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The Natural Charm of the Archipelago: 13 Mountains in Indonesia with Unrivaled Beauty ⛰️🗻🏞️🏔️
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items From Sabang to Merauke, here are 13 mountains in Indonesia with extraordinary natural charm that must be on your hiking bucket list! 🤩
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Java Island
Sumatra Island
Sulawesi Island
Borneo Island
Eastern Indonesia Region
Java Island
Known for its enchanting Segara Anak Lake in its caldera, active crater, and summit that offers unforgettable sunrise. It is one of the most beautiful mountains in Indonesia.
Mount Rinjani · East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara
The highest peak in Java, Mahameru, with a challenging track but iconic views of Ranu Kumbolo and beautiful savanna panoramas.
Semeru · Lumajang Regency, East Java
Very popular for beginner climbers because the track is relatively easy, but offers spectacular golden sunrise views with a backdrop of a row of large mountains (Sindoro, Sumbing, Merapi).
Gunung Prau · Kendal Regency, Central Java
Presenting vast savanna fields, charming peaks (Kenteng Songo, Trianggulasi), and the majestic view of Mount Merapi on the other side.
Mount Merbabu · Boyolali Regency, Central Java
Famous for its "blue fire" phenomenon in its sulfur crater, as well as its acidic turquoise crater lake which is very beautiful at sunrise.
Mount Ijen, East Java
Suitable for beginners with clear tracks, active sulfur craters, exotic dead forests and charming edelweiss fields.
Mt Papandayan · Garut Regency, West Java
Although more often visited by non-climbers, Bromo's active crater and sea of sand are a unique sight to behold, especially at sunrise from Penanjakan or Kingkong Hill.
Mt Bromo · Pasuruan Regency, East Java
Sumatra Island
The highest peak in Sumatra and the highest active volcano in Southeast Asia. The climb is challenging but the reward is views of the surrounding lakes and the expansive ocean of clouds.
Mount Kerinci · South Solok Regency, West Sumatra
It has a unique crater and crater lake that sometimes changes color, as well as beautiful tea plantations on its slopes.
Mount Dempo · Pagar Alam City, South Sumatra
Sulawesi Island
The highest peak in Sulawesi (Rante Mario), offers a serious climbing challenge with views of dense tropical forest and the uniqueness of its ecosystem.
Mount Latimojong · Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi
Borneo Island
Famous for its high biodiversity and tropical rainforests that are still very natural.
Gunung Palung · North Kayong Regency, West Kalimantan
Eastern Indonesia Region
One of the world's "Seven Summits", with rare tropical glaciers. The climb is very technical and expensive, more for professional climbers.
Puncak Carstensz Pyramid (Jayawijaya) · Mimika Regency, Papua
Unique with three crater lakes that have different colors and can change over time, creating a magical view.
Kelimutu · Ende Regency, East Nusa Tenggara