Mount Rinjani reopens Senaru trail on 3 October

Mount Rinjani reopened the Senaru hiking trail in Lombok on 3 October 2026 after a temporary forest-fire closure. The reopening followed firefighting, an assessment with local stakeholders and checks of hiking facilities and infrastructure. Registration for visitors is available online through the eRinjani application.

Senaru trail reopens at Mount Rinjani on 3 October

The Mount Rinjani National Park Office announced that the Senaru route could reopen after the fire had been extinguished and the trail facilities had been inspected for visitor safety. The decision concerned the hiking route through Senaru in Lombok, rather than a new attraction or a change to the mountain itself.

The reopening followed fires in the Senaru and Torean hiking areas. A preliminary assessment cited by ANTARA's reopening report put the affected area at 1,098.75 hectares as of 29 September 2026, with no new or expanding hotspots detected at that point. Patrols and inspections of visitors' belongings were strengthened while teams remained ready to respond to any renewed fire.

Five Mount Rinjani routes operate after the reopening

With Senaru available again, the park office said five hiking routes were operating: Sembalun, Senaru, Tibanuh, Tetebatu and Aik Berik. The announcement therefore gives travellers a specific route update for October 2026, while the fire response remains part of the conditions surrounding access.

The reopening is linked to the route's practical role on the mountain. Senaru is one of the recognised approaches to Mount Rinjani, and its return to service restores one of the access points used for trekking across the national park. The announcement does not state that every route has identical conditions, so route-specific instructions remain relevant when planning.

Mount Rinjani is the centre of a UNESCO geopark landscape

The mountain stands within the Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark on Lombok Island. UNESCO describes the geopark as containing Rinjani, the island's tallest peak at 3,726 m (12,224 ft), together with a 50-square-kilometre caldera and Segara Anak lake.

That landscape explains why the Senaru reopening matters beyond a single trail: the route provides access to a volcanic environment that includes caldera scenery, forests and protected ecosystems. UNESCO's geopark profile records the site's designation in 2018 and identifies trekking, camping and sightseeing among activities in the wider geopark.

Visiting Mount Rinjani: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Senaru hiking trail reopened on 3 October 2026 after fire suppression, assessment and checks of its facilities.
• Five routes were reported as operating after the reopening: Sembalun, Senaru, Tibanuh, Tetebatu and Aik Berik. Visitors can register online through the eRinjani application.
• The site is on Lombok in Indonesia, and Senaru is the relevant route name for the reopening covered here.
• The terrain is a strenuous volcanic trekking environment. The geopark includes a 3,726 m (12,224 ft) peak, a large caldera and protected forest ecosystems.
• Indonesia's official language is Indonesian and its national currency is the Indonesian rupiah.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Rinjani

When did the Senaru trail reopen at Mount Rinjani?

The Senaru hiking trail reopened on 3 October 2026 after firefighting, assessment and safety checks.

How many routes were operating after the reopening?

The park office reported five operating routes: Sembalun, Senaru, Tibanuh, Tetebatu and Aik Berik.

Where is Mount Rinjani and what is it?

Mount Rinjani is a 3,726 m (12,224 ft) volcano on Lombok in Indonesia, within the Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark.