GUNUNG · Malaysia

Mount Kinabalu

Gunung Kinabalu

Information

Elevation: 4.095 m
Country: Malaysia (MY)
Location / Range: Crocker Range, Sabah
Mountain type: Granite massif (non-volcanic)
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 6.0750, 116.5586
Difficulty: Challenging (permit and licensed guide required)
Best Season: March–September (relatively dry season)
Permits & Rules: Mandatory Sabah Parks climb permit + registered mountain guide; limited daily quota
Hazards: Altitude sickness, rapidly changing weather, slippery granite rock when wet

Description

Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia, rises to 4,095 metres and is the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea. It is a non-volcanic granite massif within Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The climb to Low's Peak is typically done over 2–3 days for acclimatisation, and Sabah Parks requires every climber to hold a permit and a licensed guide, with limited daily quotas.

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Routes

Via Mesilau

Berat

2 hari

Alternatif lebih panjang & hijau (kadang ditutup).

Via Timpohon (Ranau)

Berat

2 hari

Jalur utama: Timpohon Gate → Laban Rata → summit Low's Peak.

Climbing Experiences

Climbing Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m) in Sabah usually takes two days via the Timpohon route to Laban Rata, then a pre-dawn summit push to Low's Peak along ropes over granite. Climbers describe the altitude, the cold summit, and a stunning sunrise. A Sabah Parks permit and licensed guide are mandatory.

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