Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang)

Pahang, Malaysia

16.8 miles (27.1 km) · 5,467 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang) is a 16.8-mile loop route in Pahang, Malaysia, gaining 5,623 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.7 miles gaining 3,568 feet at an average 6.9% grade. About 40% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance16.8 mi (27.1 km)
Elevation gain5,467 ft (1,666 m)
Average gain325 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb8.7 mi, 3,171 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade406.6%
Runnable42% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeFront-loaded climb
Difficulty score16.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat11%
Mild uphill14%
Moderate uphill15%
Steep uphill26%
Mild downhill10%
Moderate downhill6%
Steep downhill17%

Questions about Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang)

How much elevation gain does Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang) have?

Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang) has 5,467 ft (1,666 m) of elevation gain over 16.8 miles (27.1 km). That averages 325 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang)?

The difficulty score for Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang) is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang)?

The longest climb on Gunung Naung (Janda Baik to Nuang) runs 8.7 miles (14.0 km) and gains 3,171 ft (966 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 406.6%.

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