Best Cycling Trails In Kuala Lumpur

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Best Cycling Trails In Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a fusion of cultures that has made it a Truly Asia Country. For cyclists looking for interesting routes to ride on in the city, below are some good ones. Some are easy, others tougher and a couple are out of the norm, unique trails.

1. THE RIVER OF LIFE CYCLING TRAILS

An extension & upgrading of the two KL cycling lanes (see below). As the name suggests, it runs along the rivers of Kuala Lumpur (mainly along the Klang River & Gombak River). Starting from Dataran Merdeka; presently it covers two loops : the Brickfields Loop & the Chow Kit Loop. Much improved, both are beautiful routes and a pleasure to ride on.
(... see Brickfields Loop route map) (... see blog)

(... see Chow Kit Loop route map)

2. KUALA LUMPUR CYCLING LANES

There are a couple of cycling lanes, the first one starts from Dataran Merdeka and goes along the Klang River up till Mid-Valley City. Certain stretches along the river are nicely shaded and a pleasure to ride on. Do note that there's a stretch that runs below the Jalan Damansara over-pass that's a bit dodgy (GPS: 3.13545, 101.69425) with vagrants hanging around; often cyclists by-pass that section by making a short detour into Brickfields.
(... see route map) (... see blog)

The second stretch starts near Dataran Merdeka and loops to the KLGolden Triangle up-market commercial district. This one comes with blue painted lanes which runs along sections shared with pedestrians and other sections with motorized traffic.
(... see route map) (... see blog)

3. KUALA LUMPUR CAR-FREE DAY

This is not a permanent trail per se; but for those who wants to do some light cycling, the inner core roads of Kuala Lumpur are closed off to motorized traffic on the first and third Sundays of each month. It's an easy, short loop and often people do a few loops. People come not just to exercise but also treat it as a family day out to mingle and socialize with the crowd and perhaps make a few new friends.
(... see blog)

4. KUALA LUMPUR LAKE GARDENS

One of the oldest parks in the country, the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, a ninety-two hectares enclave in the city, offers a green area to ride in with bonuses of of a couple of small lakes, nearby butterfly and deer parks.
(... see route map) (... see blog)
Two other nice lake areas to ride around are the Tasik Titiwangsa. and the Kepong Metropolitan Park.

5. KIARA HILLS (BUKIT KIARA)

On the outskirts of the city, Kiara Hills (Bukit Kiara) is located in a forest reserve and as such the route is free from motorized traffic. This is a tough on as it goes on a climb up hill, starting from Changkat Abang Haii Openg, pass a first guard house and then continues on a steeper climb to reach a second guard house at the top, located at a cross intersection. For those who want to go the extra distance, from this intersection are two loops that goes round the upper portion of Kiara Hills.
An interesting extension after finishing this route is to go through Kampung Sungai Pencala and do a loop at Desa Park City. The roads at the kampong are quieter, shady and it's feels much cooler once one enter the village.
(... see route map) (... see blog)

6. KAMPUNG KEMENSAH AND THE KLANG GATES

This is another ride that goes through a Malay kampong - Kampung Kemensah where there is a nice waterfall for a cool dip during a hot day. Added extensions to this route will be to the Klang Gates Dam and Zoo Negara. Start points can be at Setiawangsa or Taman Melawati (a shorter route).
(... see route map) (... see blog)

7. AKLEH STORM DRAIN TRAIL

A trail that goes through a small manhole at Datuk Keramat to ride along the huge monsoon drains running along the Klang River below the AKLEH Highway. Do be advised not to ride here during rainy season as these storm drains can be full of water!
Start point can be at Tasik Titiwangsa.
(... see route map) (... see blog)
This and the following are off the norm routes and are quite unique trails.

8. THE BUKIT SEPUTEH CEMETERY TRAIL

Fancy cycling through a cemetery? This trail goes through the largest and oldest cemetery of the city - the Kwong Tong Cemetery. One can even visit the grave of the co-founder of the city, Kapitan China Yap Ah Loy. But don't be frightened, ride through with friends during the day and it could be quite fun, and on top of that the route leads to the Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum on the other side of the cemetery.
(... see route map) (... see blog)

9. THE KLANG BAK KUT TEH TRAIL

How about going beyond Kuala Lumpur, all the way down to Klang to savour its renown dish - Bak Kut Teh! Start at Dataran Merdeka, ride along the KL Cylcling path and then onto the motor-cycle lanes towards Klang. Use a folding bike, and one can take a KTM Komuter train back.
(... see route map) (... see blog)

10. FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA

Coming soon, stay tuned.

11. PUTRAJAYA WETLAND & LAKESIDE

Strictly speaking this is not in Kuala Lumpur but at another federal territory. Cycling at the Putrajaya Wetlands & Lakeside is nature-bonding with beautiful sceneries.

(... see route map) (... see blog)

To see other interesting rides in Kuala Lumpur, click here.

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