Kirirom National Park
Kirirom - a cool pine-forest plateau with lakes and viewpoints, the easy nature escape from Phnom Penh
The route
The line through Kampong Speu, Cambodia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Nov-May (dry season best)
Cooler pine-forest air; humid in the wet
Open year-round; cooler than the lowlands; a weekend escape. Confirm.
On the trail
Cool pine-forest plateau with lakes and viewpoints
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Confirm typical crowd levels
Lake and viewpoint loops; the waterfalls
Getting there & staying
Kirirom NP, from Phnom Penh
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Phnom Penh; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
National-park fee
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Heat lower down, getting lost on the plateau tracks
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.