Driving to Mount Batu Brinchang the highest paved road of Malaysia
Mount Batu Brinchang is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,016m (6,614ft) above sea level, located in Malaysia. It’s said to be the highest paved road in the country.
Where is Mount Batu Brinchang?
The peak is located within the Cameron Highlands, on the boundary between Pahang and Perak states in the northwest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Can you drive to Mount Batu Brinchang?
The road to the summit is entirely paved. It’s called Federal Route 432. Built in the 1920s, it’s said to be the highest paved road in the country. Starting from Kea Farm, the road is 6.7 km (4.2 mi) long.
How challenging is the road to Mount Batu Brinchang?
Embark on the road less traveled, a route that demands a well-maintained vehicle and a cautious approach. Signal your presence at blind corners with timely honks to alert fellow travelers. Keep in mind that this path is essentially a one-way street, making a U-turn midway a formidable challenge. There might be moments where you question the wisdom of undertaking this journey. However, upon reaching the summit, a lookout tower awaits, providing a rewarding view. If you're uneasy with heights, you might choose to refrain from ascending the tower. In inclement weather, particularly during rainfall, novice drivers should exercise caution, as landslides are a potential hazard, and the slopes may become slippery. The gradient varies between 5% and 10% until the end of the maintenance limit border at Gunung Irau camping site, where the gradient becomes steeper (up to 20%). As a result, the speed limit for this road is 20 km/h only. The short 6.7-km journey from the bottom to the top may take about half an hour.
Is Mount Batu Brinchang worth it?
Set high in the Titiwangsa Range, the mountain enjoys many visitors all year round. The weather up there is also a few degrees cooler than Tanah Rata. Enjoy the colder weather there. There is a micro-station installation at the top of this mountain. The observation tower at the summit enables tourists to enjoy the panoramic view of Titiwangsa Mountains from the summit.