Gunung Rajabasa is the southernmost Ribu on the island of Sumatra and, as such, is easily accessible from Jakarta in a weekend. Because of its low height it is unfairly overlooked by many hiking clubs, but this is a positive thing because it means that the forest is still full of wildlife and there is little litter or noise or trail erosion here! Not yet anyway, so enjoy it while you can!
Facts Elevation: 1,805 m (5,922 ft) Prominence: 1,313 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Region: Sabah Division: Bahagian Sandakan Coordinates: 4.8700, 116.9825 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69116 Bagging It! The highest point of the Maliau Basin area of Sabah, little is known about this peak or whether it has actually been climbed yet. There is apparently a two-day
Doro Dindi (previously mistakenly-known as Doro Oromboha) is located to the west of the town of Bima, about 25 kilometres in a straight line (or just an hour on motorbike). The trailhead is at the hill village of Padende (795m) in the Donggo region. Unlike the roasting hot and often bone-dry treeless lowlands of Sumbawa, this highland area is forested and is apparently excellent for farming.
Mount Angsi is one of the most popular hill treks in Malaysia. It makes a good introduction to hiking for beginners and can be accomplished in half a day. Most hikers can be at the top in under 3 and hours and back down in less than 2 hours.
Mount Murud is the highest peak in the Kelabit Highlands and, indeed, the highest peak in Sarawak. It is part of the recently-created Pulong Tau National Park although at present there are no significant Park facilities or anywhere near as many travellers as you would encounter in Mulu National Park. However, with incredible flora and fauna, stunning rock formations, unbelievable panoramic views, and ample shelters to make carrying a tent with you quite unnecessary if you hike from Ba’kelalan, this is one of the finest hikes in Borneo, if not the entire Malay archipelago.
Mount Rinjani is the second highest volcano in Indonesia (after Sumatra’s Mount Kerinci) and easily one of the finest and most popular treks in Asia. The volcano complex, previously known as Samalas, is now thought to have been the location of an enormous eruption in 1257 which caused climatic change across the globe and left the huge caldera which we see today. There are several routes through Mount Rinjani National Park. Sembalun to the east is the better starting point for hikers wishing to reach the rocky summit.
Fatu Timau is a beautiful little mountain that appears pyramid-shaped from many angles. It’s one of the easiest Ribus to bag as its only about 400 metres from the carpark to the summit. Unlike most mountains in Indonesia, that are volcanic, mountains in Timor are non-volcanic. Few foreigners and even locals visit this area so don’t be surprised if they are bemused to see you!
Gunung Mekongga is the highest mountain in Southeast Sulawesi and one of Sulawesi’s most interesting, with beautiful limestone karst at the summit. It is a long trail, requiring a minimum of 5 days, and the trailhead is close to sea level. Western and Indonesian scientific researchers have made trips here in the past and discovered new species.
Facts Elevation: 1,519 m (4,984 ft) Prominence: 1,292 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Region: Peninsular Malaysia Malaysian state: Terengganu Range: Banjaran Pantai Timur Coordinates: 5.4250, 102.5883 Rating: World Ribus ID: 68579 Bagging It! Surprisingly little information is available on this mountain. It has been a hiked on a small number of occasions including in 2023, always via
Facts Elevation: 2,168 m (7,113 ft) Prominence: 638 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Peninsular Malaysia Malaysian state: on the border of Kelantan and Perak Range: Banjaran Titiwangsa / Main Range Coordinates: 4.7608, 101.3733 Rating: Photos Bagging It! Gunung Yong Yap is considered to be one of the tougher treks in Peninsular Malaysia, with leeches, sandflies and even the
