Perak / Pahang · Malaysia
Cameron Highlands Road
59Tapah to Brinchang
Malaysia’s iconic colonial-era mountain climb, 60 km of continuous hairpins through dense rainforest and cloud forest from Tapah to the tea estates of the Cameron Highlands.
Route 59 leaves the expressway at Tapah and attacks the Titiwangsa Range, rising from 71 m to over 1,600 m in relentless bends through primary rainforest past the Lata Iskandar waterfall, breaking into the tea-carpeted plateau at Tanah Rata and Brinchang. A textbook mountain drive of canopy tunnels and mist-shrouded ridges.
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MountainForestValley
Best seasons
SpringSummer
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Cameron Highlands Road on the map37.8 mi · point to point
TapahStart · Perak / Pahang
BrinchangEnd · Perak / Pahang
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Character
Corners310bends
Tightness9of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins4bends over 150°
Climb1,938 mtotal ascent
Summit1,499.9 mhighest point of the line · 4,921 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 34Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%48.7 – 1,499.9 mPoints of interest1 stop
- Agro Highlands Strawberry Farm & CafeFood and drink32 mi in
Hazards
- Landslides in the wet season
- Fog
- Narrow lanes
- Weekend congestion near Tanah Rata
Sources
“Known for its narrow lanes and continuous hairpin bends, this road tests both driver skill and patience.”
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Driving the Cameron Highlands Road: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Cameron Highlands Road?
Cameron Highlands Road runs 37.8 miles (61 km) and takes about 1 h 33 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Cameron Highlands Road to drive?
We rate it demanding: 310 corners including 4 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 12%, and a tightness of 9 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Cameron Highlands Road?
Spring and Summer are best.
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