KLUANG, Sept 23 — Gunung Lambak, located approximately seven kilometres from the centre of Kluang, offers a relaxed hiking experience for all age groups. At just 510 metres above sea level, it is no wonder this location is popular during school holidays and weekends, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and memorable moments with family and friends. Mountain guide Muhammad Nazrul Ikhram Md Nadzri, 24, highlighted that Gunung Lambak features a public trail that is gentler, making it ideal for those looking for a leisurely hike and an extreme trail that is steeper and more challenging.
“Typically, experienced hikers will choose the extreme route, which takes about an hour and a half to reach the summit. “The gentler section of the ascent makes Gunung Lambak an easy mountain to conquer, even for children and the elderly,” he told Bernama recently. For the public trail, the journey begins at the parking area and follows an easily accessible concrete path, leading to scenic flower gardens and a river path that serves as one of the water sources for the royal sprinkling of ceremonial water during the Johor Sultan’s coronation in March 2015.
Gradually, the hiking trail becomes more challenging, but the beautiful views of the forest motivate hikers to continue their ascent to the summit, aided by steps and hand ropes that help keep them on track. As hikers near the peak, they encounter more demanding sections, particularly for those new to this activity, as the pat.