Belum is a region in Malaysia characterized by one of the world's oldest rainforests and the expansive Temenggor Lake. This ancient landscape offers a diverse natural environment, featuring dense primary rainforest, numerous rivers, and significant natural features like salt licks. The varied terrain and rich biodiversity make Belum suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Belum provides a range of outdoor activities for those looking to explore its…
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63.6km
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.65km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43.9km
02:19
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9.32km
00:58
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Belum offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and jogging. The region features 14 routes across these sports, catering to different skill levels.
Belum is suitable for touring cycling, mountain biking, and road cycling. Komoot offers 8 touring cycling routes in the region. Specific guides like Cycling around Belum and Road Cycling Routes around Belum provide more details.
Yes, Belum offers diverse hiking trails, from relatively easy walks like the Sungai Ruok Trail to more challenging treks such as the Sira Gajah Trail or Bukit Kenderung Trail. Komoot provides guides like Hiking around Belum and Easy hikes around Belum.
Belum is home to the ancient Belum-Temenggor Rainforest Complex, estimated to be around 130 million years old. Other natural features include the expansive Temenggor Lake, numerous waterfalls like Sungai Kooi, and natural salt licks such as Sira Gajah. The region also hosts three species of the rare Rafflesia flower.
Yes, Belum offers options suitable for families. For hiking, there is a dedicated komoot guide for Family-friendly hikes around Belum. Boat trips on Temenggor Lake are also a popular activity for all ages.
Routes in Belum have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 12,000 users who have completed routes in the region.
More than 55,000 komoot users have visited Belum and shared their experiences. This indicates a significant community engagement with the region's outdoor offerings.
The Belum-Temenggor Rainforest Complex is one of the world's oldest rainforests, estimated to be around 130 million years old. It is a critical ecosystem and a biodiversity hotspot, home to many endangered species.
Belum is a biodiversity hotspot, home to endangered species such as the Malayan tiger, Asian elephant, and Malayan tapir. Over 300 species of birds, including the Great Argus Pheasant, can also be observed.
Yes, komoot provides a guide specifically for mountain biking enthusiasts. The MTB Trails around Belum guide offers information on suitable routes in the region.
For those seeking quieter cycling experiences, komoot offers a guide dedicated to Traffic-free bike rides around Belum. This guide helps users identify routes away from heavy vehicle traffic.
For information and bookings related to the Royal Belum State Park, the Belum Rainforest Resort serves as a significant hub. Their sales office can be reached at +605 791 6800. A general contact number for Belum Temengor is +6012 785 7580.

