# Campuhan Ridge Walk, Ubud, Bali > The Campuhan Ridge Walk is a paved path along a grassy ridge on the western edge of Ubud, 15 minutes' walk from the palace. It starts by a temple at a river bridge and runs through tall grass with jungle views to rice fields. It's free. One way is about 1.5–2 km; there and back takes 1–1.5 hours. Go at sunrise or an hour before sunset. Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/campuhan-ridge - City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia - YesGo score: 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h 15 min - Opening hours: Open any time; best at sunrise and an hour before sunset - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free; an optional donation box by the temple - 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, 115.25480 - Facts checked: 10.11.2026 ## Key facts - **≈ 1.6 km** — from the trailhead to the café by the rice fields (source: thesmartlocal.com) - **2 rivers** — meet below the ridge at Pura Gunung Lebah (source: travel guides) - **Free** — the trail is open to everyone (source: thesmartlocal.com) - **≈ 1 km** — to Ubud Palace (source: OSRM 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 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. > **Best time: sunrise** The best time is sunrise, 6–8 am: cool air, soft light, mist over the jungle and hardly anyone around. An hour before sunset is the other good slot. At midday the ridge is hot — almost no shade, with the sun on your back. Bring water and a hat. ## 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 Walk](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/campuhan-ridge) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · free 2. [Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-palace) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free 3. [Saraswati Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000 4. [Ubud Art Market](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-art-market) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free ## Tips - 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](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/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. ## How we checked The 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). ## Sources - thesmartlocal.com, theadventuremanual.com, bali.live — start at Pura Gunung Lebah, length to the café, free entry - Wikidata Q123510205 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.