rewarding trans-hike between Bukit Putus and Ulu Bendul, great for a long half-day with good ridge views.
Don't miss: Gunung Angsi peak views
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Sagil, Tangkak, Johor
The legendary home of the Princess of Gunung Ledang in local lore, and Johor's iconic summit. Rock scrambles with ropes make it a proper day (or overnight) challenge.
Don't miss: Reaching the summit with its rocky viewpoints
Pulai, Kulai, Johor
Johor's most popular day hike for people from JB and Singapore. Pick the paved rail trail for an easy walk or head up the jungle trail for waterfalls and a summit view.
Don't miss: Gunung Pulai waterfall pools
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Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak
Malaysia's oldest hill station and wettest spot, reached by a steep tarmac road, a jeep or a proper hike. Cool air, tea gardens and a mist that makes every photo moody.
Don't miss: Summit trail to Gunung Hijau and the lookout at Bukit Caufield
Sungai Kinjang, Tapah, Perak
Perak's highest peak and the second highest in Peninsular Malaysia, for serious jungle trekkers only. It demands multi-day planning and respect.
Don't miss: The summit camp and mossy ridgeline
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Jerai Geopark, Merbok, Kedah
Kedah's landmark mountain rising out of the rice plains, with several trails including Tangga Kenari and Trek Warisan. The views span all the way to Langkawi on a clear day.
Don't miss: Tangga Kenari and the summit ridge views
Gunung Raya, Langkawi, Kedah
Langkawi's highest peak at 881m with a 4,000+ step concrete route through jungle.
Don't miss: Summit lookout over the islands
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Jelawang, Dabong, Kelantan
Kelantan's tallest hiking mountain at 1,422m, famous for the giant Jelawang waterfall and cool camping.
Don't miss: Jelawang Waterfall
Gunung Stong, Dabong, Kelantan
A multi-peak traverse over Baha, Ayam and Stong for experienced hikers who want to camp at Kem Baha.
Don't miss: Kem Baha camp
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Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
The classic KL weekend-warrior loop: wide dirt paths, rolling ridges and a cafe crowd waiting at the bottom. Dogs, joggers and families all share it, so it feels friendly rather than wild.
Don't miss: Trail 9 viewpoint looking back at the city
Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
A patch of real rainforest right under KL Tower, where you can be on a shaded trail ten minutes after leaving the LRT. Gentle loops make it a good first hike or a lunchtime escape from the office towers.
Don't miss: Spot long-tailed macaques and tall tualang trees with the skyline peeking through the canopy
Taman Sri Bintang, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Kepong's neighbourhood hill packs two peaks into a short loop, with the bald Peak 2 giving wide views over Desa ParkCity, the quarry and the KL skyline. It is free, gate-less and quick enough for a pre-work sweat, which is why the uncles and the trail runners are already coming down when you start.
Don't miss: The open 'botak' summit of Peak 2 at sunrise
Jalan Tugu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
A conservation park with a forested hill and easy boardwalk-style trails managed with FRIM, minutes from the Parliament area. Great for a calm, shaded stroll with kids or grandparents.
Don't miss: The elevated forest walk through restored lowland trees
Taman Cheras Utama, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Cheras folk swear by this stair-heavy hill for a quick, sweaty city hike, with lookouts over TRX, KLCC and KL Tower. The hilltop 'jungle gym' area is a social spot, and yes, the resident wild boars will wander past like they own the place.
Don't miss: Skyline views toward TRX and KLCC from the lookout points
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Gunung Lawit, Kuala Berang, Terengganu
A serious 1,519m peak reached via Gunung Batil, hiked by few. For expedition-level hikers.
Don't miss: The Gunung Lawit summit ridge
Bukit Besar, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
The city hill of Kuala Terengganu with ropes and roots, linking to Bukit Botok and Bukit Tobak.
Don't miss: Telecommunication tower and city views
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Bukit Batu Lebah, Selandar, Melaka
A rocky outcrop and limestone cave hike in Melaka's quiet interior, with an exposed summit rock that rewards early starters.
Don't miss: The exposed rock summit view over Selandar
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Bukit Beruang, Melaka, Melaka
Melaka City's easy hill walk, about 5km round trip through forest near the heritage centre. A decent gentle option for families who want some shade.
Don't miss: The easy forest loop and viewpoint
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Kaki Bukit, Wang Kelian, Perlis
Perlis' highland park with the Gunung Perlis trails, close to the Wang Kelian viewpoint and border hills.
Don't miss: Wang Kelian viewpoint
Bukit Chabang, Kangar, Perlis
Perlis' easy-to-moderate hill hike with sweeping views over paddy fields and limestone hills.
Don't miss: Paddy-field panorama from the top
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Presint 1, Putrajaya, Putrajaya
A loop of 4-5km, fairly hilly, through gardens and palm hill; closest Putrajaya gets to a trail.
Don't miss: Palm Hill
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Bukit Kubong, Labuan, Labuan
Labuan's signature hill trail of about 5-6km return through forest.
Don't miss: Hilltop views
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The best hiking trails in Malaysia in 2026 are Mount Kinabalu (Kinabalu Park, Ranau), followed by Mulu Pinnacles Summit Trek (Miri), Penang Hill Heritage Trail (George Town) and Gunung Tahan (Kuala Tahan).
Bukit Gasing Forest Park, Bukit Kiara, Bukit Fraser (Hemmant Trail), Bukit Sri Bintang and Taman Tugu
Bukit Broga (Broga Hill), Bako National Park (Telok Pandan Kecil), Penang National Park (Muka Head and Monkey Beach), Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill) and Bukit Kiara
Mount Kinabalu (Kinabalu Park, Ranau), Mount Trusmadi (Sinua, Keningau) and Tawau Hills Park (Tawau Hills, Tawau)
Mulu Pinnacles Summit Trek (Gunung Mulu, Miri), Bako National Park (Telok Pandan Kecil) (Bako, Kuching) and Gunung Gading National Park (Gunung Gading, Lundu)
Penang Hill Heritage Trail (Air Itam, George Town) and Penang National Park (Muka Head and Monkey Beach) (Teluk Bahang)
Gunung Tahan (Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan), Gunung Brinchang (Cameron Highlands, Brinchang) and Bukit Fraser (Hemmant Trail) (Bukit Fraser, Raub)
Start before 7am to beat the heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Some trails need permits or a licensed guide.