About Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest
Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest is a protected forest reserve at the foot of Mount Belumut (1,010 m) in Kluang District, Johor, about 32 km from Kluang town. Managed by the Johor State Forestry Department, it serves as the main trailhead for the popular Gunung Belumut hike. The area features lowland dipterocarp forest, clear streams, camping grounds and picnic areas, and is known for its biodiversity, challenging summit trail and scenic viewpoints.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested lowland setting at the base of Gunung Belumut with tall dipterocarp trees, clear streams and shaded picnic and camping areas. The main attraction is the marked hiking trail to the 1,010 m summit, passing through dense forest with steep and rocky sections. At the base, visitors can picnic, wade in streams, camp in designated grounds and enjoy nature walks and birdwatching. Facilities are basic and trails are natural earth paths.
Key highlights
- 01
Trailhead for the hike to Gunung Belumut summit (1,010 m) with viewpoint at the top
- 02
Lowland dipterocarp forest with diverse flora and fauna
- 03
Clear forest streams suitable for wading and picnicking
- 04
Designated camping grounds and shelters within the forest reserve
- 05
Popular birdwatching and nature photography location
History of Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest
Part of the Kluang Forest Reserve managed by the Johor State Forestry Department for conservation and recreation; long established as the principal access point for Mount Belumut, a well-known hiking peak in Johor
Route
| By air | Via Senai International Airport (JHB) near Johor Bahru, then road transfer to Kluang and onward to the forest |
|---|---|
| By train |