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Kintamani Caldera Rim
6Penelokan to Kintamani
Bali’s most dramatic drive runs the rim of the Mount Batur caldera at ~1,500 m, where a single crest reveals an active volcanic cone, a crater lake and black lava fields in one panorama.
Climbing north from Ubud to Penelokan, the main caldera viewpoint, the rim road continues through Batur village and Kintamani with the volcano brooding across the crater at every turn. It can continue north to Singaraja or loop south via Bedugul for a full scenic circuit.
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MountainLakesForest
Best seasons
SpringSummer
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Kintamani Caldera Rim on the map3.4 mi · point to point
PenelokanStart · Bali
KintamaniEnd · Bali
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Character
Corners8bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Climb200 mtotal ascent
Summit1,642.4 mhighest point of the line · 5,388 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 3Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1,442.8 – 1,642.4 mPoints of interest1 stop
- Pura Ulun Danu BaturLandmark0.2 mi in
Hazards
- Morning fog
- Steep descents toward the crater lake
- Tourist congestion at viewpoints
- Narrow sections
Sources
“You come over the last hill, and suddenly the whole caldera opens up in front of you with Mount Batur, Lake Batur, and the black lava fields all in one view.”
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Driving the Kintamani Caldera Rim: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Kintamani Caldera Rim?
Kintamani Caldera Rim runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and takes about 7 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Kintamani Caldera Rim to drive?
We rate it moderate: 8 corners, a maximum gradient of 10%, and a tightness of 5 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Kintamani Caldera Rim?
Spring and Summer are best.
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