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Mount Rinjani to Crater Lake (via Senaru)

  • Difficultyhard
  • Distance24 km (return to crater rim)
  • Duration2 nights/3 days
  • Elevation1,900 m gain (Senaru base 600 m to crater rim 2,641 m)

The Senaru route approaches the Rinjani crater from the lush north, ascending through dense tropical rainforest before breaking into open volcanic landscape. The descent to the sacred Segara Anak crater lake (2,000 m altitude) for a second night before returning via the same route.

Practical information for Mount Rinjani to Crater Lake (via Senaru)
Distance 24 km (return to crater rim)
Duration 2 nights/3 days
Difficulty hard

Trail facts

Trail area
Senaru, North Lombok

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Highlights

  • Rainforest canopy
  • Crater rim panorama
  • Segara Anak Lake
  • Gunung Baru volcanic activity
  • Hot spring pools