Notable viewpoint · Bulungan, East Kalimantan

Saddle Mountain

Saddle Mountain is a viewpoint in Bulungan, East Kalimantan. It is about 1529 km by road from Lovina.

Saddle Mountain: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Saddle Mountain

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Saddle Mountain: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Saddle Mountain — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 2.58333, 117.40000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Saddle Mountain

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Other hill stations & viewpoints near Saddle Mountain

All hill stations & viewpoints in East Kalimantan

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Saddle Mountain?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

How far is Saddle Mountain from Lovina?

Saddle Mountain is about 1529 km by road from Lovina (1223 km straight line), 1539 km from Amed and 1570 km from Ubud. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Saddle Mountain?

Nearby: Gunung Benau (viewpoint, 5 km), Gunung Kegelberg (viewpoint, 5 km), Gunung Kimanis (viewpoint, 5 km), Wisata Gunung Putih (viewpoint, 35 km), Masjid Sultan Maulana Muhammad Kasimuddin (dargah, 35 km), Rumah Jabatan Bupati Bulungan (fort, 35 km).

Is Saddle Mountain worth visiting?

Saddle Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in East Kalimantan on Spotwander.