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Gunung Gap
Selangor, Malaysia
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Gunung Gap

1,183 m
ModeratePermit required
3 km
Distance
320 m
Elevation gain
Guide required
Guide

Lower half of the famous Gap-Gus combo above Frasers Hill — short jungle climb from The Gap trailhead to a cement trig pillar on the Selangor-Pahang border, usually done as the warm-up before pushing on to Ulu Semangkok.

About this mountain

Gunung Gap is the closer, lower summit reached from The Gap on the old Bentong-Raub road below Frasers Hill. The trailhead sits at around 863m, tucked behind a row of old wooden pa…

Part of these traverses

Trans GUS
2 peaks · 8.5 km
Moderate›

FAQ

How high is Gunung Gap?

Gunung Gap stands 1,183 metres above sea level.

Where is Gunung Gap?

Gunung Gap is located in Selangor, Malaysia.

How difficult is Gunung Gap?

Gunung Gap is rated moderate, with a main route of about 3 km.

Do I need a permit to hike Gunung Gap?

Yes — a hiking permit is required for Gunung Gap. Selangor Forestry (SEFOREST) e-permit required — RM10 locals / RM30 foreigners. Apply at forestry.selangor.gov.my.

Do I need a guide for Gunung Gap?

Yes — a licensed guide is required to climb Gunung Gap. Official guide is mandatory under SEFOREST rules. Most hikers book a local guide who runs the combined Gap-Gus traverse.

When is the best time to hike Gunung Gap?

year-round

Community

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Gunung Gap — hiker photo 1

Trails

Trans Gap-Gus (recorded GPS)

Trans Gap-Gus (recorded GPS)
Elevation profile↑720m  ↓712m
7.38 km
Distance
2h 41m
Duration
+720 m
Gain

Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors

More mountains in Selangor

Gunung Ulu Semangkok (Gus)1,394 mBukit Choroco1,108 mGunung Ulu Lenik1,150 mBukit Batu Ketung628 mBukit Hulu Telang1,377 mBukit Kunong931 m
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Quick facts

Elevation
1,183 m
State
Selangor
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3 km
Elevation gain
320 m
Permit
Permit required
Guide
Guide required
Best season
year-round
Source
Gunung Bagging — Gunung Semangkok (Gap-Gus)

FAQ

How high is Gunung Gap?

Gunung Gap stands 1,183 metres above sea level.

Where is Gunung Gap?

Gunung Gap is located in Selangor, Malaysia.

How difficult is Gunung Gap?

Gunung Gap is rated moderate, with a main route of about 3 km.

Do I need a permit to hike Gunung Gap?

Yes — a hiking permit is required for Gunung Gap. Selangor Forestry (SEFOREST) e-permit required — RM10 locals / RM30 foreigners. Apply at forestry.selangor.gov.my.

Do I need a guide for Gunung Gap?

Yes — a licensed guide is required to climb Gunung Gap. Official guide is mandatory under SEFOREST rules. Most hikers book a local guide who runs the combined Gap-Gus traverse.

When is the best time to hike Gunung Gap?

year-round

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