The provincial capital of South Sumatra is Palembang which in ancient times used to be the centre of the Buddhist Sriwijaya empire.
The highest peak here is the excellent Dempo near Pagar Alam. Patah has been climbed a handful of times, requiring a week or longer. Bukit Jempol, also known as Bukit Serelo, is popular with local rock climbers.
A Selection of Photos of South Sumatra’s Ribus
Map of South Sumatra’s Ribus
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Statistics and Links to South Sumatra’s Ribus
Name |
Elevation |
Prominence |
Ribu Category |
Island |
|
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Dempo | 3,173 m | 2,450 m | Sangat Tinggi | Sumatra | |
Patah | 2,850 m | 1,635 m | Tinggi Sedang | Sumatra | |
Pasu | 2,078 m | 983 m | Spesial | Sumatra | |
Gumai | 1,796 m | 1,057 m | Kurang Tinggi | Sumatra | |
Bukit Jempol | 670 m | 400 m | Spesial | Sumatra |