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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) – Penang Hill Summit loop from Stesen Bawah Bukit Bendera

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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) – Penang Hill Summit loop from Stesen Bawah Bukit Bendera

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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) – Penang Hill Summit loop from Stesen Bawah Bukit Bendera

06:26

18.3km

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: August 7, 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

Highlight • Bridge

Good for your feet

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2.24 km

Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)

Highlight • Summit

Jungle trail to the top

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2.27 km

Penang Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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2.77 km

The Habitat Penang Hill Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

3.44 km

Curtis Crest Treetop Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.89 km

The Habitat Penang Hill

Highlight • Forest

4.27 km

Rain Gauge 6

Viewpoint

14.0 km

Viewing Point

Viewpoint

17.0 km

Kek Lok Si Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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18.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.95 km

4.97 km

3.24 km

3.12 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.77 km

4.64 km

4.57 km

380 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

32°C

26°C

79 %

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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) – Penang Hill Summit loop from Stesen Bawah Bukit Bendera

Penang Hill Staircase Trail Before Middle Station

Penang Hill Funicular Railway Viaduct

Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)

Penang Hill Summit

The Habitat Penang Hill Entrance

Curtis Crest Treetop Walk

The Habitat Penang Hill

Kek Lok Si Temple

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