POB Day 4 : Cerem โ€“ Doberdol

Resigned to another day of over 1000m ascent to the high-altitude remote village of Dobรซrdol (1,744m), the consolation is that once you gain elevation, you keep it. That said, it's still a challenging hike with lots of ups and downs through enchanting old growth forests interspersed with exceptional views. Duration   |   6 hoursDistance   |   15.6kmElevation …

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Bukit Dinding via Bukit Setiawangsa

I last visited Bukit Dinding in 2015, accessing via the Jalan 6/27a trailhead, just beside a coconut shake stall. Located north east of Kuala Lumpur City, this popular 'neigbourhood' hill is frequented by residents of Wangsa Maju / Setiawangsa. Activities include walking, hiking and mountain biking. Enthusiasts have a choice of a 2.6km uphill on …

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Post-MCO hike to Bukit Besi

This was my first proper hike following the easing of the Movement Control Order (MCO) to "conditional" after 11 weeks of strictly stay-at-home. Hiking in small groups are allowed with social distancing strongly encouraged. Unlike 5 years earlier, there is now a clearly marked path leading to the trail head along the slope parallel to …

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