Gunung Pohen

Information

Elevation

2.063 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Bedugul Mountains, Tabanan, Bali

Mountain type

Stratovolcano (inactive)

Volcanic?

Yes — volcano

Coordinates

-8.2971, 115.1380

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 is a dormant stratovolcano rising to approximately 2,063–2,089 metres in the Bedugul highland, Tabanan Regency, Bali, ranking as the island's fifth-highest peak. The out-and-back trail is about 2.9 km, takes 2–2.5 hours, and is marked by red paint on tree trunks, though the path is steep and slippery when wet, making gloves and long socks advisable against leeches. On a clear day, the summit offers views of Lake Beratan, Gunung Tapak, and Gunung Catur below. Camping at the summit is not permitted.