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Cleopatra's Needle

1,593 m above sea level · Palawan · 10.124°N, 118.995°E · effort 7/9

Topographic map of the area around the Cleopatra's Needle summit
No mapped route yet - the summit area is shown. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · relief: Mapzen (AWS Open Data) · map: Bundok ng Pinas.

The forested peak behind Puerto Princesa, its critical habitat sheltering Batak communities and much of Palawan's endemic wildlife. A wet, wild jungle climb capped by a rocky needle viewpoint.

  • Critical habitat
  • Batak communities
  • Jungle trek

Access and permits

Before you go

DENR CNCH guidelines summary requires advance booking, ID, waiver and orientation. Listed attractions do not establish summit permission. Not verified: summit-specific access and full guidelines; PDF requires login.

Arrange with: Local tourism office and protected-area office for the intended approach

Research checked 2026-09-08. Source date: 2025; library added 2026-05-28. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.

DENR FASPS — CNCH visitor guidelines

Trails

TrailJump-offEffortTechnicalDistanceTime
Brgy. Tanabag TrailBrgy. Tanabag, Puerto Princesa, Palawan7/9D~30 km (estimated, no mapped route)3 days

Effort (1-9) is computed from distance, ascent and terrain; technical (A-E) follows the trail class, from a clear path (A) to real climbing (E). Elevations, grades and trail data are indicative - always verify with the LGU / DENR before a climb. Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.

Take Cleopatra's Needle offline

Bundok ng Pinas keeps a personal climb log, records your track with the screen off, saves this mountain's topographic map for use without signal and shows the same access notes on the trail. No account needed.

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