Mount Batur

Mount Batur is an active volcano in the Kintamani highlands of central Bali. The mountain rises inside the Batur caldera, a large volcanic landscape that also contains Lake Batur and several villages.

What you find there

The hiking area includes volcanic slopes, crater rims, lava fields, summit viewpoints and routes around the caldera. From higher points, the landscape includes Lake Batur, the surrounding caldera walls and views toward other mountains in Bali.

Volcanic history

Mount Batur has had several recorded eruptions, and its present form reflects repeated volcanic activity. The outer caldera was created by large eruptions, while the current cone and crater developed within the older volcanic depression.

Visiting

Summit routes involve steep, uneven volcanic ground and changing weather. Visitors should follow current local guidance and use registered route or guide arrangements where required. Public sources locate Mount Batur in Kintamani, Bangli, Bali.