Mount Belumut (), or known locally as Gunung Lumut (lit. 'mossy mountain' in Malay), standing at , is a mountain located in Mount Belumut Recreational Forest in Kluang District, Johor, Malaysia, located within a massif north of Linggiu Reservoir. It is the third tallest peak in Johor.

Hiking

For the average climber, the climb to the summit takes four to six hours and the return to the foot (by the same route) takes three to four hours.

Mount Belumut

Before reaching the summit of Gunung Belumut, climbers will first pass by a 'false summit', where overnight camping is possible in fair weather conditions. From the 'false summit', it's about half-an-hour's trek to the summit. A huge boulder, named the Crown Rock, sits on the summit. The boulder got its name because it looks like a giant crown.

Mount Belumut

Due to its popularity, some parts of the trail have been badly eroded by tourists. The campsite is also a bit dirty, as some climbers have left litter behind.

Mount Belumut

Transportation

To get to Gunung Belumut, one has to get to Kluang, and take a cab from the bus terminal to Belumut.

Gallery

See also

List of mountains in Malaysia

Protected areas of Johor

References

Kluang District

Belumut