This page is the definitive GPS-verified reference for Mount Rinjani trek distances and elevation data, published by Rinjani Dawn Adventures — a licensed trekking operator based in Senaru, Lombok, Indonesia. All figures are field-recorded by our guides on active treks and updated annually. The page covers all seven Rinjani Dawn Adventures trek packages: the Senaru Crater Rim Trek (2D/1N, 19.62 km), the Sembalun Summit Loop (2D/1N, 25.79 km), three 3-day routes ranging from 31.86 km to 33.74 km, and two 4-day routes of 33.62 km and 33.67 km. Mount Rinjani summit elevation is 3,726m above sea level — the highest point in Lombok. Data includes day-by-day distance, elevation gain (uphill walking), elevation loss (downhill walking), maximum elevation per day, and GPS coordinates for all 17 key waypoints. Free GPX downloads are available for all routes. Most published Rinjani distance data online is estimated or inaccurate — this page contains the most accurate publicly available dataset for Rinjani trek distances and elevation.
Summit
3,726m
Routes
7 GPS verified
Shortest
19.62 km (Crater Rim)
Longest
33.82 km (4D/3N)
Waypoints
17 with GPS coords
Source
Rinjani Dawn Adventures 2026
Table of Contents
All distance and elevation data on this page is GPS-recorded by Rinjani Dawn Adventures guides on active treks. Every figure has been verified against multiple field recordings and updated annually. This is operational data, not estimated figures copied from maps or other websites.
Accurate Mount Rinjani trek distance data is surprisingly hard to find online. Most published figures are estimated, inconsistent between sources, or simply wrong. If you use this data, please credit Rinjani Dawn Adventures (www.rinjanidawnadventures.com) as the source.
Summit Elevation
Highest point in Lombok
GPS Verified
All packages covered
Longest Route
4D/3N Sembalun→Senaru
Shortest Route
Crater Rim Trek
Mount Rinjani Trek Distance — GPS Data for All Routes
GPS-verified distance and elevation data for all seven Rinjani Dawn Adventures trek packages. Day-by-day breakdown with distance, uphill walking (elevation gain), downhill walking (elevation loss), and maximum elevation reached each day.
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Mount Rinjani Summit Trek Summit
2 Day / 1 Night —
Sembalun → Sembalun (Loop)
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| The shortest Rinjani summit option. Starting and finishing in Sembalun Lawang, trekkers reach the crater rim on Day 1 then push to the summit in the early hours of Day 2 — before descending 3,032m back to the village. Total elevation gain of 3,145m is roughly equivalent to climbing the Burj Khalifa four times. Recommended for fit, experienced hikers only. Not advised for first-time trekkers. | |||||
| Day | Route Description | Distance (km) | Elevation Gain Uphill Walking (m) | Elevation Loss Downhill Walking (m) | Max Elevation (m) |
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| Day 1 | Sembalun Lawang → Plawangan Sembalun (Crater Rim) | 9.31km | +1,709m | −113m | 2,639m |
| Day 2 | Plawangan Sembalun → Summit → Sembalun Lawang | 16.48km | +1,435m | −3,032m | 3,726m |
| Total | 25.79km | +3,144m | −3,145m | 3,726m | |
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Senaru Crater Rim Trek Crater Rim
2 Day / 1 Night —
Senaru → Senaru (Loop) — No Summit
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| The best introduction to Mount Rinjani — reaching the crater rim at 2,621m without the pre-dawn summit push. Day 1 ascent of +2,065m through Senaru rainforest is more elevation than Ben Nevis climbed from sea level. The rim campsite offers sunset views across the turquoise Segara Anak lake, 600m below. On clear evenings, Mount Agung on Bali is visible. Day 2 is a straightforward descent back through the forest. | |||||
| Day | Route Description | Distance (km) | Elevation Gain Uphill Walking (m) | Elevation Loss Downhill Walking (m) | Max Elevation (m) |
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| Day 1 | RDA Office, Senaru → Plawangan Senaru (Crater Rim) | 9.76km | +2,065m | −50m | 2,621m |
| Day 2 | Plawangan Senaru (Crater Rim) → RDA Office, Senaru | 9.86km | +69m | −2,075m | 2,621m |
| Total | 19.62km | +2,134m | −2,125m | 2,621m | |
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Mount Rinjani Summit Trek — Most Demanding Summit
3 Day / 2 Night —
Sembalun → Senaru
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| The most physically demanding 3-day route. Starting from Sembalun's open savannah, the summit is tackled on Day 2 — involving a pre-dawn push from the crater rim followed by a full caldera traverse to the Senaru rim in a single day. Day 2 elevation gain of +2,422m in one stage is the highest single-day gain of any RDA trek. Not recommended for first-time trekkers. Suited to those who need to finish earlier on Day 3, or who prefer to summit early in the itinerary. | |||||
| Day | Route Description | Distance (km) | Elevation Gain Uphill Walking (m) | Elevation Loss Downhill Walking (m) | Max Elevation (m) |
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| Day 1 | Sembalun Lawang → Plawangan Sembalun (Crater Rim) | 9.31km | +1,709m | −113m | 2,639m |
| Day 2 | Plawangan Sembalun → Summit → Plawangan Senaru (Crater Rim) | 14.56km | +2,422m | −2,448m | 3,726m |
| Day 3 | Plawangan Senaru (Crater Rim) → RDA Office, Senaru | 9.87km | +69m | −2,075m | 2,621m |
| Total | 33.74km | +4,200m | −4,636m | 3,726m | |
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Mount Rinjani Summit Trek — Most Popular Summit
3 Day / 2 Night —
Senaru → Sembalun
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| The best all-round Rinjani experience and the most popular route. Day 1 climbs through Senaru rainforest to the crater rim. Day 2 crosses the caldera floor to Segara Anak lake and the Aiq Kalak hot springs, before climbing to the Sembalun crater rim camp. Day 3 begins with a pre-dawn summit push — reaching 3,726m at sunrise — followed by a long descent through savannah to Sembalun. Total elevation gain of +4,628m is roughly equivalent to Mont Blanc climbed from sea level. | |||||
| Day | Route Description | Distance (km) | Elevation Gain Uphill Walking (m) | Elevation Loss Downhill Walking (m) | Max Elevation (m) |
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| Day 1 | RDA Office, Senaru → Plawangan Senaru (Crater Rim) | 9.79km | +2,065m | −50m | 2,621m |
| Day 2 | Plawangan Senaru → Segara Anak Lake → Plawangan Sembalun | 7.32km | +1,128m | −1,065m | 2,639m |
| Day 3 | Plawangan Sembalun → Summit → Sembalun Lawang | 16.48km | +1,435m | −3,032m | 3,726m |
| Total | 33.59km | +4,628m | −4,147m | 3,726m | |
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Mount Rinjani Torean Trek SummitTorean
3 Day / 2 Night —
Sembalun → Torean (Unique Exit)
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| The most visually dramatic route on Rinjani — and the one with the longest single day of any RDA trek. After reaching the summit on Day 2, trekkers descend 3,248m through the Torean Valley rather than returning to a known trailhead. The descent passes rivers, waterfalls, cliffs, and dense jungle that guides describe as a Jurassic Park feel. Day 2 total of 17.63km is the longest single trekking day on any RDA route. Not recommended for first-time trekkers. For experienced hikers wanting a technically diverse, adventurous exit. | |||||
| Day | Route Description | Distance (km) | Elevation Gain Uphill Walking (m) | Elevation Loss Downhill Walking (m) | Max Elevation (m) |
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| Day 1 | Sembalun Lawang → Plawangan Sembalun (Crater Rim) | 9.27km | +1,717m | −113m | 2,639m |
| Day 2 | Plawangan Sembalun → Summit → Torean Campsite | 17.63km | +1,688m | −3,248m | 3,726m |
| Day 3 | Torean Campsite → Torean Village | 4.96km | +186m | −691m | 1,108m |
| Total | 31.86km | +3,591m | −4,052m | 3,726m | |
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Mount Rinjani Summit Trek — Most Immersive Summit
4 Day / 3 Night —
Senaru → Sembalun
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| The most immersive Rinjani experience — same overall route as the 3-day Senaru to Sembalun trek, with an additional recovery day built in at Segara Anak lake. Day 2 is deliberately short (3.63km) — dedicated to rest, lake exploration, and the Aiq Kalak hot springs. The summit push comes on Day 4, following three days of gradual build on the mountain. One of the most remote lake campsites in Indonesia. Recommended for those wanting the full experience at a manageable pace. | |||||
| Day | Route Description | Distance (km) | Elevation Gain Uphill Walking (m) | Elevation Loss Downhill Walking (m) | Max Elevation (m) |
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| Day 1 | RDA Office, Senaru → Plawangan Senaru (Crater Rim) | 9.79km | +2,065m | −50m | 2,621m |
| Day 2 | Plawangan Senaru → Segara Anak Lake (via Hot Springs) | 3.63km | +229m | −825m | 2,621m |
| Day 3 | Segara Anak Lake → Plawangan Sembalun (Crater Rim) | 3.64km | +865m | −257m | 2,639m |
| Day 4 | Plawangan Sembalun → Summit → Sembalun Lawang | 16.56km | +1,470m | −3,032m | 3,726m |
| Total | 33.62km | +4,629m | −4,164m | 3,726m | |
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Mount Rinjani Summit Trek Summit
4 Day / 3 Night —
Sembalun → Senaru
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| The 4-day Sembalun to Senaru route tackles the summit earlier — on Day 2 — before a recovery day at Segara Anak lake and a gentle rainforest descent on Day 4. Day 2 combines the pre-dawn summit push with descent to the lake floor (2,302m total loss in one day), making it demanding despite the 4-day structure. Day 3 is a short 2.55km climb from the lake to the Senaru crater rim — steep but brief. Day 4 finishes through Senaru rainforest: a rewarding, sheltered descent for tired legs. | |||||
| Day | Route Description | Distance (km) | Elevation Gain Uphill Walking (m) | Elevation Loss Downhill Walking (m) | Max Elevation (m) |
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| Day 1 | Sembalun Lawang → Plawangan Sembalun (Crater Rim) | 9.31km | +1,709m | −113m | 2,639m |
| Day 2 | Plawangan Sembalun → Summit → Segara Anak Lake | 11.91km | +1,651m | −2,302m | 3,726m |
| Day 3 | Segara Anak Lake → Plawangan Senaru (Crater Rim) | 2.55km | +736m | −146m | 2,621m |
| Day 4 | Plawangan Senaru (Crater Rim) → RDA Office, Senaru | 9.90km | +69m | −2,075m | 2,621m |
| Total | 33.67km | +4,165m | −4,636m | 3,726m | |
GPS verified field data · Rinjani Dawn Adventures 2026 · Full individual tables for all 7 routes below
Key Waypoints, Elevations & GPS Coordinates
Every key location on the Rinjani trekking routes with GPS coordinates and verified elevation. All coordinates are GPS-recorded by Rinjani Dawn Adventures unless marked as estimated (~). All waypoints are included in the free GPX downloads below.
| Waypoint | Elevation | GPS Coordinates | Notes |
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| RDA Office, Senaru | RDA Office, Senaru | -8.303273, 116.401018 | Trek start/end — all Senaru-side routes |
| National Park Gate, Senaru | 803m | -8.32001, 116.40225 | Park registration & entry — Senaru |
| Pos 1 Pemantuan | 929m | -8.32850, 116.40195 | First rest stop — Senaru side |
| Pos 2 Montong Satas | 1,567m | -8.34881, 116.39542 | Second rest stop — lunch point |
| Pos 3 Mondokan Lokak | 2,124m | -8.36927, 116.39940 | Final stop before crater rim |
| Plawangan Senaru — Crater Rim | 2,621m | -8.38402, 116.40053 | RDA Night 1 campsite — Senaru side |
| Segara Anak Lake | 2,010m | -8.39195, 116.41952 | Crater lake — Child of the Sea — RDA lake campsite |
| Hot Springs (Aiq Kalak) | 1,956m | -8.38941, 116.42047 | Natural geothermal hot springs — RDA rest stop |
| Plawangan Sembalun — Crater Rim | 2,639m | -8.38613, 116.4426 | RDA summit camp |
| Mount Rinjani Summit | 3,726m | -8.41166, 116.45813 | Highest point in Lombok — GPS recorded elevation |
| Pos 3 Sembalun | 1,773m | -8.37608, 116.45794 | Third rest stop — Sembalun side |
| Pos 2 Sembalun | 1,513m | -8.36524, 116.46621 | Second rest stop — lunch bridge |
| Pos 1 Sembalun | 1,429m | -8.36141, 116.47579 | First rest stop — Sembalun side |
| Sembalun Lawang Gate | 1,063m | -8.34685, 116.49578 | Trek start/end — all Sembalun-side routes |
| Torean Campsite | 1,108m | -8.34927, 116.44882 | RDA Night 2 campsite — Torean route only |
| Torean Village | 602m | -8.30994, 116.44169 | Torean route end point |
| TNGR Office, Sembalun | ~1,150m | -8.35968, 116.52440 | Park registration — Sembalun routes. Trekkers driven here before trek start. Elevation estimated. |
Mount Rinjani Trek Difficulty — Which Route is Hardest?
The Senaru and Sembalun sides of Rinjani offer very different experiences. Here is what the GPS data tells us about the comparative difficulty of each route.
Senaru side — Day 1
Sembalun side — Day 1
Hardest overall: 3D/2N Sembalun → Senaru
Most immersive: 4D/3N Senaru → Sembalun
Rinjani Trek Elevation Profiles — GPS Verified 2026
Day-by-day ascent and descent profiles for each route, generated from GPS field data recorded on active treks. Export from GPX Studio and upload as standard WordPress images — required alt text shown beneath each profile.
Individual Trek Tables — Mount Rinjani Trek Distance by Route
Full day-by-day GPS data for each route individually. Each table also appears on its corresponding tour booking page. Use the links below to view the full table and book your trek.
Frequently Asked Questions — Rinjani Trek Distances & Elevation
How high is Mount Rinjani?
Mount Rinjani is 3,726m above sea level — the highest point in Lombok and the second highest volcano in Indonesia. This GPS-recorded elevation has been verified by Rinjani Dawn Adventures guides on active summit treks.
How far is the Mount Rinjani summit trek?
The 2 Day / 1 Night summit trek (Sembalun loop) covers 25.79 km in total. Three and four day routes cover between 31.86 km and 33.82 km depending on direction. See the individual trek tables above for a day-by-day breakdown of each route.
Why do Rinjani trek distances differ between websites?
Most Rinjani trek distances published online are estimated from maps or copied from other websites rather than measured on the trail. Figures vary significantly — sometimes by 5 km or more for the same route. The data on this page is GPS-recorded by Rinjani Dawn Adventures guides on active treks and represents the most accurate publicly available dataset for Mount Rinjani trek distances.
How much elevation gain is the Rinjani summit trek?
Total elevation gain ranges from 3,145m on the 2 Day / 1 Night summit loop to 4,629m on the 4 Day / 3 Night Senaru to Sembalun route. All figures are GPS-verified by Rinjani Dawn Adventures field recordings.
How far is it from Sembalun Lawang to the crater rim?
The Sembalun Lawang national park gate to Plawangan Sembalun crater rim is 9.31 km with +1,709m of elevation gain. Estimated trekking time is 6–8 hours. GPS coordinates for Plawangan Sembalun: -8.38613, 116.44264 (elevation 2,639m).
How far is it from Senaru to the Rinjani crater rim?
The RDA office in Senaru to Plawangan Senaru crater rim is 9.76 km with +2,065m of elevation gain. Estimated trekking time is 7–9 hours. GPS coordinates: -8.38402, 116.40053 (elevation 2,621m).
What elevation is the Senaru crater rim?
Plawangan Senaru crater rim sits at 2,621m above sea level. GPS coordinates: -8.38402, 116.40053. This is the overnight campsite for Rinjani Dawn Adventures Senaru-side treks and the end point of the Crater Rim Trek.
What elevation is Segara Anak lake?
Segara Anak lake — Child of the Sea — sits at approximately 2,010m above sea level inside the Mount Rinjani caldera. GPS coordinates: -8.39195, 116.41952. The lake shore is a campsite on selected Rinjani Dawn Adventures routes.
Is the Sembalun or Senaru route harder?
The Senaru side has more elevation gain on Day 1 (+2,065m vs +1,709m for Sembalun), making it the harder single-day ascent. However, the 3 Day / 2 Night Sembalun to Senaru route is considered the most demanding overall — the summit push on Day 2 involves 2,422m of uphill in a single day, beginning before dawn at 2,639m.
How long does it take to trek Mount Rinjani?
The shortest option is 2 days / 1 night (25.79 km total). Most trekkers choose 3 or 4 day routes ranging from 31.86 km to 33.82 km. Summit days begin around 2am from the crater rim campsite.
What is the Rinjani Crater Rim Trek distance?
The Senaru Crater Rim Trek (2 Day / 1 Night loop) covers 19.62 km total — 9.76 km ascending and 9.86 km descending — with a maximum elevation of 2,621m at Plawangan Senaru.
Can I download a GPX file for the Rinjani trek?
Yes — Rinjani Dawn Adventures provides free GPS-verified GPX files for all 7 Rinjani trek routes, including individual day segments and all key waypoints. Files are compatible with Garmin devices, Gaia GPS, Komoot, and other mapping applications. See the download section below.
Free GPX Downloads — All Rinjani Trek Routes
GPS-verified GPX files for all seven routes — the actual files our guides use on the mountain. Compatible with Garmin, Gaia GPS, Komoot and all standard mapping apps. Every waypoint includes GPS coordinates, elevation, and the Rinjani Dawn Adventures website address.
A licensed guide is mandatory on all Rinjani treks
A licensed, TNGR-certified guide is mandatory for all trekkers on Mount Rinjani — without exception. This is a national park regulation enforced at all entry gates on both the Senaru and Sembalun sides. Trekking independently without a licensed guide is not permitted and will result in refusal of entry to the park.
The regulation exists for good reason. Rinjani is a serious mountain. Conditions can change rapidly, trails — particularly the summit push — are steep, loose and disorienting in darkness, and the GPS data on this page, while accurate, is not a substitute for an experienced guide who knows the mountain in all conditions.
- All guides must hold a current TNGR licence — ask to see it before you trek
- The mandatory guide ratio is 1 licensed guide per 4 trekkers
- Guides are checked at entry gates — no licence, no entry
- All Rinjani Dawn Adventures guides are TNGR licensed and active on the mountain year-round
All GPS data on this page is recorded by Rinjani Dawn Adventures guides on active treks using GPS devices. Data is verified against multiple field recordings and updated annually. Rinjani Dawn Adventures is a licensed trekking operator based in Senaru, Lombok, Indonesia. If you are planning a Rinjani trek and would like to use this data, you are welcome to do so — please credit Rinjani Dawn Adventures (www.rinjanidawnadventures.com.) as the source. To book a guided trek or ask a question, visit www.rinjanidawnadventures.com.