Gunung Ledang — Local services in Johor

At 1276 meters, Gunung Ledang (aka Mount Ophir) is the tallest peak in Johor and one of Peninsular Malaysia’s most legendary climbs. The trail lures weekend warriors with mossy forests, giant boulders, and ladders that may or may not have been installed during the Ming Dynasty.

But Gunung Ledang isn’t just a mountain—it’s the stage for one of Malaysia’s most dramatic Malay folklore tragedies: Puteri Gunung Ledang. She was the elusive princess who rejected Sultan Mahmud of Melaka by demanding impossible dowry conditions—like a vat of virgin’s tears, a bowl of the Sultan’s son’s blood, and seven trays of mosquito hearts. Some say she still haunts the peak, possibly judging climbers’ fashion choices.

🥾 Distance: ~10–12 km round trip ⏱️ Time: 5–9 hours depending on fitness and existential crises 📍 Location: Tangkak, Johor ⚠️ Permits required, and local guides are mandatory 🌄 Best time to start: before sunrise if you enjoy misty fairytale vibes and mild existential dread

Whether you believe in spirits or just want a workout that feels like a mythological punishment, Gunung Ledang delivers. Bonus points if you scream her name at the summit and get a mysterious breeze in return.

Good for: hikers, folklore lovers, and those wondering if mosquito hearts are a metaphor for...

Gunung Ledang is a well known mountain shrouded thick with the legend of Princess Ledang. Also named as Mount Ophir, it lays between Johor and Melaka with 2 hiking routes, camp sites and waterfalls.

Started at around 8am, 7 of us hiked with our friendly guide for about 7hours uphill via Sagil trail from Tangkak, Johor. The first few check points were warm ups in retrospect for the latter ones as more and more lengthy ladders replaced the sturdy hiking path. Towards the peak, ladders gave way to ropes and eventually we found ourselves abseiling to the top.

View by now was breath-taking, both figuratively and literally.Especially fresh in my memory was the cool breeze in the foggy Japanese Garden near peak. By noon, we've summited and surrounded by clouds all around. Next, we headed downwards to a tent site for some much needed rest and a self-heating hot meal, what a life-saver.

Hike down was a rather no-brainer with a hiking pole. By 6pm and 10 hours later, we've completed the trail of about 6km+ safely.

All in all, I'd say it's a rather technical hike involving some ladder climbing & abseiling. Medium difficulty. Good to be fit enough to...

I hiked Gunung Ledang (1,276m) on March 8, 2025 with SGTREK and it was quite the adventure! This mountain has a legendary reputation in Malaysia, and the trail lives up to it with a challenging yet rewarding climb. The hike was physically demanding, with steep inclines, rope sections, and ladders. The Sagil Trail (Lagenda Trail) from Taman Hutan Lagenda was the most popular and the one I took. It’s about 6km one way and takes 5-7 hours up, 4-5 hours down, depending on fitness levels. The rock wall climb with ropes and ladders near the summit was the most exhilarating part! The trail demands good fitness and preparation, as it includes technical climbing sections. Despite its difficulty, Gunung Ledang is a thrilling adventure for those seeking a tough yet...