UpToWhereWhat can you see from Mount Batur (Bali)?
Bali's second volcano, where hikers ascend at 2 AM to catch the sunrise over the caldera.
From Mount Batur (Bali), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 287 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 287 km to the east (bearing 89°), at 1,766 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,174,856 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the east, where sightlines run 160 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the northwest, at 6.0 km.
| N | 151 km | |
| NNE | 156 km | |
| NE | 158 km | |
| ENE | 158 km | |
| E | 160 km | |
| ESE | 89.4 km | |
| SE | 35.8 km | |
| SSE | 158 km | |
| S | 158 km | |
| SSW | 158 km | |
| SW | 158 km | |
| WSW | 67.9 km | |
| W | 67.7 km | |
| WNW | 38.9 km | |
| NW | 6.0 km | |
| NNW | 144 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
203 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunung Batuputih | 185 km | ESE · 114° | 390 m |
| Gunung Pringin | 176 km | WNW · 285° | 1,240 m |
| Gunung Pandita | 172 km | WNW · 286° | 907 m |
| Gunung Ngeteng | 151 km | N · 2° | 275 m |
| Gunung Moncong | 150 km | N · 3° | 276 m |
| Gunung Saemoemo | 149 km | N · 5° | 301 m |
About Mount Batur (Bali)
Mount Batur stands 1,717 metres in Bali's Kintamani district and is the island's second-highest volcano. The summit hosts three main craters, with the largest and most recent formed in 1917. The inner caldera, 7.5 kilometres wide, formed 23,670 to 28,500 years ago. The mountain erupted almost two dozen times since 1804; its last eruption spanned 1999–2000 and current activity remains safe for climbing. The sunrise trek, starting at 2 AM, is the most popular activity: hikers reach the summit to watch the dawn break over surrounding volcanic landscape.
Did you know?
- Batur Geopark, designated in 2012, was Indonesia's first UNESCO Global Geopark, recognised for the volcano's exceptional geology.
- The lakeside temple of Pura Ulun Danu Batur, dedicated to the Balinese water goddess Dewi Danu, is one of Bali's most important temples and central to the island's irrigation traditions.
- Nearly two dozen eruptions since 1804; last eruption 1999–2000; currently monitored and safe.
- Guides on the sunrise trek often cook breakfast eggs using steam from natural geothermal vents near the summit.
- The exceptionally fertile volcanic soil on the caldera's outer slopes supports Kintamani's strawberry and vegetable farms, a mainstay of the local economy.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Mount Batur (Bali)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 287 km from Mount Batur (Bali). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 117 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Mount Batur (Bali)?
The farthest terrain visible from Mount Batur (Bali) lies 287 km to the east, at an elevation of 1,766 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Mount Batur (Bali)?
The observation point at Mount Batur (Bali) sits at 1,709 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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