Campuhan Ridge Walk
Campuhan Ridge Walk
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Amid lush ravines and picturesque rice fields, the Campuhan Ridge Walk is one of the most popular treks in Ubud. You’ll start off the hike at the meeting point of the Wos Rivers by the historic core of this charming Bali town. Stop along the way to take in the views and recharge with some coffee overlooking the peaceful lily ponds. About three miles there and back, the trail is best enjoyed around sunrise and sunset, when temperatures are milder. After the hike, don’t miss Ubud’s vibrant city center, where you can shop for handicrafts and visit ancient landmarks. – Tripadvisor
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Ben
Reading, UK8 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We started from the Ubud end of the trail. A steep walk up past the temple - apparently at the spot where an early settler used to run yoga sessions back in the day - and then on to the ridge itself.
Lovely views across the valleys on either side. As you hit civilisation again it’s nice to see the rice paddies and farmers / artists (often both depending upon the season and state of their rice paddy). A few cafes start to appear and then the trail morphs into a quiet road.
We stopped where the road started to get a little busier and walked back. Overall it was probably only about an hour at a reasonable pace to cover both directions, but you can obviously take it slower.
I would suggest starting as early as you can as we started at about 0830 and it was getting busier on the walk back.
Lovely views across the valleys on either side. As you hit civilisation again it’s nice to see the rice paddies and farmers / artists (often both depending upon the season and state of their rice paddy). A few cafes start to appear and then the trail morphs into a quiet road.
We stopped where the road started to get a little busier and walked back. Overall it was probably only about an hour at a reasonable pace to cover both directions, but you can obviously take it slower.
I would suggest starting as early as you can as we started at about 0830 and it was getting busier on the walk back.
Written August 16, 2024
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kevin maede
Sydney, Australia27 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
The **Campuhan Ridge Walk** in Ubud is one of Bali's most scenic walking trails, offering breathtaking views of lush green hills and expansive valleys. This 2 km path runs along a ridge, surrounded by rice fields, palm trees, and tropical vegetation. It's an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of Ubud while soaking in a sense of tranquility and peace.
The best times to visit are early in the morning or late in the afternoon near sunset, when the air is cooler, and the sunlight enhances the charm of the landscape. This trail is popular with both tourists and locals, whether for relaxation, exercise, or simply taking in the natural beauty that Bali has to offer.
The best times to visit are early in the morning or late in the afternoon near sunset, when the air is cooler, and the sunlight enhances the charm of the landscape. This trail is popular with both tourists and locals, whether for relaxation, exercise, or simply taking in the natural beauty that Bali has to offer.
Written October 9, 2024
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Travelled_a_Life
Stockholm, Sweden115 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
The walk starts at the beautiful Campuhan Temple in Ubud and continues north to a small village. (You may do it from north to south also.) It is peaceful and a nice experience, even though you may not have many free views over the surroundings. Rekommend you do the walk either early in the morning or at sunset, since it’s very hot at midday! There are a few parts that can be a little strenous for elderly or those who have to take their small children along.
Written February 7, 2025
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Ed D
Swansea, UK642 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
On a hot humid and slightly wet day in September we decided to do the Campuhan Ridge walk. Firstly it has to be said that the walk starts at one end of the Ubud village but the one furthest away from the palace so is a fairly long walk along very uneven broken pavements. Then when you find the sign for the walk you go downhill cross a river and go along the walls of a building and join the uphill track which is the ridge walk. The track is actually narrower than we expected and very busy but the views are really good. It isn't a strenuous walk but is uphill so does take done effort. At the top is the Karsa cafe (see other review) which is an excellent stop off point before the return trek and overlooks rice fields.
Written September 21, 2024
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vitorbabrazil
Salvador, BA9,492 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
First of all, physical preparation, because the walk is long (9km) with slopes and slopes in stretches of land and sometimes mud, at some points very slippery - no fingerslip or cotton clothes!
Indonesia’s economy is pulsing, only buildings are seen everywhere, and the famous urban rice fields are disappearing. It's not like before...
For those who have never seen them, it is best to start with these and then go to the simplest ones also inside Ubud, because they are more authentic. The tropical nature, similar to ours, impresses more than the fields already beaten and without production.
Most of all, there's a leg...
Indonesia’s economy is pulsing, only buildings are seen everywhere, and the famous urban rice fields are disappearing. It's not like before...
For those who have never seen them, it is best to start with these and then go to the simplest ones also inside Ubud, because they are more authentic. The tropical nature, similar to ours, impresses more than the fields already beaten and without production.
Most of all, there's a leg...
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Written August 8, 2024
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Bedtime Stories C
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Aug 2024 • Couples
We enjoyed our sunrise walk on our last day in Bali. It says on some of the maps, the south side of the ridge is not open. so we drove to the north side. However, both are actually open and we could have started our journey from either end. It did not matter as the views were beautiful and it was lovely to be up early when the ridge was less busy and cooler. Best avoided in midday heat!
Written August 30, 2024
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henn128
Jakarta, Indonesia10 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
The location is not as hard to find as the review i read before. We use google maps to get there from ubud center by walking around 15-20 minutes. It's not suitable if you bring your little ones because it's a long walk. We go there around 11 am so it's hot. Better go in the morning. It's a hiking place, so wear comfortable shoes. In the halfway there's a warung/stall selling coconut and drinks. Beside it there's a swing. But you have to pay to the guard if you take photos sitting in the swing, becauae it's by the cliff. Don't expect too much at the end or you'll dissapointed like me. 😀 Overall it's good for exercise, some says you can see sunrise if you go early.
Written April 17, 2024
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JannetteHat2014
Gold Coast, Australia106 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
We took a self guided audio tour by the voicemap app And we started from the top and ended at the stone gates. We enjoyed hearing about the history of the ridge and of who used to live there It's best to go early mornings as it can be hot and humid. Great audio tour. Worthwhile
Written June 20, 2024
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David L
Barnstaple, UK198 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
We did quite a walk from our hotel to the start of the walk which was perhaps a mistake.
The initial part of the walk goes by Pura Gunung Lebah ᬧᬸᬭᬕᬸᬦᬸᬂᬮ᭄ᬮᭂᬩᬄ᭟A beautiful temple that is positioned at the base of the Campuhan Ridge walk.
Make time to take some photos before you start the ridge trail.
The trail is quite long and ‘up & down’ but worth the effort. We didn’t see as much as in the pictures of other reviewers but still spectacular.
Good bars/cafes at the North end of the walk much needed, particularly as you face the reverse walk back..
Lots of photo opportunities and the exercise makes you feel ‘worthy’.
Got a GRAB’ back to hotel.
The initial part of the walk goes by Pura Gunung Lebah ᬧᬸᬭᬕᬸᬦᬸᬂᬮ᭄ᬮᭂᬩᬄ᭟A beautiful temple that is positioned at the base of the Campuhan Ridge walk.
Make time to take some photos before you start the ridge trail.
The trail is quite long and ‘up & down’ but worth the effort. We didn’t see as much as in the pictures of other reviewers but still spectacular.
Good bars/cafes at the North end of the walk much needed, particularly as you face the reverse walk back..
Lots of photo opportunities and the exercise makes you feel ‘worthy’.
Got a GRAB’ back to hotel.
Written January 20, 2025
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Judge Fredj
Marseille, France155 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I loved taking the paved path which passes over a bridge, alongside a temple, to go deeper into the forest before reaching the summits. I wandered through the rice fields, bought a very pretty illustration, had a snack at Bird Hill (magnificent)... I went there early in the morning, I was there alone most of the time.
I sweated a lot (take water), but the hike (completely accessible) is well worth it.
I sweated a lot (take water), but the hike (completely accessible) is well worth it.
Written June 6, 2024
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Where is the start of this walk please. Just over the river, across the bridge?
Written January 27, 2023
Just before the bridge on the right going down from Ubud.
Written January 27, 2023
Ankitab1804
Bengaluru, India
Can i take my 1 year old baby here? Is the trek long and challenging? Can I take a pram/Stroller for the baby?
Written September 2, 2022
Ankitab1804
Bengaluru, India
Can i take my 1 year old baby here? Is the trek long and challenging? Can I take a pram/Stroler for the baby?
Written September 2, 2022
the treckking takes around 30 minutes non stop,if stop for pics taking,might be longer than that,not challenging,almost flat,sometimes a bit steep,but jusk ok.normally people stop around karsa cafe,and then turn back.if you want to go there,there is a stairs, but not steep.though the path quite flat,pram is not a good suggestion,but i think possible,certain part quite narrow,cuz many people,if you dont mind ,i think possible to bring your baby there,the starting point close to a temple,there is a set of stairs too.
Written September 4, 2022
Yes. It's always open. It's a free walk.
Written February 24, 2020
Hi, can we do this walk partly with an electric scooter? just because 2 hours to go and come is a long time
Written February 20, 2020
There are stairs at the end of the walk where it turns into a street, so if you scooter is light and you can carry it over the stairs, then yes - it's possible.
The walk is not 2 hours. It's about 30 minutes depending how fast you do it.
Written February 26, 2020
Yes, free if walking, I was there in August and noticed cars having to pay a fee to drive closer to the village end of the ridge walk which maybe what people are referring to, I noticed that scooters and people on foot weren’t being charged. This is at the keliki village end, from Ubud you just start the walk from the temple.
Written October 1, 2019
Is it a steep walk? Long story short some dogs chewed my shoes beyond repair so I only have flip flop now. Is it safe to walk with only flip flop?
Written September 4, 2019
Haha - yes it’s fine in flip flops!
Written September 5, 2019
Hello. If I only have maybe 45 minutes to go on this walk, would it still be worthwhile? Would I just walk for about 20 minutes or so and then turn around and walk back, returning to same place near the resort and bridge?
Written April 15, 2019
Or you can walk the trail and have yiur driver pick you up at the end of the trail by Karsa spa. It took us about 45
minutes to walk there.
Written April 16, 2019
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