Campuhan Ridge Walk
#5of 8 places to visit in UbudUbud, Bali, Indonesia
Also known as Bukit Campuhan · Pengleburan Ridge
Quick answer
Opening hours: 06:00–18:00. Entry is free. Allow 1.5 hrs. Best time: 06:00 – 07:30 or 16:30 – 18:00.
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- Opening hours
- 06:00–18:00
- Open 24 hours, unlit and unstaffed; in practice walked roughly 06:00 – 18:00
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hrs
- Best time of day
- 06:00 – 07:30 or 16:30 – 18:00
- Best months
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Address
- Jalan Raya Campuhan, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia (trailhead beside Pura Gunung Lebah, at the bottom of Jalan Raya Campuhan)
About Campuhan Ridge Walk
Campuhan Ridge Walk follows a paved, then packed-earth, path along a grassy ridge between two river valleys on Ubud's western edge, running roughly 2 kilometres one-way from Pura Gunung Lebah temple to the small settlement of Bangkiang Sidem, with an option to continue further on rougher trail. The name Campuhan means confluence in Balinese, referring to the meeting of the Wos and Cerik rivers at the temple where the walk begins.
Best time of day: 06:00 – 07:30 or 16:30 – 18:00. For sunrise and cooler temperatures, or 16:30 – 18:00 for sunset; the exposed ridge has little shade and gets hot by mid-morning.
Campuhan Ridge Walk timings
Campuhan Ridge Walk opens at 06:00 and closes at 18:00. The weekend is no different: Saturday and Sunday follow the same times.
- Opening hours
- 06:00–18:00
Mon–Sun 06:00–18:00 - Open 24 hours, unlit and unstaffed; in practice walked roughly 06:00 – 18:00
- Closed on
- Open every day
Good to know: The paved section near the trailhead can turn slippery in heavy wet-season rain (November–March); the unpaved continuation further along the ridge is more affected.
Opening hours compiled from gianyarkab.go.id and public records, last updated . They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides
Campuhan Ridge Walk ticket price
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard ticket | Free |
| Concession (student / senior) | Free |
| Children | Free |
The walking path itself is free, as of 2026, with no gate or ticket booth. Motorbike and car parking near the trailhead is managed by local attendants for a small fee (roughly Rp 5,000 for a scooter, Rp 10,000–20,000 for a car).
Prices compiled from gianyarkab.go.id and public records, last updated . They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides
Best time to visit Campuhan Ridge Walk
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
06:00 – 07:30
Sunrise
A steady stream of early risers and joggers; still comfortable temperatures and the clearest air over the valley before haze builds.
Moderate07:30 – 10:00
Mid-Morning
Peak walking traffic as day visitors combine the ridge with breakfast in Campuhan; narrower paved sections can feel congested.
Busy10:00 – 16:00
Midday HeatBest time to go
Numbers drop sharply as the exposed, largely shadeless ridge heats up; fewer walkers but more physically demanding conditions.
Quiet16:30 – 18:00
Sunset
A second daily peak as walkers return for sunset light over the ridge; the trailhead area near Pura Gunung Lebah gets busy with parked scooters.
Busy
History of Campuhan Ridge Walk
Campuhan's river confluence has held religious significance in Ubud for centuries as a place regarded as spiritually potent in Balinese cosmology, which is why Pura Gunung Lebah — one of the area's oldest temples, with roots documented from around the 8th century — sits directly at the valley floor where the two rivers meet, before the ridge climbs above it. The ridge path itself was not a formal tourist trail until relatively recently; it developed as farmers' and villagers' access routes along the natural high ground between the two river valleys, and Ubud's local government has since paved and maintained the initial stretch as visitor numbers grew through the 2010s, while the section beyond Bangkiang Sidem remains a rougher farm and village track.
Rules & etiquette at Campuhan Ridge Walk
There is no ticket gate, uniform, or formal staff presence along the ridge, which also means there is minimal shade, no drinking-water points, and only sporadic warung (small food stalls) along the route — carrying water is a genuine necessity rather than a suggestion, particularly for the exposed midday hours. The paved section closest to the trailhead can be busy enough that walking single file matters on narrower stretches; scooters occasionally use the lower access paths near Bangkiang Sidem and should be given right of way. Litter bins are sparse to nonexistent past the first few hundred metres, so pack out what is carried in.
Tips for visiting Campuhan Ridge Walk
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The full out-and-back to Bangkiang Sidem and back to Pura Gunung Lebah covers close to 4–5 kilometres and takes 60–90 minutes at an easy pace with photo stops; walking only the paved first kilometre and turning back is a reasonable shorter option that still covers the best of the ridge views over the Wos valley's alang-alang grass. Several small warung and café-bar setups have appeared along the route in recent years, offering coconuts, coffee, and simple snacks at a markup reflecting the walk-in-only location — useful for a midpoint break rather than a bargain. Sunrise walkers should bring a torch or use a phone light for the final approach to the trailhead in the dark, since the path itself is unlit and the temple-adjacent access road has only patchy street lighting. Sturdy shoes with real tread matter more than sandals here, since the paved section gives way to compacted red earth that turns slick after even a light shower, and the ridge has enough short, steep dips to make loose footwear a genuine hazard rather than a minor inconvenience.
How to reach Campuhan Ridge Walk
We haven't pinned Campuhan Ridge Walk's exact position yet; the map shows the other places in our Ubud guide. Use the address below or the directions link.
Jalan Raya Campuhan, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia (trailhead beside Pura Gunung Lebah, at the bottom of Jalan Raya Campuhan)Directions in Google Maps
From Ubud Palace
1.2 km · 15 min walk
Free (walk) or Rp 10,000–20,000 by scooter taxi
From Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
2.3 km · 10 min by car/scooter
Rp 15,000–25,000
From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
26 km · 60–90 min
Rp 250,000–400,000 (prepaid airport taxi or ride-hail)
Nearest airport
From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
approximately 25 km, 60–90 minutes by road.
Nearest station
From No rail service in Bali; the trailhead is roughly a 15-minute walk (1.2 km) from Ubud Palace along Jalan Raya Campuhan.
Campuhan Ridge Walk FAQs
Is Campuhan Ridge Walk free?
Yes, the trail itself has no entrance fee or gate, as of 2026. Only parking near the trailhead carries a small attendant fee, typically Rp 5,000 for a scooter or Rp 10,000–20,000 for a car.
How long is Campuhan Ridge Walk?
About 2 kilometres one-way from Pura Gunung Lebah temple to Bangkiang Sidem, roughly 4–5 kilometres round trip. Most walkers take 60–90 minutes including stops, though turning back after the first paved kilometre is a shorter alternative.
Is there shade or water along Campuhan Ridge Walk?
No, the ridge is largely exposed with minimal shade and no drinking-water points, so carrying water is necessary, especially for a midday walk. A handful of small warung along the route sell drinks and snacks.
What is the best time to walk Campuhan Ridge Walk?
Early morning, around 06:00–07:30 for sunrise and cooler air, or late afternoon, 16:30–18:00, for sunset. Midday is best avoided due to heat and lack of shade on the exposed ridge.
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