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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

06:01

15.3km

980m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.82 km for 17 m

After 8.92 km for 1.27 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

148 m

Penang Hill Staircase Trail Before Middle Station

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Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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2

1.83 km

Penang Hill Funicular Railway Viaduct

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Good for your feet

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2.34 km

Penang Hill

Nature Reserve

4

4.71 km

Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)

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Jungle trail to the top

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5

4.73 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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6

5.27 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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7

5.32 km

Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple

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Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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8

5.44 km

The Habitat Penang Hill Entrance

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9

11.9 km

P84 Rest Stop (Moniot Road, Penang Hill)

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very nice trip

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B

15.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

3.64 km

3.10 km

1.22 km

640 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.98 km

5.69 km

2.17 km

297 m

140 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 25 May

31°C

24°C

88 %

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