Mount Kinabalu
malaysia
Mount Kinabalu: Southeast Asia's Most Cherished Peak
Summary Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Summary
Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu would be a highlight for anyone’s holiday
There’s no better climb in Southeast Asia for amateur climbers than Mount Kinabalu. It combines a physical challenge with incredible natural beauty and surreal alpine landscapes. It also offers accessibility, safety, and a (relatively) comfortable base camp. The only caution you need to take is to avoid slips and falls on the way down!
Climbing Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Height and Distance
Natural Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Natural Height
Summits Index:
3 / 10
(1,001m - 2,000m)
Natural Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Hiking Period
Summits Index:
2 / 10
(1 day)
Difficulty Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Hiking Difficulty
Difficulty Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Terrain
Summits Index:
2 / 10
(Easy, groomed trail; gentle slope and / or built steps)
Difficulty Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Weather
Summits Index:
1 / 10
(Agreeable - mild variability)
Difficulty Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Equipment
Summits Index:
1 / 10
(Good shoes would help)
Facilities Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Support Facilities
Facilities Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Rest Stops & Facilities
Summits Index:
2 / 10
(Great facilities; regular rest stops, food and water throughout)
Facilities Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Guides and Porters
Summits Index:
2 / 10
(Optional; reliable and affordable easily available)
Accessibility Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Accessibility and Safety
Accessibility Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Location
Summits Index:
1 / 10
(In major city)
Accessibility Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Safety
Summits Index:
0 / 10
(No safety concerns; easy trail with many hikers every day)
Climbing Mount Kinabalu Malaysia - Gallery
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Kinabalu's peak, submitted by Sarabjit Singh
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Sunrise from Kinabalu's summit
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The descent from the summit can be brutal on the legs.
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The summit of Kinabalu through trees and mists
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Kinabalu - a canvas of light
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Kinabalu's final ascent, submitted by Sarabjit Singh
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The surreal alpine landscape of Kinabalu, submitted by Sarabjit Singh
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Kinabalu's summit through the forest canopy
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Kinabalu looking back down to basecamp
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