This spectacular volcano is a ‘husband and wife couple’ comprised of Lewotobi Perempuan (‘female’, 1703 metres) and Lewotobi Laki-laki (‘male’, 1584 metres). The peaks are often active – most eruptions have been from the Laki-laki vent, most recently in 2003, but seismic activity and minor volcanic emissions are common from both.
Facts Elevation: 3,750 m (12,303 ft) Prominence: 2,215 m Ribu category: Sangat Tinggi Region: Papua Coordinates: -3.8708, 135.8708 Rating: Other names: Weyland Mountains, Koboyre World Ribus ID: 80011 Bagging It! The Kobowre Mountains – also known as Weyland Mountains – are some of the least explored on the planet! Please contact us if you can help provide
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Facts Elevation: 2,985 m (9,793 ft) Prominence: 1,104 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Coordinates: 4.2416, 96.7950 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69175 Bagging It! The US Army map gives two elevation figures for this mountain – 2961m and 2985m. The Metalik group of hikers in Aceh reached Point 2961m (shown as being south
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Facts Elevation: 2,461 m (8,074 ft) Prominence: 1,217 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Region: Papua Barat (West Papua) Coordinates: -0.6542, 132.3134 Rating: Other names: Tokhir World Ribus ID: 80062 Bagging It! The highest peak in the western half of the Tamrau mountains.
Facts Elevation: 2,274 m (7,461 ft) Prominence: 1,370 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Sumatera Barat (West Sumatra) Coordinates: 0.1425, 100.2417 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69100 Bagging It! We currently know very little about this peak – please contact us if you can provide any information. The US Army map actually lists two peaks on this long
Facts Elevation: 2,421 m (7,943 ft) Prominence: 1,235 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi) Coordinates: -3.3861, 121.5577 Rating: Other names: Previously listed as “Osu Nondoto”. World Ribus ID: 69130 Bagging It! See the comment below this post to read a little on the pioneering 11-day expedition to the top of this remote mountain
Facts Elevation: 1,894 m (6,214 ft) Prominence: 617 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Jawa Tengah (Central Java) Coordinates: -7.3610, 110.3999 Rating: Photos Bagging It! This small mountain lies near Salatiga, to the north of the huge Merbabu mountain. It is very easy to ‘climb’ because there is a road to the communications towers at the summit. Apparently
This peak is the most popular climb in Banten. It is less prominent and less high than nearby Gunung Karang but is far more interesting as it features an impressive crater. There are great views from the summit ridge and it is a very easy hike – if you start early enough you can be back down in time for lunch. It is perfect as a last-minute day trip from Jakarta and takes just over two hours to reach by car.
Facts Elevation: 2,803 m (9,196 ft) Prominence: 1,218 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Jawa Timur (East Java) Coordinates: -8.0627, 114.2620 Rating: Eruptions: Ijen 1796, 1817, 1917, 1936, 1952, 1993-94, 1999, 2002 World Ribus ID: 69139 Photos Bagging It! The Merapi-Ijen volcano complex lies within the much larger Ijen caldera on the eastern-most tip of Java overlooking Banyuwangi, the point
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This dormant peak is close to the pleasant tourist town of Bukittinggi and the huge Lake Maninjau. Along with neighbouring Gunung Marapi, it dominates the landscape south of the town. Singgalang is a twin volcano with the lower yet volcanically active Gunung Tandikat (2,438 m) and could be considered as Sumatra’s version of Gede-Pangrango.
