Belumut Forest, Johor

Gunung Belumut (1010m) is said to be the third highest mountain in the state after Gunung Ledang (1276m) and Gunung Besar (1035m). The name, which literally translates to "mossy mountain" in English, is said to come from the prevalence of mossy and slippery rocks in the area. 

Gunung Belumut sits inside a recreational forest reserve of the same name and is a well known trekking and camping destination to locals around the area. For the average climber, the trek up the mountain takes about 4 hours, and another 3 hours back down, a total of about 15km trekking overall. For those who are not into hardcore trekking, a visit to the river (tributary of Sungai Dengar) at the base of the mountain may be a more pleasant activity.

The clear water of Sungai Dengar in the Recreational Forest.

The entrance to the park is located about 30km away from Kluang town. It is a 30-minute journey by car to reach the park entrance from Kluang town. To get there, take Route 50 heading towards Mersing.  After about 13 kilometres along the road, take a right turn into Route 749. After about another 3km, an intersection to the left appears. Take the left turn and head along Route 1431 until you come to the small settlement of Felda Ulu Dengar. Follow the road signs indicating "Air Terjun G.Berlumut" as you traverse the town, then through a palm oil plantation until you come to the entrance gate of the Gunung Berlumut Recreational Forest.

The Park Entrance with ample parking and empty stalls.

Entrance Archway into the Park.

Operation Hours.

Map of the Park.

Suspension Bridge over the river.

Locals enjoying a dip in the river.

Pleasant blue pools.

Man-made shelters provide protection from the rain, if needed.

The trailhead for the climb to the summit.

Deeper section of the river where local kids jump down into from the high banks.

Very nice.

Fallen tree makes a makeshift bridge.

Small cascades but no real waterfall here.

Rocks which must have been carried down by the river in the past.

A nice place to relax.

Fast flowing stream at the upstream section.

Dappled sunlight through the trees.

Another view of the bridge.

The Gunung Belumut recreational forest is a nice place to visit if you happen to be in Kluang. A nice quiet retreat which is not well known to outsiders.