Twin summits of Gunung Lambak

Put on your trekking boots and head for the hill in the town of Kluang. Gunung Lambak can be seen clearly from the town center with its prominent twin peaks. Its proximity to the town (5 km) makes it a popular hiking and training peak for locals. This hill is good for training purpose and as an introduction to the terrain of a trek to hills and mountains of a tropical country. There are shelters at mid-height and at the summit which you can take a rest. Beyond the shelters, there isn't any other facility for the general public to use. However, there is a small water theme park at the foot of the hill with toilet and showers facilities which you will need to pay to gain entry. On weekends, push-cart food and drinks stalls can be found at the carpark. There is a small stream near the beginning of the trek which you can rest and dip your foot in if you finished your trek early and just want to enjoy the tranquility of the forest.

Water theme park at the foot of the hill (August 2013).

Getting to the starting point of the trek is simple. There is a small water theme park and a carpark at the foot of the hill. The starting point of the trek is just beside it. The initial part of the trek is on a tar road and there is a map of the trail at the starting point. The road ends as it reaches a stream that runs parallel to it and is replaced by steps. This is where the ascent starts to get steeper and ropes are tied to the side of the trail to guide your way up. The uphill trek can be quite tiring as the route is steep for most part of the journey. At the top of the left-summit, there are two benches and a small shelter. There is also a signboard on a telecommunication tower to mark the summit. From here, the town of Kluang can be seen clearly. There are signages pointing to the other summit and down the hill to the starting point.

This trek is suitable for any individuals and adventurous children may also give it a try. However, some of parts of the trails are eroded and the steps would require you to use your hand to pull yourself up. The ascent can be physically tiring as it takes a fit person an hour of constant uphill trek to reach the summit. Its proximity to town means that help is not far away in the event of any accident.

Steep section of the hill (August 2013).	Telecommunication tower at the summit (August 2013).
View from the summit (August 2013).
Summit hut(August 2013).

Route map at starting point of trek (August 2013).

Duration (mins)	Description	Instructions	Remarks
00	Prominent path to the first summit on the left
60	First summit	Follow trail behind shelter
20	Bottom of saddle, Y- junction	Turn right
10	Summit
0.5	Y-junction	Turn left	About 4 meters from summit
0.5	Y-junction	Turn left	About 3 meters from previous junction
30	Starting point of trek

February 2004. Courtesy of The Mountain Trekker¹

Useful Timings (February 2004. Courtesy of The Mountain Trekker¹)

Starting point to summit

: approx. 1 hour

Signage at the saddle pointing the way down (August 2013).

Signage at the saddle pointing the way to the summit (August 2013).