It is always nice to see others post pictures of themselves standing tall and looking healthy at the peak of the hill. In fact, that actually makes you want to try hiking too. Hiking is not an easy weekend activity for beginners. However, there is always a suitable place for everyone to start with. So, here’s a list of beginner-friendly hiking spots that beginners can consider for their first hike in Klang Valley.
Beginner Hiking Spots In Klang Valley
1. Taman Tugu, Kuala Lumpur
Taman Tugu is like a walking trail up the hill, this is why it is one of the best beginner hiking spots. Besides, it is also a family-friendly park with multiple routes for you to choose from to reach the peak. So don’t worry about the difficulty level and give it a try.
Location: Taman Tugu, Pesiaran Sultan Salahuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL
Approximate Length: 1.7 miles (4000 steps; 341.1 ft elevation)
Approximate Hiking Duration: 1 hour
Entrance Fee: Free
2. Kiara Hill Walk, Kuala Lumpur
Another fairly easy trail for hiking. Kiara Hill Walk is mostly covered with pedestrian road. It is a safe place for beginners to train their stamina before challenging those steep and rocky route. This is a place popular with bikers too!
Location: Changkat Abang Haji Openg, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Approximate Length: 3.6 miles (8500 steps; 85.3 ft elevation)
Approximate Hiking Duration: 1 – 2 hours
Entrance Fee: Free
Side Note: Say hi to the monkeys but do not feed them.
3. Bukit Sri Bintang, Kepong
Bukit Sri Bintang is not as popular as other hills in the area but it is also a great place to begin your hiking experience. The difficulty level of the hike there is between easy and moderate. The inclines there will make you feel tired but they are not too steep.
Location: Jalan 11/36, Taman Sri Bintang, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Approximate Height: 155 metres
Approximate Hiking Duration: 1.5 hours
Entrance Fee: Free
4. Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve, Selangor
Located in Petaling Jaya, Bukit Gasing also offers many hiking routes of different difficulty levels. There will be signboards showing you the approximate length and hiking duration too. For beginners, try the easiest trail first before you challenge yourself for the difficult ones.
Location: Bukit Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Approximate Height: 160 metres
Approximate Hiking Duration: 40 minutes – 1 hour
Entrance Fee: Free
Side Note: Expect more crowds during the weekends.
5. Bukit Kembara, Ampang
Bukit Kembara is nestled in the Taman Tun Abdul Razak area of Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. People love this hiking spot mostly because of the lake there. Lake and hill, it’s a great combination for a nature activity. Moreover, the lake is photography-worthy!
Location: Ulu Kelang, 68000 Ampang Jaya, Selangor
Approximate Height: 270 metres
Approximate Hiking Duration: 1 hour
Entrance Fee: Free
6. Wawasan Hill, Puchong
Another gem for hiking. Wawasan Hill is known for its waterfall there. Hikers would take the waterfall trail to enjoy the relaxing waterfall when they arrive. While the hike up would make you go breathless, catching your breath by the waterfall will be one of the best experiences in life.
Location: Persiaran Bukit, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Approximate Height: 240 metres
Approximate Hiking Duration: 1 hour
Entrance Fee: Free
Side Note: There is a Facebook community – Wawasan Forest Community that connects hikers in the area. Follow them to get to know more about it and receive the latest info about the condition of the hill before you hike.
7. Bukit Besi, Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Besi is located in the Sungai Besi and Alam Damai area of southeast Kuala Lumpur. The trail there is fairly easy but there are still some steep sections you will have to watch out for. Besides, there will be a few checkpoints before you reach the peak for you to have a break in between. Once you reach the top, you’ll see a communication tower and a view of the city.
Location: 1, Jalan Alam Damai, Alam Damai, 56000 Cheras, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Approximate Height: 291 metres
Approximate Hiking Duration: 1 – 2 hours
Entrance Fee: Free
Side note: There are snakes there, be careful.
8. Broga Hill, Semenyih
Broga Hill is one of the most popular beginner-friendly hiking spots in Klang Valley. The view at the peak is known to be the best, especially during sunrise. Thus, many hikers would go for an early hike just to catch the moment up there.
Location: Jln Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor
Approximate Height: 400 metres
Approximate Hiking Duration: 1 hour
Entrance Fee: RM1
Side Note: Be the early bird for once to catch the breathtaking sunrise there.
Be ready & careful for your hike
As a beginner, make sure that you are fully prepared before you go for it. As a rule of thumb, just follow the regular hikers there and ask for help if you are in trouble. Just recently, it was reported that a grandmother aged 80-year-old can still hike up an over 800 metres hill in 2 hours. This can be you too if you start hiking now and keep up with a weekly routine.
All the best and have fun hiking in Klang Valley!
Disclaimer: The hiking duration may vary for each hiker, please be prepared before the hike as it might not be as easy as it seems.
