Literally five minutes from the bustling center of Ubud, is the Campuhan Ridge Walk, a quiet and easy hike where you can almost forget that you are so close to a city full of people. To me, it looked and felt how Bali must have been before it became known as a tourist destination. My boyfriend and I enjoyed an evening sunset walk here, and it was the perfect way to conclude an amazing visit to Ubud.
The Campuhan Ridge Walk
If you like hiking, or simply walking in fresh air, than the Campuhan Ridge Walk is a must during your visit to Ubud. It is a super easy walk along a paved road through a sea of tall reed grass and sweeping views of the beautiful Balinese tropical jungle on either side. The best time to do the walk is early in the morning or evening in order to avoid the midday heat (and enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset colors!). The walk is never super busy; most likely you will pass a few locals (in the evening we saw mostly Balinese youth hanging out) and the occasional tourist.
About 1 km from the start is a great little cafe called Karsa Kafe. It is a good spot to stop for a quick bite or a drink before heading back the way you came, unless you are up for continuing the walk, which extends 9 km to the village of Kedewatan.
How to Get There
Getting to the Campuhan Ridge Walk is actually very easy. From the center of Ubud, head West until you see a sign for the Ibah Luxury Villas and Spa.
Turn into the driveway and you will see the road splits two ways: Going right will bring you to the resort, and going down to the left toward a temple and the path to the ridge.
If you are riding a motor scooter, park your bike by the temple and follow the path down and to the right that leads around the back of the temple.
At the back you will see a sign for the ridge walk – you've made it! Now enjoy the your walk and take in the views!
Campuhan Ridge Walk Address and Map
Jalan Raya Ubud No. 35
Ubud, Kec. Gianyar, Bali Indonesia
