MY · Johor · 2.37°N 102.61°E

gunung ledang

Legendary princess mountain with waterfall dips and a tough summit hike.

Best time
Avoid the wettest months at the end of the year. Start early whatever the season: the trail turns to mud in afternoon rain, and the waterfalls get busy on weekends.
How long
1 day, or 2 days, 1 night if you camp on the summit trail
Getting there
About 2.5 hours' drive from KL on the North–South Expressway, exiting at Tangkak. From Melaka it's about an hour.
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Dear group chat,Legendary princess mountain with waterfall dips and a tough summit hike.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingGunung LedangMY, Johor
KLgunung ledang
≈ 133 km from KL, as the crow flies
Mount Ledang view from Asahan, Melaka.

Photo: Slleong · CC0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

At 1,276 m, Gunung Ledang (once called Mount Ophir) is Johor's highest peak, rising near where Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan meet. It's tied to the legend of Puteri Gunung Ledang, the princess who set the Sultan of Melaka impossible conditions for her hand. Most people come for the waterfalls at its foot; the fit come for the summit.

Makan

  1. Tangkak beef noodlesBeef noodles with a dark, strong broth, served in soup or dry.Map ↗
  2. Mee bandung MuarNoodles in a rich prawn and beef gravy with an egg, the dish Muar is known for.Map ↗
  3. Otak-otakSpiced fish paste grilled in leaves, another Muar speciality.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The summit hikeA steep, technical climb from Sagil with ropes and rock sections near the top, about 8 hours there and back.Map ↗
  2. The waterfalls at SagilThe cascades at the foot of the mountain are the easy option for a dip and a picnic.Map ↗
  3. TangkakThe nearby town is known for its fabric shops, which get busy before Hari Raya.Map ↗
  4. MuarThe royal town on the river, about 40 minutes away, for food and old shophouses.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Summit climbs must be booked with Johor National Parks in advance, with a licensed guide. Cut-off times at the checkpoints are enforced.
  • Don't swim in the waterfall pools after heavy rain. The water rises quickly.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.