Photo Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim an altitude 2639 meter of Mount Rinjani

Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim an altitude 2639 meter of Mount Rinjani

This photo Plawangan Sembalun crater rim altitude 2.639 meter above sea level

Pelawangan Sembalun is one of the most iconic and essential stops on the Mount Rinjani trek.

Location & Overview

Name: Pelawangan Sembalun
Type: Tourist attraction, campground, hiking area
Address: Sembalun Lawang, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Altitude: 2,639 meters above sea level
Rating: ⭐ 4.8 (based on 380 reviews)

Trekking Details

Access Route: Via Sembalun trail, typically reached after 6–8 hours of hiking from the Sembalun gate
Terrain: Mix of savannah, tropical forest, and steep ascents including the infamous "Bukit Penyesalan"
Function: Main campsite before summit attack to Mount Rinjani (3,726 m)
Summit Distance: 3–5 hours hike from Pelawangan Sembalun to the peak

Highlights

Panoramic Views: Overlooks Segara Anak Lake and the Rinjani crater
Sunrise Spot: Ideal for early morning summit climbs to catch the golden sunrise
Photography Haven: Misty valleys, starry skies, and dramatic ridgelines make it a dream for photographers
Spiritual Ambience: Many trekkers describe a sense of peace and reflection here

Regulations

No Campfires: Due to wildfire risk, only portable stoves are allowed
Respect Local Customs: The area is considered sacred by the Sasak people, with rituals often performed before and after treks
If you're planning your Rinjani trek, Pelawangan Sembalun is a must-stop—both for rest and for the unforgettable views. Want help choosing the best trekking package or comparing routes

Your guide and porter have brought camera as your memories at Plawangan Sembalun crater altitude 2641 meters Mount Rinjani here and please visit again photo galleries of all our guests at the facebook page during a hike on Mount Rinjani at www.facebook.com/climbingrinjani/

Distance to Climbing Plawangan Sembalun Crater

Starting from the hike from the Sembalun gate to the Plawangan Sembalun crater it takes 6-7 hours and beginner hikers 8 hours
The hike from Plawangan Sembalun Crater to the summit of Mount Rinjani 3,726 m above sea level reaches 3 hours
The hike from Segara Anak Lake to Plawangan Sembalun Crater takes 3 hours
Depending on the level of fitness and be careful about going down steeply, the distance traveled and time descended may be longer than going up
From the Plawangan Sembalun Crater is the entrance gate to the top of Rinjani and a place to set up tents for us.

Plawangan Sembalun crater altitude of 2,639 m asl Mount Rinjani

Plawangan Sembalun Crater is one side of the caldera that surrounds the Segara Anak lake, and is on the side of Sembalun village. If we climb Mount Rinjani via the route from Sembalun village, then this Plawangan Sembalun crater is the last post before reaching the top of Mount Rinjani.

Once you set foot here, you will be able to see a row of colorful tents. Hikers usually rest in the Plawangan Sembalun crater before conducting a summit attack at 2 or 3 a.m., so they can see the sunrise at the top of Mount Rinjani.

Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim an altitude 2,639 masl Mount Rinjani

This is where your porter will work to install the tent before you will start climbing to the summit of Mount Rinjani 3,726 meters at 3 am – and prepare yourself

This photo Plawangan Sembalun Crater located at an altitude of 2.699 meters asl of Mount Rinjani, your guide has brought the camera as a memory on the edge of this crater and please visit again photo galleries of all our guests at the facebook page during a hike on Mount Rinjani at https://www.facebook.com/climbingrinjani/

Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim is the most beautiful scenery in the world, wherever the location of our campsite for the night of course you find more beauty. This is where the photographer is always aiming for its stunning beauty, especially the direction of view to the lake Segara Anak. You spend the night here with a height of 2.639 m above sea level, the temperature reaches 7-8 degrees

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To find out the climb to the Crater Plawangan Sembalun then you will find a period over at Mount Rinjani below
You will climb the Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim then you will find a period over at Mount Rinjani below

Climbing to Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim from Sembalun

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This place is claimed to be one of the best spots of Mount Rinjani.

The beauty of being here cannot be described in words, can only say extraordinary!
You can only be stunned and amazed. Don't believe it, just look at the beautiful portrait of Mount Rinjani from Plawangan Sembalun photo below

Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim an altitude 2639 meter of mount Rinjani

Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim an altitude 2639m of Mount Rinjani