Hiking in Lumut

Isn't Lumut the port to Pulau Pangkor? Hiking in Lumut? Where would you go for a nice hike in Lumut? Actually it is possible. I agree, there are not many places to hike here. However, Lumut is build on the seaside. The entrance to Lumut is a narrow openingen through the hills

And those hills are exactly where you can go hiking. I agree again, it isn't that much but it's worth the hike. What you do is walk the Lumut Valley Resort Condominium, pass it and then go left. There's a sign saying: "Jungle Trek"

Hiking in Lumut starts there. The first part goes around the Lumut Valley Resort Condominium. You'll see the swimming pool, which will haunt you when you start walking up and sweat starts to run off your body.

The entrance to the trek is clear. From now on the hike goes up to 331 meter altitude. It doesn't sound much but boy, the path is steep here and there. To make it easier, there are ropes hanging so you may be able to pull yourself up or simply get a bit of balance.

I am not much of a hiker, I prefer cycling but this hike is easy. Of course I wouldn't do it with little children but anyone with a reasonable health is able to go up.

The question is of course if it is worth to go up. What are the views when you're up? And, is there another path down? Here comes the slight disappointment. I have to be honest with you. I enjoyed the hike for what it was. But there are hardly any views apart of the top where there is a reasonable view over the land behind. You basically look at Seri Manjung, Sitiawan and on your right hand the Straits of Malacca.

The view was nice, not spectacular. Just before the top there is a short side path which leads to a view over the Naval Base. Behind the base you get a glimpse of Pangkor and you also see a bit of the Swiss Garden grounds.

On the way you may be lucky to see some Macaques or if you are really lucky a biawak (monitor lizard) although these are better spotted on Pangkor itself.

Bottom line, is it worth the climb? I thought it was worth the effort on an afternoon where I was anyway in Lumut and had nothing else to do. It takes between 45-60 minutes to climb up, so the whole thing shouldn't cost more then about 2 hours maximum.

At the foot of the climb there's a small and it seemed almost forgotten Indian temple. There's also a tap where you can refresh yourself a bit. And if that is not enough, why not walk to the Lumut Waterfront for a nice ABC-special refreshment. You'll feel a lot better after this excellent ice cream.

Another hike can be done from Teluk Batik, not far away though you need either your own transport to Teluk Batik or hire a taxi. Read more this hike from Teluk Batik to Teluk Rubiah

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