Park authority closes Torean trail at Mount Rinjani on 23 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 11:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Mount Rinjani has a current access change in Lombok: the national park authority closed the Torean hiking trail from 23 September 2026 after a fire at Bukit Setampol. The mountain, locally known as Gunung Rinjani, remains a major trekking destination in Indonesia, but visitors must follow the revised route guidance.
Torean trail closure starts on 23 September
The Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani, the park authority, said the temporary closure covers the Torean hiking route in North Lombok. The decision followed a forest fire at Bukit Setampol in the Torean Resort area on 22 September 2026.
The closure took effect on 23 September 2026 and continues until further notice. The authority has asked all visitors not to enter or cross the Torean trail while the response to the fire and the condition of the area are assessed. Torean closure details were reported by ANTARA News Mataram.
Mount Rinjani access changes affect planned treks
People holding an electronic ticket for the Torean route from 23 September 2026 can reschedule their visit or switch their entry and exit points to another hiking route. Hikers already on the mountain who had planned to leave through Torean may be redirected to Sembalun or Senaru by park officials.
The closure is therefore specific to one route rather than a statement that every approach to the mountain is shut. Its timing also matters for Western European travellers with fixed itineraries: a Torean ticket does not override the closure, and route changes must follow instructions from staff in the park.
Mount Rinjani rises above Lombok national park
Mount Rinjani stands on Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara and reaches 3,726 metres (12,224 ft). It is Indonesia's second-highest volcano, according to the official park profile.
The park authority identifies the mountain as part of a national park with several recognised hiking approaches, including Torean, Sembalun and Senaru. That network explains the practical effect of the September closure: the named Torean route is unavailable, while officials have directed affected hikers towards other routes where appropriate.
Visiting Mount Rinjani: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Torean hiking trail is closed from 23 September 2026 until further notice.
- Visitors must not use Torean during the closure; ticket holders can reschedule or change entry and exit routes.
- Mount Rinjani is on Lombok in Indonesia, with Sembalun and Senaru among the named alternative route areas.
- 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 does the Torean closure begin at Mount Rinjani?
The Torean hiking trail is closed from 23 September 2026 until further notice.
What has changed at Mount Rinjani?
The Torean route is unavailable, and affected hikers must reschedule or follow official directions to another entry or exit route.
Where is Mount Rinjani and how do you get there?
Mount Rinjani is on Lombok in Indonesia. The park authority identifies Torean, Sembalun and Senaru as hiking route areas.
