Hiking – Denpasar

In town you will find coastal walks, parks and mangrove boardwalks, while the real scenery of rice terraces, waterfalls and volcanoes lies an hour or two away. It is hot and humid, so walk early in the day.

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  1. Mount Batur Sunrise Trek

    Outside the city – about 2 hours

    A popular volcano hike starting in the dark to reach the crater rim for sunrise.

    Category
    Mountain
    Duration
    5 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Dry season (April-October), starting before dawn.
    Distance
    6 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    4 h
    Starting point
    Pura Jati trailhead, Toya Bungkah
    Elevation gain
    700 m

    Tip: A local guide is required; wear layers and bring a headlamp.

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  2. Tegallalang Rice Terraces

    Outside the city – about 1.25 hours

    A path walk through famous terraces watered by the subak irrigation system.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Early morning, before the crowds.
    Distance
    3 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Tegallalang main entrance
    Elevation gain
    80 m

    Tip: Small donations may be requested on the path; watch the slippery steps.

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  3. Campuhan Ridge Walk

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    A short, easy Ubud walk along grassy ridges with valley views.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    At sunrise or sunset.
    Distance
    2.5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1 h
    Starting point
    Campuhan bridge, Ubud
    Elevation gain
    60 m

    Tip: There is little shade at midday, so bring a hat and water.

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  4. Tegenungan Waterfall

    Outside the city – about 0.75 hours

    A nearby, impressive waterfall reached by steps, where swimming is allowed.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Mornings in the dry season.
    Distance
    1 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1 h
    Starting point
    Tegenungan car park entrance, Kemenuh
    Elevation gain
    80 m

    Tip: Bring non-slip shoes and spare clothes; the climb back up is tiring.

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  5. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

    Outside the city – about 1.75 hours

    A walk through vast, quiet UNESCO-listed rice terraces.

    Category
    Viewpoint
    Duration
    3 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Early morning, as the mist lifts.
    Distance
    5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2 h
    Starting point
    Jatiluwih entrance gate, Tabanan
    Elevation gain
    100 m

    Tip: Routes are marked; bring a hat as there is little shade at midday.

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  6. Sanur Beach Promenade

    A flat, shaded and calm walkway of about 5 km along the beach.

    Category
    Coast
    Duration
    1.7 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    At sunrise.
    Distance
    5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Mertasari Beach, Sanur
    Elevation gain
    0 m

    Tip: Cafes line the route, so pause often along the way.

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  7. Renon Square Park Loop

    The city's large green park, used by locals for jogging and walking.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    1 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Early morning or late afternoon.
    Distance
    2.5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    0.7 h
    Starting point
    Bajra Sandhi Monument entrance
    Elevation gain
    0 m

    Tip: Weekends fill with local athletes, so choose early morning.

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  8. Ngurah Rai Mangrove Forest

    A mangrove reserve close to the city with boardwalks and birdwatching.

    Category
    Forest
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Morning, at low tide.
    Distance
    2 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1 h
    Starting point
    Tahura Ngurah Rai visitor entrance
    Elevation gain
    0 m

    Tip: Apply mosquito repellent.

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