Indonesia's Mountain Hiking Trails Classified: A Guide to All 5 Difficulty Levels

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has officially released a ranking system for mountain hiking trails across the country. This classification was developed by assessing various factors, including environmental conditions, safety standards, and the quality of facilities and management available on each trail.

This new list is designed to help climbers choose a route that is appropriate for their individual skills and experience. The trails are categorized into five distinct levels, starting with Grade I, which represents the easiest routes, and progressing to Grade V, designated for the most difficult and challenging expeditions.

Grade I (Very Easy)

1. Slank Lake - Rahma Valley - Panaikang Track - Malino Rainforest Park, South Sulawesi

2. Ramma Valley - Lembanna Track - Malino Rainforest Park, South Sulawesi

3. Mount Permisan/Nenek Hills - Gudang Village Track - Mount Permisan Natural Tourism Park, South Bangka

4. Mount Bromo - Pura-Puncak Track - Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java

Grade II (Easy)

1. Mount Ambang - Liberia Track - Mount Ambang Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi

2. Mount Ijen - Paltuding Track - Ijen Crater Nature Reserve, East Java

3. Mount Kaba - Sumber Urip Track - Kaba Hill Nature Reserve, Bengkulu

4. Mount Kaba Puncak Bukit Hitam - Air Sempilang Track - Bukit Kaba Nature Reserve

5. Mount Merapi - Selo Track - Mount Merapi National Park, Central Java

6. Mount Bulubaria – Pattiro Hamlet route – Malino National Park, South Sulawesi

7. Tanrallili Lake and Lohe Valley – Bawakaraeng Hamlet route – Malino National Park, South Sulawesi

8. Mount Tambora – Piong route via Jeep – Mount Tambora National Park, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)

9. Mount Tambora – Doro Ncanga route via Jeep – Mount Tambora National Park, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)

10. Mount Mambuliling – Gandang Dewata – Gandang Dewata National Park, West Sulawesi

11. Mount Kelimutu – Wologai route – Kelimutu National Park, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)

12. Mount Kelimutu – Niowula route – Kelimutu National Park, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)

13. Mount Kelimutu – Toba route – Kelimutu National Park, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)

14. Mount Papandayan – Kawah–Pondok Selada route – Mount Papandayan National Park, West Java

15. Mount Bulusaraung – Tompobulu Village route – Bantimurung – Bulusaraung National Park, South Sulawesi

16. Mount Batur – Bukit Selat route – Mount Batur Bukit Payang National Park, Bali

17. Mount Batur – Batu Monjol/Serongga route – Mount Batur Bukit Payang National Park, Bali

18. Mount Batur – Tukad Gede/Toya Bungkah trail – Mount Batur Bukit Payang National Park, Bali

19. Mount Batur – Purajati trail – Mount Batur Bukit Payang National Park, Bali

20. Mount Maras – Dalil trail – Mount Maras National Park, Bangka-Belitung Islands

21. Mount Maras – Muriyan trail – Mount Maras National Park, Bangka-Belitung Islands

22. Mount Maras – Berbura trail – Mount Maras National Park, Bangka-Belitung Islands

23. Mount Lembah Gedong – 7 Summits Sembalun – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

24. Mount Kondo – 7 Summits Sembalun – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

25. Mount Tandikat – Singgalang Ganting trail – Singgalang Tandikat National Park, West Sumatra

26. Mount Ambang – Bongkudai trail – Mount Ambang National Park, North Sulawesi

Grade III (Intermediate)

1. Mount Ciremai – Sadarehe trail – Mount Ciremai National Park, West Java

2. Mount Ciremai – trail Apuy – Gunung Ciremai National Park, West Java

3. Mount Ciremai – Palutungan route – Mount Ciremai National Park, West Java

4. Mount Ciremai – Linggasana route – Mount Ciremai National Park, West Java

5. Mount Ciremai – Linggarjati route – Mount Ciremai National Park, West Java

6. Mount Merapi – Sapuangin route – Mount Merapi National Park, West Java

7. Mount Bawakaraeng – Lembanna route – TWA Malino, South Sulawesi

8. Mount Bawakaraeng – Bulubalea Environment route – TWA Malino, South Sulawesi

9. Mount Bawakaraeng – Tasosso route (West Sinjai) – TWA Malino, South Sulawesi

10. Mount Tambora – Pancasila route – Mount Tambora National Park, NTB

11. Mount Tambora – Kawinda To'i route – Mount Tambora National Park, NTB

12. Mount Pangrango – Cibodas route – Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java

13. Gunung Gede – Gunung Putri route – Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java

14. Mount Gede – Selabintana route – Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java

15. Mount Gede – Cibodas route – Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java

16. Mount Halimun Salak – Cidahu route – Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java

17. Mount Halimun Salak – Ajisaka route – Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java

18. Mount Halimun Salak – Cimalati route – Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java

19. Mount Halimun Salak – Pasir Reungit route – Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java

20. Mount Kelimutu – Ratebeke route – Kelimutu National Park, NTT

21. Mount Merbabu – Cuntel route – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java

22. Mount Merbabu – Suwanting route – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java

23. Mount Merbabu – Selo (Genting) route – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java

24. Mount Merbabu – Thekelan route – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java

25. Mount Merbabu – Wekas route – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java

26. Mount Nokilalaki – Tonga route – Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi

27. Mount Masurai – Sungai Lalang route – Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi

28. Mount Tujuh Kerinci – Pelompek route – Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi

29. Mount Kerinci – Kersik Tuo route – Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi

30. Mount Singgalang – Pandai Sikat route – Singgalang Tandikat National Park, West Sumatra

31. Mount Marapi – Aie Angek route – Mount Marapi National Park, West Sumatra

32. Mount Kelam – via ferrata route Segment 1 – Mount Kelam National Park, West Kalimantan

Grade IV (Hard)

1. Mount Argopuro – Baderan route – Hyang Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary, East Java

2. Mount Bukit Raya – Rantau Malam route – Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, Kalimantan

3. Mount Bukit Raya – Tumbang Habangoi route – Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, Kalimantan

4. Mount Gandang Dewata – Paku route – Gandang Dewata National Park, West Sulawesi

5. Mount Gandang Dewata – Rante Pongko route – Gandang Dewata National Park, West Sulawesi

6. Mount Gandang Dewata – Edelweiss route – Gandang Dewata National Park, West Sulawesi

7. Mount Semeru – Ranupane route – Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java

8. Mount Kerinci – Bontak Solok Selatan Hill Camping Ground route – Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi

9. Mount Binaiya – Piliana route – Manusela National Park, Maluku

10. Mount Binaiya – Huaulu route – Manusela National Park, Maluku

11. Mount Rinjani – Sembalun route (Puncak – Torean) – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

12. Mount Rinjani – Torean route – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

13. Mount Rinjani – Senaru route – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

14. Mount Rinjani – Timba Luh route – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

15. Mount Rinjani – Air Berik route – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

16. Mount Rinjani – Tetebatu route – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

Grade V (Very Difficult)

1. Mount Leuser – Blangkejeren route – Mount Leuser National Park, Aceh

2. Mount Carstensz Pyramid – Lembah Kuning route – Lorentz National Park, Papua

3. Mount Trikora – Habema route – Lorentz National Park, Papua

With this new official classification of Indonesia's mountain hiking trails, hikers can obtain clearer information about the routes they choose. This data also serves as a crucial reference for park and reserve managers, enabling them to continually improve and innovate in their efforts to preserve these unique mountain ecosystems while ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for all visitors.

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