Gunung Kie Besi is the volcano of the island of Makian, which lies in the volcanic chain off the west coast of Halmahera – Ternate, Tidore, Moti, Makian and Bacan. Like Gn Gamalama (Ternate) and Kie Matubu (Tidore), Kie Besi dominates the entire island leaving only a narrow coastal strip and the lower slopes for plantations. Coconut, nutmeg and cloves are the dominant tree crops with some canari and cinnamon.
Along with nearby Gunung Dukono also in northern Halmahera, Gunung Ibu is a highly active and fascinating volcano well worth visiting by hikers and volcano enthusiasts. Just looking at the volcano on a topographic map suggests that in ancient times this was a fearsome place, with the villages to the north being located in what looks like a primordial outer caldera floor.
Gunung Dukono is the northern-most volcano in the chain of volcanoes along the western side of Halmahera – from the south, Jailolo, Uno-Ranu, Gamkonora, Ibu, Dukono – and one of the most persistently active in Indonesia. Since 1933, the mountain has been erupting almost continuously.
Buku Sibela is the highest point of the island of Bacan and lies within Gunung Sibela Nature Reserve. It is also the highest peak in North Maluku province. Until quite recently, very few hikers had heard of it, but it is slowly growing in popularity and the superb views from the summit ridge make it well worth the effort getting to.
Facts Elevation: 1,220 m (4,003 ft) Prominence: 1,220 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Google Earth: kml Rating: Other names: none Photos Bagging It! This Ribu is the highest point on Pulau Morotai. Practicalities Getting there: Wings Air from Manado or speedboat from Halmahera. Accommodation: There are several losmen on Jl […]
Facts Elevation: 1,442 m (4,731 ft) Prominence: 1,397 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Google Earth: kml Rating: Other names: none Bagging It! We currently know very little about this peak – please contact us if you can provide any information. Practicalities Getting there: Unknown Accommodation: Unknown Permits: Unknown Water sources: […]
Facts Elevation: 1,030 m (3,379 ft) Prominence: 1,005 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Google Earth: kml Rating: Other names: Bobanehene / Bobanehena Photos Bagging It! The Jailolo volcanic complex forms a peninsula west of Jailolo Bay on the south-western coast of Halmahera Island. Jailolo stratovolcano at the centre of the […]
Facts Elevation: 1,135 m (3,724 ft) Prominence: 1,135 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Google Earth: kml Rating: Other names: ‘Gunung Loko’ on the Bakosurtanal map. Bagging It! This peak is the highest point on the island of Mangoli/Mangole. The Bakosurtanal map lists the peak as 1,135m high and spelt ‘Loko’. […]
Facts Elevation: 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Prominence: 1,092 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Google Earth: kml Rating: Other names: Bukit Oewattjain, Bukit Uwattjain Bagging It! We currently know very little about this peak – please contact us if you can provide any information. The US Army map lists this peak […]
The island of Tidore consists mostly of this now dormant volcano and many people still refer to it as Mount Tidore or Gunung Tidore. Kiematubu is featured on the Rp 1000 bank note and is a beautiful symmetrical cone shape especially when seen from Ternate island. Interestingly, it is slightly higher than Ternate’s legendary Gamalama volcano yet easier to climb due to the higher trailhead.
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