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Singapore is the Garden City of the world and there’s a good reason why it is called so. It has a huge number of national parks, reserves and forests, which you can explore while trekking in Singapore. While we mostly see over-the-top, modern skyscrapers when we imagine Singapore, the truth is that the city has a rich natural ecosystem and landscapes. Explore the natural trails from rainy forests to green mountains to rivers snaking through a jungle to even waterfalls. This is the side of Singapore that goes unnoticed.
10 Best Trekking Places In Singapore
Singapore has over 300 parks, 4 nature reserves, 182 trails with beautiful landscapes and at least 102 easy-to-climb trails. So it is hard to choose where you wanna go.
1. Changi Bay Park Connector
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The part that connects Changi Beach Park with the East Coast Park Connector might seem like a weird place to start a trekking spot list, but it is one of the easiest and best places to trek in Singapore. Here you can take a 75 km trek from Rower’s Bay Park, all the way to Berlayer Creek. It is an easy trail compared to other trekking trails and has a beautiful view that will enchant you. You can also ride a bicycle at Changi Bay Park Connector.
Location: Nicoll Dr, Singapore 498991
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2. Henderson Wave
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It is one of the most thrilling treks in Singapore. While the trail itself does not have any obstacles, the length of it makes the hike quite challenging. The trail is made up of bridges that connect the parks around the southern ridge of the city. At this place you can walk the Henderson Wave Bridge, which is also called the Hilltop Walk, it connects to the Alexandra Arch. It boasts of being the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. The trail offers a beautiful view of the neighbouring islands and the southern parts of Singapore.
Location: Mount Faber Lp., Singapore
3. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
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Bukit Timah Summit is the highest natural point in Singapore. It is a cold, chilly hill area at 164 meters. It is one of the easiest trails for trekking in Singapore with almost no obstacles. The place is one of the most famous hiking spots among Singaporeans. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is the largest primary forest in the country. The Nature Reserve was one of eight established by the Forest Department of Singapore in the 1800s.
Location: Hindhede Dr, Singapore 589318
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4. Sungei Buloh Wetland
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Sungei Buloh Wetland is a home for nature lovers. It is nothing less of a paradise for nature lovers. Here you can watch Singaporeans harvest prawns with ancient techniques. The wetland is blessed with rich biodiversity, you can watch birds migrating from Australia, during the peak season, and crocodiles walking around, hunting and relaxing. This reserve is important for immigrant birds, who migrate during climate change.
Location: 301 Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 718925
5. Mount Faber Park
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Once called Telok Blangah Hill, Mount Faber is a beautiful mountain right in the central region of the city-state. The mount park is connected to the southern ridge. At the top of the hill, you can grab the cable car that connects HarbourFront to Sentosa Island. Mount Faber is the home of the reservoir that was once the water source to the mainland back in 1901. As for the trail, it is very easy to hike and is filled with green bushes and beautiful scenery.
Location: Mount Faber Rd, Singapore
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6. Chestnut Nature Park
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Chestnut Park is the ideal blend of nature, scenic views, steep steps and beautiful flowers. This small park at the end of Chestnut Avenue is an experience of its kind. This trail leads trekkers through steep slopes surrounded by forests. To make sure the hikers don’t get lost in this maze of a jungle, the local government has put warning signs at every 100 meters of the trek. The difficulty of this trek depends on the trail you decide to take. The northern trail is easier compared to the southern trail.
Location: Chestnut Ave, Singapore 679514
7. Coney Island
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Not to be confused with Coney Island in New York, Pulau Serangoon is located near the northeastern coast of Singapore. It has various trekking trails, from swamps to coastal areas to grasslands. The undeveloped piece of land makes this trail quite fierce for a trekking trail, but that just adds to the fun of hiking. The unsophisticated surrounding, untamed nature and beautiful terrain makes for a once in a lifetime experience for hikers. If you hate walking, you can rent a bike to ride around the terrain.
Location: Singapore
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8. Keppel Hill Reservoir
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This place is straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, WW2 bunkers, an abandoned reservoir, and a dark, gloomy forest, it is a dream for any trekking enthusiast. The stories around the reservoir are mostly myths and folktales. This mysterious trekking trail is moderate in difficulty. Now, it has become a topic of interest for adventurers and hikers, who hike here to see the reservoir and the graves of dead Japanese soldiers.
Location: Singapore
9. Fort Canning Park
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Fort Canning once called the Government Hill, might not look as scary as Keppel Hill Reservoir, but it is still the location of a horror story among Singaporeans. The hill gets its name from the first Viceroy of India, Viscount Charles John Canning. Before that, it was called Bukit Larangan by the Malaysians, which means Forbidden Hill. It used to be the resting place of kings. It is believed that a palace once stood at the top of the hill.
Location: 51 Canning Rise, Singapore 179872
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10. Coast to Coast trail
Now that all the easy ones are out of the way, let’s talk about the hardest trekking trail in Singapore. This 36 km long trail takes 10 hours to complete. It starts at Jurong Lakes Garden and ends at Coney Island. It is not for the weak, the trial is exhaustive and will completely drain one of their energy. You can enjoy views of a beautiful lake, landscape, and a rather enjoyable trekking trail.
Location: Yuan Ching Rd, Singapore
Trekking in Singapore is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and will not only bring you close to nature’s greatest creations, but it will also bring you across people, with stories. The treks in Singapore, just like everything else, are modernised and quite easy to navigate. It is an adventure, and you’ll feel it completely. If you wish to go on trekking adventures in Singapore, book your trip with TripXL today!
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