Gunung Lambak Exploration
Gunong
Lambak is the most climbed ‘neighbourhood’
mountain in Malaysia.
The mountain forms an imposing landscape
overlooking the town of Kluang.
It is in fact adopted by the people
of Kluang as a local leisure venue. The locals actually
form a climbing cum conservation club to manage and
maintain the mountain trails.
The twin peaked mountain has summits
at 510 m above sea level, roughly 3 times the height
of Bukit Timah Hill.
The route to the summit is 1.3 km long,
which only takes seasoned local folk an hour to ascend.
The
initial ascent is gradual through tropical rainforest
and it gets tougher after the midway resting point.
From there a steep and almost vertical climb awaits
the trekker which requires the use of all four limbs.
However there are fixed ropes to assist the trekkers.
It is however good to ensure your hands are free during
the climb. It is definitely physically challenging for
first timers.
The summit will reward you with a panoramic
view of the Kluang district.
For some people, the descent may be
more challenging than the ascent.
The summit is open enough for camping,
however a water source may be unavailable. |