Mount Catur Trail Start

5 Roel J - 2 weeks ago

Loved it. Word of warning, the first hour of hiking is moderate and there are 5 resting stations in that segment. The second part is very steep compared to the first and it might take you longer than you might think to reach the end. According to my GPS, the total ascend is about 782 meters, bringing you to an elevation of 2075. The distance is about 4.5km. There's also some pretty slippery parts.

5 Sydney Garvis - 3 years ago

Pics of trailhead below!! Difficult to find.

A great but difficult hike on a not well maintained trail but you probably won't see many other people. A good way to get away from the crowds. Took us about 2 hrs 20 min and we're in okay shape. Being enough of your own water, bug spray, snacks, etc.

Like other people have said - if you make it to some farms, you've gone too far. On the screenshot of the map, that's where the trail splits and the right one is a farmers motorbike trail and the left (hidden one) is the trail to the peak. About 20 min after that split you'll find post 1, kinda broken but a sign you're on the correct trail.
There are a few other posts after that one.

View from top was cloudy when we went but there was a ceremony happening at the top. If you are not balinese, do not enter the temple space if there is a ceremony happening. If you bring a sarong and are dressed appropriately you can look around the temple if there is no ceremony happening. Please respect the space and bring all your trash down with you and if you can, bring other trash left at the top with you as well.

5 Paweł Groszek - 4 years ago

Hard and sloppy trail to Mount Catur, alternative way to the trail starting in Plaga Village. Proper jungle, lots of trees, rocks and mud.

5 Maxime Lorenzi - a year ago

Very nice and challenging. It took me 2h to go up.
The last part is quite steep.
3-5h round trip depending on your condition.
See Sydney comment below to find the trail (can be a bit tricky)

4 Alexandre B - 3 years ago

The trail is quite easy to follow thanks to the indications and pictures of previous comments (thanks a lot Sydney). Just make sure to not miss the correct path at the beginning as indicated. Technically, it is quite easy, except for some parts, especially near the end, but still very accessible. It took us 2h20 minutes to go to the top. The view is supposed to be magnificent but it was very cloudy for us.
The temple is nice, but the view is what we were going for...
A lot of trashes at the top :( Please stay respectful

4 G Andika - 2 years ago

Beautiful trek, but a bit dusty in the dry season.

4 DG - 3 years ago

HEADS UP! Do not go into the forest, it takes you up into the farming fields which has nice views but isn’t the trail itself.
To get to the trail, walk down to the lake and go around counterclockwise. You will find it from there! Have fun!