Calabarzon · Luzon
Mt. Maculot
930 m above sea level · Batangas · 13.921°N, 121.052°E · effort 3–4/9
Access and permits
Access restricted
A July 27, 2026 news report attributes a mountain-wide climbing prohibition to Cuenca authorities, including all routes and purposes. A mirrored July 24 municipal notice states the same. No later reopening was verified; confirm any change with Cuenca tourism before planning a climb.
Arrange with: Cuenca municipal tourism office
Research checked 2026-10-27. Source date: 2026-07-27. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Saksi Ngayon / Cuenca Tourism Office - Maculot climbing prohibition
Cuenca's guardian above Taal Lake, best known for the Rockies - a cliff ledge with a heart-stopping panorama of the lake and volcano island. The historical summit-to-grotto traverse is subject to local access restrictions.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies-Summit-Grotto Traverse | Brgy. Siete, Cuenca, Batangas | 4/9 | C | 4.4 km out-and-back | Day hike (~1.5–2 h moving) |
| Summit Trail | Brgy. Siete, Cuenca, Batangas | 3/9 | B | 5.2 km traverse | Day hike (~2–3 h moving) |
Effort (1-9) is computed from distance, ascent and terrain; technical (A-E) follows the trail class, from a clear path (A) to real climbing (E). Elevations, grades and trail data are indicative - always verify with the LGU / DENR before a climb. Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.
Take Mt. Maculot offline
Bundok ng Pinas keeps a personal climb log, records your track with the screen off, saves this mountain's topographic map for use without signal and shows the same access notes on the trail. No account needed.
Available to download
Check Google Play for your device and country · listing checked 2026-11-09
Nearby mountains
- Taal Volcano 311 m · 12 km away
- Mt. Malipunyo 980 m · 21 km away
- Mt. Manabu 760 m · 21 km away