Safety ropes have been installed on the three most dangerous sections of the trail to the summit of Mount Abang (Gunung Abang).
On Batur, the ground underfoot is sand and stones, but here the soil turns very slippery after rain. That's why the trail is being prepared for the rainy season in advance.
The local tourism group that manages climbs on the mountain has repaired the trail all the way to the summit. Rainwater has been diverted to the side so that runoff doesn't wash away the soil. Climbs are still going ahead, and last Saturday about 150 people came.
Most problems happen on the way down. People twist their ankles, and the cold gives them muscle cramps. The group asks hikers not to slide down the slope, because this breaks up the ground and makes the trail even more slippery. If it's raining, hikers are advised to postpone the climb.
Indonesians who have climbed here before are allowed to go without a guide. Foreigners are asked to book one in advance.
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