Get up early even though you are on vacation. A leisurely walk in the wild while breathing the fresh air of the hilly areas of Ubud will make your body feel so relaxed. There are places that offer a calm, cool atmosphere, and far from the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition to enjoying fresh air, climbing Mount Campuhan will be a healthy activity for you! Not only makes your body fit, but can also burn calories in your body.

Campuhan Ridge Walk

When you’re in Gianyar, you can exercise at Campuhan Hill, or also known as Campuhan Ridge Walk. The location is on Jln. Raya Campuhan, Kelusa Village, Payangan District, Gianyar Regency. To get to Bukit Campuhan, you can enter from the road right beside Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas, because the initial hiking trail is very close to the entrance of the Warwick Hotel. After you meet the school, the road will decrease. Well, choose the right path that will take you uphill a bit and down a rather steep river.

After walking about one kilometer, the green expanse of Campuhan Hill will greet you. Stay on track, because you will run into people jogging or just taking pictures. On your left side, there will be lots of tall grass, which is a very good spot for you to take a photo. While on the right side, there is a green valley. 

During the walk on the hill, the natural panorama will faithfully accompany you. Because it is located on a plateau, the air on Campuhan Hill will feel cool in the morning. Around Campuhan Hill, you will pass Gunung Lebah Temple. You can stop for a while at this temple. Just to rest or go around while looking for good photo spots. 

After that, continue your journey again. Campuhan Hill will present a vast land overgrown with green grass. Local residents usually use this grass as fodder and thatched roof which is typical in traditional Balinese house architecture. Arriving on the hill, you can see the beautiful nature around. River streams swerved and lush trees. If the weather is clear enough, Mount Agung will reveal itself as the backdrop of this natural beauty of Ubud. There are also several places to eat or cafes around the hill that could be a resting place. 

If you plan on a trip to Campuhan Hill, come in the morning. The sunrise view is very beautiful from the top of the hill. Arrange your travel time, so that you arrive at the top of the hill right at sunrise. You should bring mineral water to release your thirst during the trip, yes. But remember, throw your garbage in a trash bin.