Facts Elevation: 3,074 m (10,085 ft) Prominence: 2,140 m Ribu category: Sangat Tinggi Province: Sulawesi Barat (West Sulawesi) Coordinates: -2.7480, 119.3685 Rating: Other names: Gandadiwata, Ganda Dewata, Gandang Dewata World Ribus ID: 69028 Photos Bagging It! This Ribu, the highest point of the Quarles range, is rarely climbed due to difficulty finding decent, reliable guides, its relatively […]
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Gunung Kelam is a huge granite dome near Sintang in central West Kalimantan province famous for its pitcher plants. It was first written about by German botanist Johannes Gottfried Hallier in 1894. Everyone has heard of the mighty Ayers Rock in Australia. But if Gunung Kelam can be considered one huge rock, then West Kalimantan is home to what just might be the largest rock on the planet.
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!
Facts Elevation: 1,580 m (5,184 ft) Prominence: 491 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Kalimantan Tengah (Central Kalimantan) Coordinates: 0.2608, 113.4284 Rating: Other names: Betikap Photos Bagging It! Bukit Batikap is one of the northernmost mountains in Central Kalimantan. In 2012, as part of a mapping project with Tumbang Tohan, Heart of Borneo followed three village members to
Facts Elevation: 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Prominence: 2,329 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Sumatera Barat (West Sumatra) Coordinates: 0.0789, 99.9839 Rating: Other names: Talakmau, Ophir World Ribus ID: 69025 Photos Bagging It! The starting point for Talakmau (previously known as Mount Ophir in Dutch times and now spelt simply ‘Talamau’ by most local people) is the
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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Gunung Parang is one of the most interesting peaks in Java. Despite being clearly visible as a jagged rocky ridge from the Jakarta-Bandung toll road, up until recently it was something of a secret, generally known only to Indonesian rock climbers. From some angles it very closely resembles the famous and unusual Scottish mountain Suilven. By 2017, things have changed and this fabulous and accessible mountain is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
Facts Elevation: 1,340 m (4,396 ft) Prominence: 1,340 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Sulawesi Utara (North Sulawesi) Island: Sangihe Besar Coordinates: 3.6883, 125.4477 Rating: Eruptions: 1646, 1711, 1812, 1856, 1875, 1883, 1885, 1892-93, 1913, 1921-22, 1930-31, 1966, 1968, 1992, 2004 World Ribus ID: 69109 Photos Bagging It! Mount Awu is a volcano which dominates the northern
Facts Elevation: 1,165 m (3,822 ft) Prominence: 1,165 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Kepulauan Riau (Riau Islands) Island: Lingga Coordinates: -0.1959, 104.5501 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69152 Photos Bagging It! Gunung Daik is the highest point of Lingga island off the east coast of Sumatra. It is a very striking mountain, with two jagged peaks and
Facts Elevation: 1,038 m (3,406 ft) Prominence: 1,038 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku (Moluccas) Island: Ambon Coordinates: -3.5457, 128.2558 Rating: Other names: the highest peak in the range is Simalopu World Ribus ID: 69200 Photos Bagging It! The Salahutu mountains are the highest peaks of Ambon island, with two over 1000 metres high. Although that
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