Facts Elevation: 641 m (2,103 ft) Prominence: 641 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Maluku (Moluccas) Island: Serua Coordinates: -6.3123, 130.0170 Rating: Eruptions: 1683, 1687, 1693-94, 1844-46, 1858-59, 1919, 1921 Photos Bagging It! The small 2 x 4 km island of Serua is the emergent summit of a volcano rising 3600 m above the Banda Sea floor. A […]
Facts Elevation: 786 m (2,579 ft) Prominence: 786 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Sulawesi Utara (North Sulawesi) Island: Thulandang Coordinates: 2.3450, 125.4392 Rating: Other names: Siwoge Photos Bagging It! This is the highest point of the island of Tagulandang (in the Sangihe islands) and is the dormant remains of an old volcano crater rim. In 2017 we
Facts Elevation: 1,694 m (5,558 ft) Prominence: 1,167 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Gorontalo Coordinates: 0.7000, 122.0324 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69151 Bagging It! We currently know very little about this peak – please contact us if you can provide any information.
Facts Elevation: 2,227 m (7,303 ft) Prominence: 1,561 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Gorontalo Coordinates: 0.9388, 121.7765 Rating: Other names: Pegunungan Paleleh World Ribus ID: 69075 Bagging It! According to the Bakosurtanal map, this peak is the highest in the Paleleh mountain range (Pegunungan Paleleh) and is clearly very remote.
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Considering how accessible Gunung Kaba is, it is remarkable that it isn’t one of Sumatra’s most famous natural attractions. Not only is it reachable on a regular weekend
This peak is the highest point of the island of Panaitan off the remote south-western coast of Java in Ujung Kulon National Park. On the summit there is an early statue of the Hindu god Ganesha and the lingam symbol of shiva. The Ganesha statue is reportedly one of the oldest in Indonesia, possibly dating to 100 AD. Panaitan Island has outstanding wildlife and jungle – expect to see rusa deer, kancil (mouse deer), monkeys, python, and a wide variety of birdlife.
Gunung Yong Belar is the second-highest peak in the huge Titiwangsa mountain range and only a couple of metres below the highest which is Gunung Korbu. It is a popular hike during weekends, usually with several groups hoping to complete a trek to one of Peninsular Malaysia’s highest peaks in a single day or two days and one night.
Facts Elevation: 813 m (2,667 ft) Prominence: 813 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Lampung Coordinates: -6.1458, 105.4400 Rating: Photos Bagging It! Rakata is the highest of the Krakatau islands in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. It is the remnants of the only one of three volcanoes (Perboewatan, Danan and Rakata) which formed Krakatau to not
Tana Toraja is one of Indonesia’s most beautiful regions, and the little-known Gunung Ambeso is Toraja’s most fantastic half-day hike. Surrounded by karst ridges, fascinating local architecture and very friendly people, it may only be a matter of time before this mountain becomes much more famous.
The Gunung Gading National Park near Lundu is world-famous for its Rafflesia flowers which regularly bloom near the Park headquarters. During those times, tourists flock to see the largest flower in the world but it can be difficult to predict and the blooming period is very short. It seems to be most common in November, December, February and March but can happen at any time of the year. There is also some very good trekking in the Park.
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