The Argopuro mountain complex offers one of the longest and most isolated treks in Java with incredible scenery to match. The ruins of an ancient Hindu temple on Rengganis peak, named after Princess Rengganis who supposedly built the temple possibly as early as the 12th century, make for a mystical experience.
At over 2 kilometres in diameter, Gunung Raung has the largest crater in Java. It’s one of the most remote and least climbed of the 3000-metre plus peaks which means that there isn’t much litter on the trail and it really is a mountain to escape from civilization for a while. Whilst reaching the true highest point of Raung crater rim requires a 3-day expedition involving roped rock climbing, the most popular route to the rim itself is from the north at Sumberwringin.
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This Ribu is the highest point on the popular island of Bali and holds incredible spiritual significance for the Balinese. It is still an active volcano, and the last major eruption was in 1963. Folklore has it that when the deities made mountains for their thrones they set the highest peak in the east, the direction of honor to the Balinese. In every temple a shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Gunung Agung.
Mount Sindoro is separated from its similarly conical but slightly higher neighbour, Gunung Sumbing, by the Kledung Pass. For its size, Sindoro is an easy hike and would make a great introduction to hiking in Indonesia. From the top there are great views to Sumbing, Merapi, Merbabu, Ungaran, Slamet, Dieng plateau’s high ridge Gunung Prau and the north coast of Java.
Facts Elevation: 3,076 m (10,092 ft) Prominence: 1,732 m Ribu category: Sangat Tinggi Region: Northern Vietnam Coordinates: 22.6258, 102.7875 Rating: World Ribus ID: 68516 Bagging It! Unknown at present. This peak is on the border with China. Practicalities Getting there: Unknown at present. Permits: Unknown at present. Water sources: Unknown at present. Local Average Monthly Rainfall (in
Facts Elevation: 3,096 m (10,157 ft) Prominence: 1,147 m Ribu category: Sangat Tinggi Region: Northern Vietnam Coordinates: 22.4231, 103.6036 Rating: World Ribus ID: 68631 Bagging It! Phu Ta Leng (or Putaleng, 3,049 m) is located in Phong Tho District, Lai Châu Province, roughly 20 km northwest of Sa Pa as the crow flies, but a longer journey by
Facts Elevation: 3,147 m (10,325 ft) Prominence: 1,617 m Ribu category: Sangat Tinggi Region: Northern Vietnam Coordinates: 22.3034, 103.7754 Rating: World Ribus ID: 68528 Bagging It! Fansipan (also spelled Phan Xi Păng) is the highest mountain in Vietnam and across all three countries of former French Indochina, thus nicknamed the “Roof of Indochina”. It lies in the
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This Ribu is one of the most popular hikes in Central Java, and has spectacular views to other volcanoes in all directions from the summit area. It has five calderas, Condrodimuko, Kombang, Kendang, Rebab and Sambernyowo but no serious volcanic activity has been reported here for many decades. Merbabu can be climbed from several trails near Kopeng in the north (less than two hours by car from Semarang) with starting points at Thekelan, Cunthel and Wekas, or from the south at Selo (between Merbabu and Merapi and closer to Solo).
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Facts Elevation: 3,466 m (11,371 ft) Prominence: 2,940 m Ribu category: Sangat Tinggi Province: Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Coordinates: 3.7976, 97.2193 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69012 Photos Bagging It! The Gunung Leuser National Park, proclaimed in 1980, lies within the provinces of North Sumatera and Aceh. The Park is split into eastern and western regions by the Kuta
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