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.
Gunung Saran, or ‘Bukit Saran’ as it is known locally, is a very attractive mountain from below, with steep almost-vertical cliffs near the top. However, because of the very flat land that surrounds it which is largely used for oil palm plantations, Bukit Saran, and also the lesser peak to the north known as Bukit Kujau (1,308m high), can rarely be seen from the main roads near Nanga Pinoh and Sintang. There is at least one trail to the summit, but it is vague in places and you definitely need local help.
The southernmost Ribu on the island of Borneo, Gunung Kahung is the highest of a cluster of peaks at the southern end of the Meratus mountains. It lies on the south-eastern side of the large Waduk Riam Kanan (Riam Kanan Reservoir) beyond the friendly tourism village of Belangian.
Ili Wukoh in Flores is a mystical mountain with much folklore from animistic times that still seems to influence the lives of the villagers. Like Lewotobi, its two peaks, Wukoh and Ledo, are considered as ‘husband and wife’. We learned something of the mysticism surrounding this mountain from Hewa villagers during our trek.
Facts Elevation: 1,030 m (3,379 ft) Prominence: 1,030 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Kalimantan Barat (West Kalimantan) Island: Karimata Coordinates: -1.6034, 108.9038 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69207 Photos Bagging It! Gunung Cabang is the highest point on the island of Karimata which lies to the southwest of mainland Kalimantan.
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 Tampomas is located northeast of Sumedang (480 metres above sea level) – a town famous for its delicious tahu (fried tofu) – and is easily accessible by public transport from Bandung. Whilst no giant in terms of elevation, Tampomas is an easy and enjoyable hike – perfect as the first of the season or as a warm-up for something more challenging.
Facts Elevation: 1,708 m (5,604 ft) Prominence: 1,453 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Nusa Tenggara Timur Island: Flores Coordinates: -8.6759, 122.4550 Rating: Other names: Namang Eruptions: 1888-92, 2004, 2008 World Ribus ID: 69084 Photos Bagging It! Egon is a very active volcano and is one of the most popular hikes on Flores. The last major eruption
Facts Elevation: 1,455 m (4,774 ft) Prominence: 1,421 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Nusa Tenggara Timur Island: Lembata Coordinates: -8.2741, 123.5078 Rating: Other names: Ile Ape, Lewotolok Eruptions: 1660, 1819, 1849, 1852, 1864, 1899, 1920, 1951, 2020, 2022-23 World Ribus ID: 69088 Photos Bagging It! Gunung Lewotolo (AKA Ile Api) is by far the best-known peak
Facts Elevation: 1,930 m (6,332 ft) Prominence: 1,199 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi) Coordinates: -1.3610, 122.0814 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69143 Bagging It! We currently know very little about this peak – please contact us if you can provide any information.
