Sembalun trekking route offers a beautiful grand savanna on the first trail. Starting from Sembalun is the option if you want to climb to Summit Rinjani. Sembalun is also a favorite route besides Senaru and Torean.
Hikers who want to enjoy the savanna in the morning should start the hike from the Sembalun route. The trekking will start from 1.100 meters to 2.639 meters above sea level at Sembalun Crater Rim.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Sembalun route:
- Advantages. With wide visibility, the trekker will not be bored during the climb.
- Disadvantages. No trees are along the Sembalun route; the weather is hot, so sunblock is required.
Four resting POS will be passed to crater Rim Sembalun.
1. Pos 1 at 1,300m altitude monitoring
2. Pos 2 tenngean 1,500m high
3. Pos 3 on a balloon with an altitude of 1,800 m
4. Pos 4 altitude 2100 m
5. Pelawangan sembalun ( sembalun crater rim camping area ) 2,639m