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Malaysia · Kinabalu Park, Sabah

Low’s Peak Circuit – Mountain Torq

Low's Peak to Mount Kinabalu Tour

The extreme altitude, the night at the refuge then a ferrata of more than a kilometre on the summit plateau form an independent and solidly documented journey.

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Experience profile · editorial diagramhigh point 3,776 m
Type
Very high altitude ferrata
Duration
4–5 hours
Grade
Not documented
Best period
Check locally

Why it enters the Top 100

An experience ranked for its story and distinctiveness.

The 1.1 kilometre circuit begins up to 3,776 metres on the Panar Laban face of Mount Kinabalu, after an overnight ascent to the summit at 4,095 metres. The four to five hour road links suspension bridge, Nepalese bridge and three cables on a tropical granite plateau above the clouds. Sabah Tourism officially distinguishes Low's Peak Circuit from Walk the Torq and requires permission from Sabah Parks; schedules, quotas and weather must be checked.

What sets it apart: The 1.1 kilometre circuit starts up to 3,776 metres on the Panar Laban face of Mount Kinabalu, after an overnight ascent to the summit at 4,095 metres.; The four- to five-hour drive links suspension bridge, Nepalese bridge and three cables on a tropical granite plateau above the clouds.; Sabah Tourism officially distinguishes Low's Peak Circuit from Walk the Torq and requires permission from Sabah Parks; schedules, quotas and weather must be checked.

Score breakdown

Median / 5
Power of story4.7
Singularity5.0
Emotional and sensory intensity4.9
Rationale for travel5.0
Strength of evidence4.7

Traceability

The facts behind the profile.

  1. The 1.1 kilometre circuit begins up to 3,776 metres on the Panar Laban face of Mount Kinabalu, after an overnight ascent to the summit at 4,095 metres.

  2. The four to five hour road links suspension bridge, Nepalese bridge and three cables on a tropical granite plateau above the clouds.

  3. Sabah Tourism officially distinguishes Low's Peak Circuit from Walk the Torq and requires permission from Sabah Parks; schedules, quotas and weather must be checked.

Geographical precision: Coordinate of the area or locality, not of the start of the via ferrata; Do not use for terrain navigation.