Gunung Adeng

Information

Elevation

1.826 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Bedugul Volcanic Group, Tabanan Regency, Bali

Mountain type

Dormant stratovolcano (Bedugul volcanic complex)

Volcanic?

Yes — volcano

Coordinates

-8.3184, 115.1399

Difficulty

Hard — complex terrain with many trail junctions in dense forest, using a local guide is strongly recommended; distance 6.1–14 km depending on the route, travel time 4–6.5 hours

Best Season

April–October (Bali dry season; drier trail and fewer leeches)

Permits & Rules

No special permit required; it is recommended to report and coordinate with the indigenous community or the keepers of Pura Pucak Adeng before climbing

Hazards

Large numbers of leeches especially in the rainy season, many confusing trail branches (high risk of getting lost without a guide), thick fog, wet and slippery surfaces

Description

Gunung Adeng (1,826 m) is a dormant stratovolcano in Tabanan Regency, Bali — the island's ninth highest summit and part of the Bedugul volcanic complex alongside Gunung Batukaru and the Tamblingan lake area. Its slopes are cloaked in dense tropical rainforest rich in wild orchids and wet-forest epiphytes. Two main routes are used: the Bedugul approach (6.1 km, 4–5 hrs, starting near Blooms Garden) and a longer southern route via Pura Pucak Adeng and Pura Pucak Anyar temples (approx. 14 km, 6–6.5 hrs). The trail network is intricate and prone to confusion, making an experienced local guide strongly advisable. Leeches are a common companion on the wet forest trails.