GUNUNG · Indonesia

Puncak Gunung Patuha

Gunung Patuha

Information

Elevation: 2.434 m
Country: Indonesia (ID)
Location / Range: Bandung Regency, West Java — about 50 km southwest of the city of Bandung
Mountain type: Twin stratovolcano, now dormant
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: -7.1625, 107.4000
Difficulty: Moderate — the trail from Cipanganten village (southwest of the mountain) through forest reaches the crater rim in about 30 minutes; the route via Kawah Putih is more crowded with tourists but does not reach the highest point
Best Season: April–October (Java's dry season; better visibility of the crater lake, drier trails)
Permits & Rules: Kawah Putih area entrance ticket applies for the tourist route; the climbing route via Cipanganten passes through plantation land — coordinate with the local community
Hazards: Sulfur gas emissions (H₂S/SO₂) around Kawah Putih, especially when the wind shifts direction; thick fog; slippery crater walls; unpredictable changes in the color and temperature of the crater water

Description

Mount Patuha (~2,434 m) is a volcano in the Ciwidey area of southern Bandung, West Java, best known for its crater lake, Kawah Putih ('White Crater') — a whitish-green sulfuric lake that is one of West Java's signature attractions. Beyond the crater, Patuha has two hiking summits: Puncak Sunan Ibu and Puncak Sunan Rama, reached by trekking routes from the Ciwidey side such as via Cipanganten or through the Kawah Putih grounds. The trails climb through cool, damp montane forest, with sweeping views over Kawah Putih from above as the main reward. The name 'Patuha' is linked to 'Pak Tua' (old man), and the area was long considered sacred and rarely visited before it became the popular tourism and hiking destination it is today.

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Routes

Puncak Sunan Ibu via Cipanganten

Sedang (tektok)

±3–5 jam pulang-pergi

A popular route to Puncak Sunan Ibu from the Cipanganten side in Ciwidey. It climbs through cool, damp montane forest to a summit with sweeping views over Kawah Putih from above. Commonly done as a day hike; register at the local basecamp.

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Puncak Sunan Rama via Ciwidey / Kawah Putih

Sedang

±4–6 jam pulang-pergi

A route to Puncak Sunan Rama from the Ciwidey / Kawah Putih side. It follows montane forest with the whitish-green crater lake as the main attraction. Mind the sulfur steam near the crater and keep a safe distance.

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Climbing Experiences

Patuha accounts center on its two summits — Sunan Ibu and Sunan Rama — reached from Ciwidey, often via the Gunung Sepuh basecamp or the Cipanganten route, with views over Kawah Putih from above as a bonus. Recurring themes: a fast hike that can be done in half a day, cool damp montane forest, basecamp fees/registration that hikers sometimes discuss, and the whitish-green crater lake as the main draw.

References

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