HikesMalaysiaGunung Ledang

Gunung Ledang

Also known as: Mount Ophir

Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir) - a legend-rich peak with roped rock climbs and waterfalls

Difficulty 4/5 · HardDayOut-and-backDay summit (steep, ropes)
Distance
~8 km return
Max elevation
1,276 m
Elevation gain
~1,100 m
Duration
6-9 h
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Person hiking on steep trail in Mount Kinabalu, Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia, wearing pink jacket.

The route

The line through Johor, Malaysia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Year-round (drier Mar-Sep)

Weather risks

Tropical heat and humidity, heavy rain in the wet season, leeches and slippery terrain

Open year-round; slippery when wet; a permit and guide system operates. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

Jungle and steep roped rock to a legend-steeped summit

Technical & exposure

Roped rock sections and steep scrambling

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season

Variants & turnaround

The Asahan (harder, waterfalls) vs Sagil routes

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Tangkak, Johor

Shuttle & transport

Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed

Huts, camping & refuges

Day route - none needed

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Tangkak; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Guide required

Permits & safety

A permit and guide system (via the state park). Confirm.

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

The roped rock sections, heat, slippery terrain

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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