GUNUNG · Malaysia

Mount Korbu

Gunung Korbu

Information

Elevation: 2.183 m
Country: Malaysia (MY)
Location / Range: Titiwangsa Range, Perak
Mountain type: Granite/sedimentary peak (non-volcanic)
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 4.6833, 101.3000
Difficulty: Challenging (multi-day forest trek)
Best Season: May–September (drier)
Permits & Rules: Mandatory forest reserve permit + guide; access from the Ipoh/Kinta area
Hazards: Dense forest, muddy and root-covered trails, leeches, difficult navigation, remoteness

Description

Mount Korbu, at 2,183 metres, is the second-highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia (only ~4 m below Tahan) and the highest point of the Titiwangsa Mountains, in Perak's Kinta District near Ipoh. The climb crosses dense montane rainforest and requires good fitness, forestry permits, and a guide.

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Routes

Via Ulu Geruntum (Gopeng)

Berat

3–4 hari

Jalur hutan dari Perak, sering dikombinasi Gunung Gayong (KORGA).

Climbing Experiences

Mount Korbu (2,183 m) in the Titiwangsa Range, Perak — the peninsula's second highest — is usually climbed together with Mount Gayong (the 'KORGA' combo) over several days through dense montane rainforest. Trip reports highlight muddy trails, leeches, water points and challenging navigation.

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