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Mount Mulu

Gunung Mulu

Information

Elevation: 2.376 m
Country: Malaysia (MY)
Location / Range: Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak
Mountain type: Sandstone and shale mountain (non-volcanic)
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 4.0500, 114.9331
Difficulty: Challenging (4-day Summit Trek)
Best Season: March–October (drier)
Permits & Rules: Mandatory registration at Gunung Mulu National Park + guide; 4-day/3-night Summit Trek package
Hazards: Wet and slippery rainforest, leeches, high humidity, root/mud trails

Description

Mount Mulu, at 2,376 metres, is the second-highest mountain in Sarawak and gives its name to Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its karst landscape and giant caves. Composed of sandstone and shale (not volcanic), its summit is usually reached via a guided four-day trek through wet, leech-prone rainforest.

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Routes

Pinnacles Trek

Berat

3 hari

Camp 5 → 2,4 km nyaris vertikal menuju viewpoint The Pinnacles.

Summit Trek

Berat

4 hari

Pendakian puncak Gunung Mulu (2.376 m) melalui hutan hujan dan punggungan.

Climbing Experiences

The Pinnacles trek in Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak, is a 3-day, 2-night hike to razor-sharp limestone spires on Mount Api — a 2.4 km near-vertical climb from Camp 5 often called Malaysia's toughest day hike. Hikers highlight the steep ascent, metal ladders, and a brutal descent.

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