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Indonesia's Mountain Hiking Trail Classification: A Guide to the 5 Difficulty Levels

Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has officially published a classification system for the country's mountain hiking trails. This ranking was developed by assessing a range of factors, including environmental conditions, safety standards, and the quality of each trail's facilities and management.

This list is designed to help hikers choose a route suited to their skills and experience. Trails are ranked into five distinct levels, from Level I, the easiest routes, to Level V, reserved for the most demanding expeditions.

Good to know This classification is a useful reference for planning your route, but it's no substitute for advice from a local guide, especially for Levels IV and V.

Level I very easy

  1. Lake Slank – Rahma Valley – Panaikang Trail – Malino Tropical Forest Park, South Sulawesi
  2. Ramma Valley – Lembanna Trail – Malino Tropical Forest Park, South Sulawesi
  3. Mount Permisan/Nenek Hills – Gudang Village Trail – Mount Permisan Nature Tourism Park, South Bangka
  4. Mount Bromo – Pura-Puncak Trail – Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java

Level II easy

  1. Mount Ambang – Liberia Trail – Mount Ambang Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi
  2. Mount Ijen – Paltuding Trail – Ijen Crater Nature Reserve, East Java
  3. Mount Kaba – Sumber Urip Trail – Kaba Hill Nature Reserve, Bengkulu
  4. Mount Kaba Puncak Bukit Hitam – Air Sempilang Trail – Bukit Kaba Nature Reserve
  5. Mount Merapi – Selo Trail – Mount Merapi National Park, Central Java
  6. Mount Bulubaria – Pattiro, Hamlet Road – Malino National Park, South Sulawesi
  7. Lake Tanrallili and Lohe Valley – Bawakaraeng Hamlet Road – Malino National Park, South Sulawesi
  8. Mount Tambora – Piong Jeep Trail – Mount Tambora National Park, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
  9. Mount Tambora – Doro Ncanga Jeep Trail – Mount Tambora National Park, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
  10. Mount Mambuliling – Gandang Dewata – Gandang Dewata National Park, West Sulawesi
  11. Mount Kelimutu – Wologai Road – Kelimutu National Park, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)
  12. Mount Kelimutu – Niowula – Kelimutu National Park, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)
  13. Mount Kelimutu – Toba Road – Kelimutu National Park, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)
  14. Mount Papandayan – Kawah-Pondok Selada Route – Mount Papandayan National Park, West Java
  15. Mount Bulusaraung Road – Tompobulu Village – 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 – Sembalun Seven Summits – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB
  24. Mount Kondo – Sembalun Seven Summits – 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

Level III intermediate

  1. Mount Ciremai – Sadarehe Trail – Mount Ciremai National Park, West Java
  2. Mount Ciremai – Apuy Trail – Gunung Ciremai National Park, West Java
  3. Mount Ciremai – Palutungan Road – Mount Ciremai National Park, West Java
  4. Mount Ciremai – Linggasana Road – Mount Ciremai National Park, West Java
  5. Mount Ciremai – Linggarjati Road – Mount Ciremai National Park, West Java
  6. Mount Merapi – Sapuangin Trail – Mount Merapi National Park, West Java
  7. Mount Bawakaraeng – Lembanna Trail – TWA Malino, South Sulawesi
  8. Mount Bawakaraeng – Bulubalea Environmental Road – TWA Malino, South Sulawesi
  9. Mount Bawakaraeng – Tasosso Road (West Sinjai) – TWA Malino, South Sulawesi
  10. Mount Tambora – Pancasila Trail – Mount Tambora National Park, NTB
  11. Mount Tambora – Kawinda To'i Trail – Mount Tambora National Park, NTB
  12. Mount Pangrango – Cibodas Trail – Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java
  13. Mount Gede – Gunung Putri – Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java
  14. Mount Gede – Selabintana Trail – Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java
  15. Mount Gede – Cibodas Trail – Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java
  16. Mount Halimun Salak – Cidahu Trail – Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java
  17. Mount Halimun Salak – Ajisaka Trail – Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java
  18. Mount Halimun Salak – Cimalati Trail – Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java
  19. Mount Halimun Salak – Pasir Reungit Trail – Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java
  20. Mount Kelimutu – Ratebeke Trail – Kelimutu National Park, NTT
  21. Mount Merbabu – Cuntel Trail – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java
  22. Mount Merbabu – Suwanting Trail – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java
  23. Mount Merbabu – Selo Trail (Genting) – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java
  24. Mount Merbabu – Thekelan Trail – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java
  25. Mount Merbabu – Wekas Trail – Mount Merbabu National Park, Central Java
  26. Mount Nokilalaki – Tonga Trail – Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi
  27. Mount Masurai – Sungai Lalang Trail – Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi
  28. Mount Tujuh Kerinci – Pelompek Trail – Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi
  29. Mount Kerinci – Kersik Tuo Trail – Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi
  30. Mount Singgalang – Pandai Sikat Trail – Singgalang Tandikat National Park, West Sumatra
  31. Mount Marapi – Aie Angek Trail – Mount Marapi National Park, West Sumatra
  32. Mount Kelam – Via Ferrata Route, Segment 1 – Mount Kelam National Park, West Kalimantan

Level IV difficult

  1. Mount Argopuro – Baderan Trail – Hyang Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary, East Java
  2. Mount Bukit Raya – Rantau Malam Trail – Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, Kalimantan
  3. Mount Bukit Raya – Tumbang Habangoi Trail – Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, Kalimantan
  4. Mount Gandang Dewata – Paku Trail – Gandang Dewata National Park, West Sulawesi
  5. Mount Gandang Dewata – Rante Pongko Trail – Gandang Dewata National Park, West Sulawesi
  6. Mount Gandang Dewata – Edelweiss Trail – Gandang Dewata National Park, West Sulawesi
  7. Mount Semeru – Ranupane Trail – Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java
  8. Mount Kerinci – Bontak Solok Selatan Hill Campground Route – Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi
  9. Mount Binaiya – Piliana Trail – Manusela National Park, Maluku
  10. Mount Binaiya – Huaulu Trail – Manusela National Park, Maluku
  11. Mount Rinjani – Sembalun Trail (Summit – Torean) – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB
  12. Mount Rinjani – Torean Trail – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB
  13. Mount Rinjani – Senaru – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB
  14. Mount Rinjani – Timba Luh Trail – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB
  15. Mount Rinjani – Air Berik Trail – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB
  16. Mount Rinjani – Tetebatu Trail – Mount Rinjani National Park, NTB

Level V very difficult

  1. Mount Leuser – Blangkejeren Route – Mount Leuser National Park, Aceh
  2. Carstensz Pyramid – Lembah Kuning Route – Lorentz National Park, Papua
  3. Mount Trikora – Habema Route – Lorentz National Park, Papua

Thanks to this official classification of Indonesia's mountain hiking trails, hikers can get more precise information about the routes they choose. This data also serves as an essential reference for park and reserve managers, helping them continuously improve and innovate in their efforts to preserve these unique mountain ecosystems while ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for all visitors.

Source: Tempo.co – Indonesia's Mountain Hiking Trails Classified

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