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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) – Penang Hill Summit loop from Lower Station

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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) – Penang Hill Summit loop from Lower Station

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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) – Penang Hill Summit loop from Lower Station

06:27

18.4km

950m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.36 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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148 m

Penang Hill Staircase Trail Before Middle Station

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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1.83 km

Penang Hill Funicular Railway Viaduct

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Good for your feet

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2.24 km

Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)

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Jungle trail to the top

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2.27 km

Penang Hill Summit

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The ride on the funicular up to Penang Hill is absolutely worthwhile, the view over the eastern part of the island, over George Town and down to the mainland is magnificent.

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2.81 km

Masjid Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill Mosque)

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The mosque (Masjid Bukit Bendera) on the summit of Penang Hill is located on the so-called Gun Hill, right next to the Hindu temple, which is also worth seeing.

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3.50 km

Curtis Crest Treetop Walk

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There is even free WiFi here. Look for the notices on the trees.

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3.95 km

The Habitat Penang Hill

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4.33 km

Rain Gauge 6

Viewpoint

14.1 km

Viewing Point

Viewpoint

17.1 km

Kek Lok Si Temple

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Very beautiful temple complex, the way up is worth it.

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18.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

5.10 km

3.24 km

3.12 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.72 km

4.72 km

4.57 km

416 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

31°C

24°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) – Penang Hill Summit loop from Lower Station

Penang Hill Staircase Trail Before Middle Station

Penang Hill Funicular Railway Viaduct

Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)

Penang Hill Summit

Masjid Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill Mosque)

Curtis Crest Treetop Walk

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Kek Lok Si Temple

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