Tioman is the only significantly mountainous island of several scattered off Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast. Despite being a popular holiday island, the forest remains very wild and is home to some endemic species. Most visitors to Tioman get their first view of the island’s peaks from the boat over from Mersing.
Gunung Jerai is a very striking limestone mountain surrounded by flat land and located on Malaysia’s west coast. In ancient times it was used as a navigational aid by traders from overseas and allegedly was once an island called Pulau Serai. It was also previously known as ‘Kedah Peak’ and is normally clearly visible from Penang.
Facts Elevation: 2,183 m (7,162 ft) Prominence: 1,993 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Region: Peninsular Malaysia Malaysian state: Perak Range: Banjaran Titiwangsa / Main Range Coordinates: 4.6897, 101.2973 Rating: Other names: The traditional name is Gunung Riam. ‘Korbu’ may come from ‘kerbau’ meaning water buffalo. World Ribus ID: 68508 Photos Bagging It! At 2,183m, Gunung Korbu is
Wayang-Windu is a twin volcano that consists of Mount Wayang (“Mount Shadow”) and Mount Windu. Wayang is the higher of the two peaks and, although both peaks have active side craters, Wayang is the more interesting. The northern ridge offers some of the most demanding hiking terrain (and most fabulous views) in the whole of West Java. Legend has it that an emperor from the ancient Sundanese kingdom of Pajajaran is buried on the middle peak.
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Facts Elevation: 959 m (3,146 ft) Prominence: 743 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Nusa Tenggara Timur Island: Pantar Coordinates: -8.3076, 124.2884 Rating: Other names: ‘Woto Tuntuli’ on the Bakosurtanal map. Photos Bagging It! This mountain is located on the north eastern corner of Pantar island. The is a village at the base of the mountain and a
Facts Elevation: 2,372 m (7,782 ft) Prominence: 2,045 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Region: Timor-Leste (East Timor) Coordinates: -8.6417, 126.5958 Rating: Other names: Often spelt ‘Matebian’. Some maps suggest that nearby Matebean Feto is the highest mountain in the range but this is untrue. World Ribus ID: 69034 Photos Bagging It! The Matebean (also spelt ‘Matebian’) massif
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Mount Talang is one of the most accessible volcanoes in Sumatra, lying just 3 hours drive from Padang. It is also one of the most interesting – the mountain is full of birdlife and monkeys, the views from the higher slopes are unbeatable and since the violent eruptions of April 2005 the summit area is still covered with burnt trees. Thankfully, Talang has quietened down recently so it is a popular weekend hike for students from across West Sumatra. It’s a straighforward, short hike which can be accomplished in a weekend trip from elsewhere in the archipelago.
Ili Ujolewung is one of the best of the ‘less high’ mountains in Indonesia. Although infrequently climbed, the grassy terrain allows spectacular views across Lembata island, including the smoking volcano, Ili Ape (Lewotolo), to the west. The mountain is no longer active, but an ancient, shallow crater still remains clearly visible at the top. There is also a very old vegetable garden which is passed by the trail, apparently a historical place of retreat during wartime or to avoid capture by slave traders.
Gunung Ranai is the highest peak of Natuna Besar island, a remote island in the South China Sea between Borneo and the mainland Malaysian peninsula. Ranai is simultaneously the most isolated Ribu on the list, but also the Ribu closest to an airport. Given its isolation, it is not surprising that there is some fascinating flora and fauna to be spotted on Natuna Besar. Lucky hikers will spot bright red terrestrial crabs, numerous pitcher plants and maybe even the very rare and endangered primate known locally as the Kekah.
Facts Elevation: 875 m (2,871 ft) Prominence: 875 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Nusa Tenggara Timur Island: Paluwe Coordinates: -8.3290, 121.7101 Rating: Eruptions: 1650, 1928, 1963-66, 1972-73, 1980-81, 1984-85, 2012-13 Bagging It! Paluweh volcano, also known as Rokatenda, forms the 8-km-wide island of Paluweh north of the volcanic arc that cuts across Flores Island. Although the volcano
