Mount Rinjani (Sembalun)
Gunung Rinjani (Sembalun)
OSM hiking route on Gunung Rinjani, Lombok (31.1 km line), Sembalun toward the crater-rim / summit camp. Not the Senaru or Timbanuh relations. Vertical figures sampled from Copernicus GLO-30. typicalDays 3 is the published 2–3 day summit window (typical, not a statute).
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Distance 31.1 km Reported · Ascent provisional (DEM sample) · High point provisional (DEM sample) · 3d · SAC T3 · Challenging (active volcano, altitude)
Cite this record
The Hiking World, Mount Rinjani (Sembalun), read 2026-10-16, https://www.thehikingworld.com/trails/mount-rinjani
How we verify · last checked 2026-10-16
Byline
- The Hiking World editorial team · author
Figures marked provisional are seed data and still need verification. Source and last-checked date sit under each cited value.
Forecast at page generation, 2026-11-04T22:08:36.715Z
Representative point on Mount Rinjani (Sembalun): -8.400°, 116.445°, about 3705 m. A forecast, not a trail-surface reading.
At generation: 3°C, Fog.
- 2026-11-05 2–10°C, 3 mm
- 2026-11-06 1–10°C, 0 mm
- 2026-11-07 1–9°C, 3 mm
Source Open-Meteo. Mountain weather changes with elevation and aspect.
Life-safety notices on this page come from the issuer.
Sourced record
Verified and reported stay in separate blocks. A section with no source is left out. How we verify.
Permits and fees are shown once, from the permit record.
Altitude weather delta
High 3,705 m minus low 709 m is 2,996 m of relief on this record. A standard tropospheric lapse of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m implies about 19.5 °C cooler at the high point than the valley, all else equal.
That is a model (International Standard Atmosphere environmental lapse), not a forecast and not a trail-closure. Wind, snow, and storms stay in Hazards.
derived:lapse-rate · read 2026-09-10 · provisionalISA 6.5 °C / 1,000 m · wikipedia.org · 2026-09-10
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GeoJSONLine download is the stored OSM geometry, simplified. It is not a surveyed GPS track. GPX · GeoJSON
Catalog entry
- SAC T3 (mapped — no official SAC grade)
- Demanding mountain hiking. Exposed sections possible; hands may be needed for balance.
- YDS Class 2
- Class 2. Simple scrambling, occasional use of hands.
Stored distance is 31.1 km. The chart axis follows the DEM sample (29.99 km), not the published line length.
Ingested from OpenStreetMap relation 17259217 (ODbL). The mapped line and 2D length are derived from that geometry. Ascent, descent, and high/low points are sampled from Copernicus GLO-30 (copernicus-dem:glo-30) and remain provisional. Water, permits, and hazards were not taken from OSM tags and must be verified.
OSM 2D length is 31.1 km (relation 17259217; OSM name=Mount Rinjani (Sembalun BC), route=hiking). This is the Sembalun hiking line, not Senaru 17259241 and not Timbanuh 17259251 — those were not stitched into a Sembalun→summit→Senaru traverse. Operator ~30–34 km figures for a Sembalun–Senaru summit itinerary are Unverified cross-checks, not this figure; no park-authority kilometre was retrieved (https://www.rinjaninationalpark.id/, checked 2026-09-11). The stored line is not doubled.
typicalDays 3 is the published typical 2–3 day summit window, not a figure. A dry-season window of about April–December (closed January–March) is widely described; it was not copied from a TNGR statute this pass — confirm the live eRinjani calendar.
DEM high 3,705 m is 21 m under the commonly cited 3,726 m summit (TNGR, checked 2026-09-11) — GLO-30 undershoot on the crater rim, not a different peak. High point left as Copernicus, not overwritten. Low 709 m and cumulative ascent 3,221 m / descent 3,497 m are samples of this Sembalun BC line. Do not treat them as a Senaru-exit walking profile.
Water was not mapped to named WaterSource points (no honest atFraction). Springs and crater-lake water exist on published descriptions; they were not positioned from an official named list this pass.
Water
No water sources recorded.
Permits & fees
Conditions, fees and rules change. Confirm with the issuer and local authorities before you go. This is a reference, not a substitute for local advice. Terms
- Permit
- Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani entrance ticket (Sembalun)
- Booking
- required
- Issuer
- Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani
Permits and fees for this year · Permit cost
Permits and fees
We are not the issuer. Fees and rules change — confirm with the issuer before you pay. Issuer page.
| Permit | Cost | Quota / restriction | Issuer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani entrance ticket (Sembalun)Verified | Sembalun Kelas 1, from 3 November 2025: wisatawan mancanegara Rp250.000; wisatawan nusantara weekday Rp50.000; hari libur Rp75.000; rombongan pelajar/mahasiswa nusantara Rp25.000 | — | Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani | Issuer page | Verified 2026-10-16 vs Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani |
Hazards
- Active volcano: Gunung Rinjani is a living stratovolcano. Quota, route, and closure decisions sit with Balai TNGR / eRinjani — confirm before travel (rinjaninationalpark.id, checked 2026-09-11).
- Altitude: GLO-30 high 3,705 m on this line; the commonly cited summit is 3,726 m (same TNGR page). AMS is a public safety fact, not a grade.
- Quota / closure: TNGR registers trekkers through eRinjani with route, date, and quota control. Foreign trekkers must use a permitted organiser and a park-authorised guide (same page, checked 2026-09-11).
- All Rinjani climbing routes officially closed until April 2026 (Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani seasonal closure), as reported 2026. Reported via detik, 2026-10-12: https://www.detik.com/bali/nusra/d-8269419/semua-jalur-pendakian-gunung-rinjani-resmi-ditutup-hingga-april-2026. Reported-secondary. Flagged for a human-read of the BTN / e-Rinjani notice before this is upgraded. No fee is attached.
Getting there
Sourced legs to the Sembalun side (OSM line start) base start station — where this trail record begins. This is not a route planner: durations are approximate and marked provisional until an official transport page confirms them.
Road · Denpasar (DPS) → Sembalun Lawang
Ngurah Rai International Airport on Bali is the usual international air gateway (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngurah_Rai_International_Airport, checked 2026-09-11, CC BY-SA). Ferry and road continue to Lombok; Sembalun Lawang is the usual vehicle approach for this OSM line.
en.wikipedia.org · read 2026-09-11 · wikidata · provisional
eRinjani national-park ticket, quota, and a park-authorised guide are required for foreign trekkers (https://www.rinjaninationalpark.id/, checked 2026-09-11). Ticket amounts are not copied here.
Plan from your location
Type a city, then pick a match. These links open external search tools — they do not fetch fares or timetables.
Getting there car-free
- Sembalun side (OSM line start): car-free flag no.
- OSM line end (Sembalun BC relation): car-free flag unknown.
Trailheads
- Sembalun side (OSM line start) car-free: no
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS, Bali) is the usual international air gateway (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngurah_Rai_International_Airport, checked 2026-09-11, CC BY-SA). Road and ferry continue to Lombok; Sembalun Lawang is the usual vehicle approach for this OSM line.
- OSM line end (Sembalun BC relation) car-free: unknown
Questions
Do I need a permit for Mount Rinjani (Sembalun)?
A permit is listed as required for Mount Rinjani (Sembalun): Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani entrance ticket (Sembalun). Status: Verified.
How much is the Mount Rinjani (Sembalun) permit?
Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani entrance ticket (Sembalun): Sembalun Kelas 1, from 3 November 2025: wisatawan mancanegara Rp250.000; wisatawan nusantara weekday Rp50.000; hari libur Rp75.000; rombongan pelajar/mahasiswa nusantara Rp25.000 (Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani, verified 2026-10-16). Status: Verified.
When is the best time to hike Mount Rinjani (Sembalun)?
On this record the best season is: All Rinjani climbing routes officially closed until April 2026 (Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani seasonal closure), as reported 2026. Reported via detik, 2026-10-12. Not a fee..
How difficult is Mount Rinjani (Sembalun)?
Mount Rinjani (Sembalun) is graded SAC T3 (mapped — no official SAC grade) · YDS 2. A sourced hazard on this record: Altitude: GLO-30 high 3,705 m on this line; the commonly cited summit is 3,726 m (same TNGR page). AMS is a public safety fact, not a grade.
How long is Mount Rinjani (Sembalun)?
The OSM 2-D length on this record is 31.1 km (reported). Published figures may differ. See /guides/how-long-is-the-trail
How do I get to Mount Rinjani (Sembalun)?
The record’s base start is Sembalun side (OSM line start). A primary gateway on the record is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). Trailhead transit notes are not included in this public FAQ.
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Related links
- OfficialTaman Nasional Gunung Rinjani (eRinjani)rinjaninationalpark.id · read 2026-09-11 · provisional