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Penang Hill Middle Station – Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) loop from Ayer Itam

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Penang Hill Middle Station – Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) loop from Ayer Itam

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Penang Hill Middle Station – Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) loop from Ayer Itam

03:49

8.94km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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 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 4.51 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Penang Hill Middle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

As the name actually suggests: the middle station of the cable car to Penang Hill. If there are too many people waiting for the journey up/down, it could take some …

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2.35 km

Mutiara Funicular Railway

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3

2.79 km

Penang Hill Funicular Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Good for your feet

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3.63 km

Directional Signpost at Penang Hill

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It's always exciting to see in which direction and how far away the most diverse cities in the world are from our position.

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5

4.41 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

4.44 km

Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)

Highlight • Summit

Jungle trail to the top

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5.14 km

Penang Hill Staircase Trail Before Middle Station

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Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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8.42 km

Kek Lok Si Temple

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

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8.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

1.61 km

1.40 km

1.31 km

1.22 km

959 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

3.13 km

790 m

385 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (730 m)

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Monday 25 May

31°C

24°C

88 %

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