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Gunung Ledang (Ledang Mountain)
Also known as Mount Ophir, Gunung Ledang is the highest mountain in Johor. According to folklore, it was the home of Puteri Gunung Ledang, a princess who captivated the heart of the Sultan of Malacca during the 15th century but turned down his proposal for marriage by setting impossible demands. Among her demands were for a golden bridge linking the Sultan’s palace in Malacca to the mountain, jars of women’s tears, seven trays of mosquitoes’ hearts and seven bowls of blood from the Sultan’s prince.
A popular spot for avid mountain climbers, there are several trails that lead to the summit of the mountain. At its base is the Sagil Waterfall, a popular spot for picnickers. Other activities are night trekking, archery and mountain biking. Camping is also very popular with campsites made available along the trail uphill.
Visitors can also visit the Gunung Ledang Recreation Forest, an eight-hectare forest reserved as a sanctuary and a water-catchment area with four waterfalls. A popular spot for picnics, this park is also a favourite venue for seminars and work camps. The adventurous can trek up to Gunung Pulai, which is about 700 metres above sea level.
With all its attractions Gunung Ledang is the perfect place for nature lovers, bird watchers, jungle trekkers and picnickers.
