Gunung Batu

Information

Elevation

875 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Perbukitan eks-Kawedanan Jonggol, Desa Sukaharja, Kecamatan Sukamakmur, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat

Mountain type

Bukit batu non-vulkanik dengan singkapan/tebing di puncak memanjang

Volcanic?

No (non-volcanic)

Coordinates

-6.6198, 107.0620

Difficulty

Ramah pemula–menengah; sekitar 1,5 jam ke puncak, dengan bagian akhir berupa scrambling di singkapan batu yang kadang dibantu tali.

Best Season

Dry season (April–October) for clear sunrises/sunsets; avoid the slippery rocks when it rains.

Permits & Rules

No special permit required; per a 2024 report an entry ticket of about Rp15,000 applies, plus a summit fee of ~Rp5,000 and camping ~Rp5,000.

Hazards

Steep, slippery rock outcrops near the summit, sheer cliffs, and fast-changing weather.

Description

Gunung Batu Jonggol (about 875 m) is a rocky hill in Sukaharja village, Sukamakmur district, Bogor Regency, West Java — part of the former Jonggol sub-district hill country on the Bogor–Cianjur border, and distinct from the well-known 'Gunung Batu' climbing crag at Lembang. Though modest in height, it is a popular spot for easy hikes and camping to watch sunrise and sunset. The trail to its elongated summit crosses a mix of a river, rice fields and forested slopes, with a final section of steep rock outcrops that sometimes require a rope. The climb typically takes around 1.5 hours from the trailhead, and there are camping grounds near the top. Wildlife such as lutung (leaf monkeys) can still be seen in the area. According to a 2024 report, entry is about Rp15,000 plus small summit and camping fees of roughly Rp5,000 each.