GUNUNG · Indonesia

Gunung Pohen

Hutan di jalur Gunung Batukaru, Tabanan; foto kawasan, bukan puncak atau jalur Pohen / Forest on the Batukaru trail, Tabanan; regional view, not Pohen summit or trail. Kemahkuy, CC BY-SA 4.0.. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 2.063 m
Country: Indonesia (ID)
Location / Range: Bedugul Mountains, Tabanan, Bali
Mountain type: Stratovolcano (inactive)
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: -8.2972, 115.1381
Difficulty: Challenging
Best Season: April–October (dry season, clearest views)
Permits & Rules: No official information on special permits; it is recommended to start the climb in the morning before the fog sets in.
Hazards: Steep trails that are slippery when raining; leeches along the trek; thick fog frequently covers the summit.

Description

Gunung Pohen rises to 2,063 metres in the Bedugul area of Tabanan, Bali. Wikidata places it near 8.2972° S and 115.1381° E. Climbers describe an approach through the geothermal area followed by a forest trail to the summit. A 2015 account encountered very dense vegetation, while a 2020 trip reported muddy terrain and a slippery descent. Conditions and access need to be checked before visiting.

Gallery

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Routes

Via geothermal Bedugul–Hanoman

Terjal dan licin saat basah / Steep and slippery when wet

Sekitar 6 jam pergi-pulang pada laporan 2020 / About 6 hours return in the 2020 account

Hendra’s account follows the geothermal approach from Bukit Catu to the Hanoman statue junction, then takes the ascending forest trail. Return follows the same route; the duration reflects that group’s pace. Confirm access before setting out.

Source

Climbing Experiences

Three personal accounts show changing conditions: difficult route finding in 2015, slippery terrain in 2020 and a day hike in 2021. Their timings are not universal estimates and these accounts do not confirm current access.

References

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