9 Best Hikes Spots in Indonesia

Wondering best hikes spots in Indonesia? Perhaps, you have thought of planning a hiking activity to the mountains during your vacation in Indonesia. To make it easier for you to consider which mountains to hike Authentic-Indonesia has compiled a list of 9 best hiking spots in Indonesia. Some of them are beginner-friendly area, so you don’t have to be afraid to climb them!

 

Semeru Mountain

 

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Mount Semeru is the highest mountain in Java and arguably the most popular in Indonesia. But please note for those of you who are going to climb the mountain for the first time, Semeru is quite difficult to climb especially if you want to get to the top. Most hikers, especially beginners, usually stop at Ranu Kumbolo, a lake and the most famous camp site on the mountain area before continue for semeru trekking program.

 

Gede Mountain

 

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The Mount Gede’s location in West Java makes it a very popular hiking spot for mountain lovers in Jakarta and West Java. Moreover, the scenery on this mountain is very beautiful, especially in Suryakencana Square where you can see a beautiful savanna field decorated with magical edelweiss flowers. Since the terrain is quite difficult, it is highly recommended for beginners to go with friends who have climbed Mount Gede before or with an experienced companions.

 

Bromo Mountain

 

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Mount Bromo is arguably the easiest mountain to climb among the others on this list. Understandably, most of the journey can indeed be taken by jeep, and the rest is a combination of climbing on sand and stairs up to the lip of the Bromo crater. The majority of travelers visit Mount Bromo to see the sunrise and return home after hiking to the top of Mount Bromo.

 

Ijen Mountain

 

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Next best hikes spots in Indonesia is the Mount Ijen. The mountain, more famous for its unique crater, are getting popular in recent years. Thanks to its famous blue fire, the number of tourists coming and hiking to Mount Ijen has been growing rapidly. Climbing to the top of Ijen Crater is also relatively not too difficult with a distance of about 3 km and a travel time of about 2 hours. Even so, make sure you prepare physically before climbing this mountain!

 

Prau Mountain

 

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Mount Prau is famous as one of the mountains where hiking is suitable for beginner climbers. This is because Mount Prau is not too high (2,565 meters above sea level) but has a view that is no less beautiful than the mountains that are higher than it. Moreover, Mount Prau is located right near the Dieng Plateau, which is also one of the favourite of natural tourism in Central Java. Also from the top of Prau, you can have a beautiful view of Mount Sumbing and Mount Sindoro.

 

Sumbing Mountain

 

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For you to know, Prau is the third highest mountain in Java Island. Mount Sumbing is an option for mountain lovers in Central Java who want more challenging track than the Mount Prau. The travel time to the summit is quite long, around 8-9 hours. Even so, the natural beauty that is displayed at the top will pay for your fatigue after hours of climbing.

 

Papandayan Mountain

 

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Similar to Mount Prau, Mount Papandayan is also a mountain known as a hiking spot for beginner climbers. With an altitude not much different from Prau, the hiking trails in Papandayan are arguably easier and less strenuous than the other mountains on this list. Even so, don’t underestimate the charm of the scenery that Papandayan offers, especially its iconic Dead Forest. Guaranteed to make novice climbers addicted to hiking up the mountain again.

 

Rinjani Mountain

 

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Off the island of Java, Mount Rinjani is located on the island of Lombok, and it is the second highest volcano in Indonesia. The most famous part of Rinjani is of course the view of the beautiful Segara Anak area, which provides a unique sensation compared to views on other mountains. Along with Mount Batur, Mount Sewu and Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Earth Park, Rinjani is on the UNESCO Global Geoparks list, as an exceptional geological site that is very important to protect.

 

Batur Mountain

 

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Mount Batur is an active volcano on Bali Island, and it is one of the tourist’s favorite natural attractions in Bali as well. The mountain is an ideal hiking spot for tourists who want to see the natural beauty of Bali besides its beaches. The mountain is also quite friendly for beginners, as the hiking time to get to the top is only about 2 hours. Hence, many tourists visit this place during their vacation.

 

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