Illustrative photoTrailAbout 0.4 km
The trail
Where the climb begins.
The starting point for the Mount Batur climb from the Toya Bungkah side.
Around Batur
Around Mount Batur
Hot springs, Lake Batur and the trail starts for the climb, with rough distances from the guesthouse.
Illustrative photoClosest to the guesthouse
Within a short walk.
The three places guests ask about most. Distances are straight-line estimates from map pins.
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Illustrative photoHot springsAbout 0.5 km to the nearest venueThe springs
Warm water by the lake.
Natural hot spring pools by the lake, a short walk down the road.
Illustrative photoLakeAbout 0.6 km to the shoreThe lake
The water below the volcano.
The crater lake below Mount Batur, with the shore close to the hot springs.
Toya Bungkah trail start
The guesthouse sits on Jalan Pendakian Gunung Batur, the hiking road that leads to this starting point. Sunrise climbs usually begin before dawn, so being close to the start makes the early morning simpler.
Hot springs in Toya Bungkah
Several hot spring venues sit along the lake shore in Toya Bungkah. Each is run by its own operator with its own hours and entry fees, so check with them directly before you go.
Lake Batur
Lake Batur fills the eastern side of the caldera. The shore near the hot springs is the closest point to the guesthouse. Boats to the villages across the water leave from Kedisan pier, further along the lake.
A little further
More nearby.
Other places in the caldera and on its rim. Activities and entry are run by other operators.
Pura Jati trail start
About 2.2 km
The second common starting point for the climb, beside Pura Jati temple.
Many guided groups start from the Pura Jati side. Your guide will confirm the meeting point and time when you book the climb.
Kedisan pier
About 3.5 km
The lakeside pier where boats cross Lake Batur.
Boat crossings are run by local operators. Times and prices are set by them.
Penelokan viewpoint
About 4.9 km
A lookout on the caldera rim with a wide view of the volcano and the lake.
The road up to the caldera rim passes close by, so it is an easy stop on the way in or out.
Pura Ulun Danu Batur
About 6.4 km
One of the important temples of the Batur area, on the caldera rim.
Visitors are expected to dress respectfully. A sarong and sash are required inside the temple grounds.
Mount Batur summit
Distance not listed
The crater rim at the top of the climb, where most walkers wait for sunrise.
Time to the top depends on the route, the group and the conditions on the day. A local guide can tell you what to expect.
Illustrative photoOn the climb
Before the sunrise hike.
- Start before dawnSunrise climbs usually begin in the dark, so plan for an early night.
- Bring a warm layerIt is cool before sunrise and warms up quickly once the sun is out.
- Wear good shoesThe path is loose volcanic ground in places. Shoes with grip help.
- Carry a torch and waterA headlamp or torch for the first part, and enough water for the way up and down.
- Go with a local guideRecommended, especially if it is your first climb. Your guide confirms the start point and time.