Manglayang

Information

Elevation

1.818 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

East Bandung Block — remnant of the ancient Mount Sunda

Mountain type

Dormant volcano (a remnant of the ancient Mount Sunda)

Volcanic?

Yes — volcano

Coordinates

-6.8779, 107.7439

Difficulty

Easy–Moderate (suitable for beginners; 1.5–3 hours via Batu Kuda)

Best Season

June–August (dry season, least rain)

Permits & Rules

Entry ticket Rp10,000–Rp15,000/person (Batu Kuda trail); motorcycle parking Rp5,000, car Rp10,000; the Palintang trail has no official post

Hazards

Steep and rocky trail in some segments, slippery after rain; no water source on the trail — bring enough drinking water from below; there are ravines around the trail; the Cadas Gantung and Baruburnasan locations are high-risk, avoid them

Description

Gunung Manglayang (1,818 m) is a dormant volcano straddling the border of Bandung Regency and Sumedang Regency in West Java. Geologically, it is a remnant of the ancient Gunung Sunda — a massive prehistoric volcano whose collapse formed the Bandung Basin. Manglayang is not listed among Indonesia's monitored active volcanoes by PVMBG; however, remnant volcanic features are visible: a southward-facing caldera depression at the summit and lava-breccia outcrops near the Barubereum trail at around 1,395 m. Four main hiking routes exist: Batu Kuda (most popular and beginner-friendly, departing from Wanawisata Batu Kuda, roughly 2 hours to summit), Palintang in Ujungberung, Barubereum (steeper, suits experienced hikers), and Ciporeat/Cilengkrang. The summit offers a panoramic view of Bandung city to the west and Sumedang to the east. There are no water sources on any trail — hikers must carry sufficient water from the trailhead.