138 Spesial peaks on the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, Bawean, Bangka, Belitung, Laut, Weh, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Manado Tua, Ruang, Tagulandang, Halmahera, Krakatau, Sebesi, Karimun, Panaitan, Borneo, Flores, Mules, Pura, Lembata, Pantar, Komodo, Rinca, Timor, Banda, Ambon, Buru, Damar, Paluwe, Manuk, Serua, Nila, Teun, Gunungapi Wetar, Waigeo, Una-una, Atauro, Langkawi, Penang and the Malay Peninsula […]
141 peaks between 1,000 and 2,000 metres elevation (and over 1,000 metres prominence) on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Sumbawa, Sangeang, Flores, Sumba, Alor, Wetar, New Guinea, Borneo, Natuna Besar, Sulawesi, Halmahera, Buton, Siau, Sangir, Peleng, Obi, Bacan, Taliabu, Yapen, Supiori, Karimata, Tidore, Ternate, Tioman and the Malay Peninsula. A Selection of Photos of Kurang
“Gunung Bragging!” – The Hall of Fame List December 2015 Below is the sixth edition of the Hall of Fame (for end of 2015). A new edition of the list is published at the end of every year. Please contact us if you wish to be listed next year. Links to previous years… Hall of
The provincial capital of West Sumatra is Padang. The province is served by Minangkabau international airport located 23 kilometres north-west of Padang city. Not far from Padang is the excellent volcano Talang. Further north near the tourist town of Bukittinggi are three great hikes: Marapi, Singgalang and Sago. A Selection of Photos of West Sumatra’s
Starting from a village with several traditional Minangkabau houses, pleasant farmland quickly becomes unlogged, lush forest and an excellent, litter-free trail brings you to the summit area with views to the famous cliffs of the Harau valley. Gunung Malintang provides a great alternative to following the tourist hordes and trail of litter up Gunung Marapi, or the more challenging Gunung Singgalang.
This Ribu is the most active volcano in Sumatra and is one of the most popular hikes in Indonesia. It is located to the south-east of the town of Bukittinggi and is easily reached from the main road south of the town. The mountain has an array of volcanic features – from deep, smoking pits to rather peaceful looking craters. From the top of Puncak Merpati, there are stunning views to Mount Talakmau beyond Bukittinggi to the north and Lake Singkarak and Mount Kerinci to the south.
Facts Elevation: 1,929 m (6,329 ft) Prominence: 938 m Ribu category: Spesial Province: Banten Google Earth: kml Rating: Other names: none Photos Bagging It! Mount Halimun is surrounded by the largest area of unspoilt rainforest in Java and the summit of the range (Halimun Utara – ‘Halimun North’) unsurprisingly lies within Gunung Halimun-Salak National Park.
Facts Elevation: 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Prominence: 1,130 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Bengkulu 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. It is on the border with Jambi and may even be in Jambi.
South East Sulawesi is the most remote province in Sulawesi. The provincial capital is Kendari. Not much is currently known about several of the peaks here but Mekongga is sometimes climbed by local hikers in a multi-day expedition, and Sabampolulu is supposedly an easy hike (but requires a long time to reach the base of).
Facts Elevation: 2,078 m (6,818 ft) Prominence: 983 m Ribu category: Spesial Province: Sumatera Selatan (South Sumatra) Google Earth: kml Rating: Other names: Labelled ‘Bukit Condong’ on the Bakosurtanal map. Photos Bagging It! This range is clearly visible from Bukit Kaba and has at least two peaks over 2,000m in elevation. The more southerly one