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Campuhan Ridge Walk, Ubud, Bali

Narrow path along the green Campuhan ridge through tall grass, a lone palm at the top, jungle on both sides
Photo: Tigerente, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The essentials in 10 seconds

Entry
Free; an optional donation box by the temple
Hours
Open any time; best at sunrise and an hour before sunset
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h 15 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Length
≈ 1.5–2 km one way to the paddies and cafés
Time
1–1.5 hours there and back
Difficulty
Easy, but hot in the sun — almost no shade
Start
Pura Gunung Lebah by the bridge on Jl. Raya Campuhan, ≈ 1 km from Ubud Palace
Coordinates
-8.50378, 115.25480YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

≈ 1.6 kmfrom the trailhead to the café by the rice fields
Sourcethesmartlocal.com
2 riversmeet below the ridge at Pura Gunung Lebah
Sourcetravel guides
Freethe trail is open to everyone
Sourcethesmartlocal.com
≈ 1 kmto Ubud Palace
SourceOSRM route

How long is the Campuhan Ridge Walk?

It's about 1.6 km one way to the café by the rice fields, or up to 2.7 km by some counts if you carry on through the village. There and back takes 1–1.5 hours at an easy pace with photo stops. The path is paved, so trainers or sturdy sandals are fine.

For a longer walk, continue from the paddies through the village and return to Ubud by another road, or call a scooter taxi on Gojek. Many people pair Campuhan with breakfast at a terrace café, then head into town for the market and palace.

How to get to the Campuhan Ridge Walk

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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More tips

  1. From Ubud Palace — walk about 1 km west along Jl. Raya Ubud, which becomes Jl. Raya Campuhan; around 15 minutes.
  2. Just before the river bridge, turn right towards Pura Gunung Lebah temple — look for the 'Campuhan Ridge Walk' sign.
  3. Pass the temple and follow the path up onto the ridge.
  4. From Sanur — about 24 km; from Kuta — about 33 km: taxi, Grab or Gojek to the Campuhan bridge.

About the walk

Campuhan is Ubud's most popular walk. A paved path climbs onto a narrow ridge between two rivers and follows it through tall grass, with jungle-covered slopes, palms and villa roofs on either side. It's a stroll rather than a hike, with one climb at the very start.

It begins at Pura Gunung Lebah, a temple by the bridge where the two rivers meet — a sacred spot for the Balinese. At the end of the ridge the path reaches the rice fields and small cafés of Bangkiang Sidem village. Turn back there or continue through the fields.

What you'll see

  • Pura Gunung Lebah at the river confluence, at the start.
  • The grassy ridge — the walk's signature view.
  • Jungle valleys on both sides.
  • The rice fields of Bangkiang Sidem at the end.
  • Cafés by the paddies for coffee with a view.

What to wear and bring

No special gear is needed: trainers or sturdy sandals, light clothes and a hat. Bring water — there's none for sale on the ridge, and the sun is fierce even in the morning. Sunscreen and insect repellent help near the rivers at dawn and dusk. In the wet season the path can be slick after rain, so take the descent carefully.

Is the Campuhan Ridge Walk worth it?

Yes: it's a free, easy and lovely walk straight from central Ubud, especially at sunrise.

YesGo's take: by day it's busy and hot, and the ridge itself is short — if you've seen Tegallalang or Jatiluwih, the fields at the end will feel modest. Campuhan's value is in the morning light and the quiet, not the scale.

A morning in Ubud

The Campuhan ridge at sunrise, then breakfast and Ubud Palace, Saraswati Temple and the market. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings.

  1. Campuhan Ridge Walkyou are here1 h 15 min · free
  2. 16 min walk from the previous stopUbud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)30 min · Free
  3. 3 min walk from the previous stopSaraswati Temple30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000
  4. 4 min walk from the previous stopUbud Art Market1 h · Free

4 places · about 3 h 38 min with walks · 23 min on foot in total

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Blanco Renaissance Museum

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Saraswati Temple

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Ubud Art Market

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1 h · Free · 17 min walk

How to do it right

  • Set off by 6 am — by 9 the ridge is already hot.
  • Bring water: there's little shade and nowhere to buy drinks before the cafés.
  • The best photos are mid-ridge, where the grass is tallest.
  • Don't miss the turn: the trail starts at the temple before the bridge.
  • Afterwards, walk to Ubud Palace, 15 minutes away.

Questions

Is the Campuhan Ridge Walk free?

Yes; there's an optional donation box by the temple.

Where does the Campuhan Ridge Walk start?

At Pura Gunung Lebah before the bridge on Jl. Raya Campuhan, about 1 km west of Ubud Palace.

How long is the Campuhan Ridge Walk?

About 1.5–2 km one way to the rice fields and cafés.

How long does it take?

1–1.5 hours there and back.

When is the best time to do the walk?

At sunrise, 6–8 am, or an hour before sunset.

Is the Campuhan Ridge Walk hard?

No, it's an easy walk with one climb at the start; the heat is the main challenge.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, the path is paved; bring water and sun hats.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.

Sources and fact-check

  • thesmartlocal.com, theadventuremanual.com, bali.live — start at Pura Gunung Lebah, length to the café, free entry
  • Wikidata Q123510205 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 10.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThe start at Pura Gunung Lebah, free entry and the 1.6 km distance to the café (3.2 km return) are from thesmartlocal.com and theadventuremanual.com; estimates of 2.7 km and even 9 km also appear, so we give a 1.5–2 km range. The river confluence and Bangkiang Sidem village are from guides. Best times are our own advice given the heat and lack of shade. Distances are OSRM routes without traffic from Ubud Palace (1 km), Sanur (24 km) and Kuta (33 km).

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