Gunung Ledang

Gunung Ledang—also known as Mount Ophir—is Johor’s highest peak, wrapped in the Puteri Gunung Ledang legend of a mystical princess and her impossible dowry. The mountain anchors southern-peninsula identity as both wilderness and story landmark. Hikers come for waterfall trails, humid forest climbs and misty summit views. Routes range from challenging day ascents to multi-stage treks; after rain, leeches and Malay-legend atmosphere travel with you under the canopy. Whether you push for the summit or linger at the falls below, Ledang rewards persistence with adventure and folklore in one southern Johor landmark.