You get your first view of this volcano as the ferry from Larantuka rounds the southwest tip of Adonara – there it is, a fine 1,661m cone looming over this little-visited island just east of Flores. The peak makes an excellent day hike, and the views over the surrounding small islands are fantastic, writes Tim Hannigan.
Facts Elevation: 1,621 m (5,318 ft) Prominence: 1,621 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Nusa Tenggara Timur Island: Lembata Coordinates: -8.5445, 123.3843 Rating: Other names: Ililabalekan World Ribus ID: 69066 Photos Bagging It! This mountain is the highest peak on the island of Lembata but it is very rarely climbed, even by local people. Its name is
Facts Elevation: 1,322 m (4,337 ft) Prominence: 1,207 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Region: Papua Coordinates: -4.2258, 134.9308 Rating: World Ribus ID: 80064 Bagging It! We currently know very little about this peak – please contact us if you can provide any information.
Facts Elevation: 1,929 m (6,329 ft) Prominence: 938 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Banten Coordinates: -6.7108, 106.4517 Rating: 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. The peak is
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Facts Elevation: 1,694 m (5,558 ft) Prominence: 1,167 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Gorontalo Coordinates: 0.7000, 122.0324 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69151 Bagging It! We currently know very little about this peak – please contact us if you can provide any information.
The highest peak in North Sulawesi province and a popular hike for local residents, including from the adjacent Gorontalo province. It is also popular with tourists who want a different challenge after diving around Bunaken or the Lembeh Strait. Mount Klabat is very accessible; it is only 1 hour drive from Manado along the main road towards Bitung by car, and there are regular buses.
Tana Toraja is one of Indonesia’s most beautiful regions, and the little-known Gunung Ambeso is Toraja’s most fantastic half-day hike. Surrounded by karst ridges, fascinating local architecture and very friendly people, it may only be a matter of time before this mountain becomes much more famous.
Facts Elevation: 1,031 m (3,383 ft) Prominence: 1,031 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Sulawesi Tengah (Central Sulawesi) Island: Peleng Coordinates: -1.3650, 122.9600 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69205 Bagging It! Tombia is the highest point on the island of Peleng and is the smallest Ribu! Peleng is the largest of the Banggai islands. The Bakosurtanal map includes
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Facts Elevation: 1,412 m (4,633 ft) Prominence: 1,412 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku (Moluccas) Island: Wetar Coordinates: -7.6842, 126.5133 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69090 Bagging It! Lalaitu is the highest point on the island of Wetar which is the largest of the remote Barat Daya islands. The Bakosurtanal map does not name this peak but
Facts Elevation: 1,063 m (3,488 ft) Prominence: 1,063 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Sulawesi Tenggara (Southeast Sulawesi) Island: Butung Coordinates: -4.4866, 122.9699 Rating: Other names: Kabawo Wani World Ribus ID: 69189 Bagging It! This is the highest point on the island of Buton/Butung and may be best known as Kabawo Wani. Published elevations of 1,190m seem
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