GUNUNG · Indonesia

Gunung Lesung

Danau Tamblingan di kawasan kaki Gunung Lesung — foto kawasan, bukan puncak / Lake Tamblingan near the foot of Gunung Lesung — area photograph, not the summit. Foto / Photo: Dave; CC BY 2.0.. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 1.885 m
Country: Indonesia (ID)
Location / Range: Buleleng, Bali
Mountain type: Volcanic mountain
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: -8.2800, 115.1060
Difficulty: Forest hike; the Gesing approach is shorter than Tamblingan.
Best Season: April–October (dry season)
Hazards: Junctions can be confusing; the upper trail includes steep ground.

Description

Gunung Lesung stands in Bali near Lake Tamblingan. Indonesian Wikipedia lists an elevation of 1,885 m; Wikidata confirms its identity, country and coordinates but currently provides no elevation. Forest trails lead to the Anglayang sacred site. First-hand accounts highlight navigation at trail junctions and respect for religious activities and the surrounding environment.

Gallery

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Routes

Via Danau Tamblingan

10.00 km +740 m 3–4 jam menurut sumber / 3–4 hours according to source

Starts on Jalan Danau Tamblingan along the Mue River. The source describes a longer approach; junctions require navigation care.

Source

Via Joglo Kedatuan, Gesing

Mudah–sedang / Easy–moderate

4.80 km +325 m 2–3 jam pulang-pergi / 2–3 hours return

A direct forest approach from Gesing to the summit temple. Distance and time describe the return walk reported by the source.

Source

Climbing Experiences

Three first-hand accounts cover the short Gesing approach, navigation challenges from Tamblingan, and a community service ascent to the summit shrine.

References

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