Best trails in Phnom Kulen National Park
Want to find the best trails in Phnom Kulen National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 3 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 127 to 1,640 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Phnom Kulen National Park.
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•Hard
•8.7 mi
•Est. 4h 12m
Phnom Kulen/Kulen Mountain (ភ្នំគូលែន) is located within the Phnom Kulen National Park (ឧទ្យានជាតិភ្នំគូលែន). This mountain range is created by sandstone and is south of the Dângrêk Mountains. This holy mountain is also significant to those who are Buddhists and Hindus. Not only that, Phnom Kulen is known to be the birthplace of the Khmer Empire. There are two waterfalls located within this mountain range and a plethora of flora, fauna, rock sites, and caves. In order to enter Phnom Kulen...
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Visitor info
Passes & fees
Fee required
Phnom Kulen National Park charges a fee to enter. You can buy tickets to the national park from hotel / tour companies, the official office located in City Angkor Hotel, or from the local police at the mountain itself.
Trail reviews for Phnom Kulen National Park
You need to buy a permit to enter the Phnom Kulen national park ($20/pp). The hike starts with a lot of stairs and then becomes a flat easy walk through the forest. However, there are lots of junctions so best to have the map offline. You can see the waterfall, laying Buddha and 1000 Linga's. If you don't want to do the hike down you can ask your driver to pick you up at any of these points.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Phnom Kulen National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Phnom Kulen National Park is Mount Kulen, which has a 4.3 star rating from 48 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,640 ft.
What is the longest trail in Phnom Kulen National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Phnom Kulen National Park is Mount Kulen. This trail is estimated to be 8.7 mi long.
How many trails are in Phnom Kulen National Park?
There are 3 trails in Phnom Kulen National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 79 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Phnom Kulen National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Phnom Kulen National Park has you covered. Mount Kulen boasts the most elevation gain with 1,640 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kbal Spean, which will get you 423 ft of elevation gain.