7 Highest Mountain In Indonesia

1. Mountains Jaya Wijaya / Punak Cartenzs (4.884m asl)

The highest mountain peak on the island is the also the highest peak in Indonesia and also entered into one of the Seven Summit on the seven continents of the world, namely Cartenzs Pyramid at an altitude of 4884 m above sea level,

Carstenzs peak located in a mountainous region Jaya Wijaya at position 04º03'48 "LS 137º11'09" BT, which is a mountain rock (limestone), and there is eternal snow in some places in these mountains. The mountain located in Papua province can be accessed via the normal route ofIlaga village.Cartensz peak Indonesia should be proud with the uniqueness and richness of nature and tradition masayarakatnya. This time, the Carstensz Pyramid or that could be called a glorious peak, also in Papua. Carstensz Peak is the highest peak in Australia and Oceania. Why not in Asia? Because the highest peak in Asia already held by existing Himalaya Mountains on the border of India and China.

2. Mount Kerinci (3,805 m asl)

Mount Kerinci (also spelled "Kerintji", and known as Mount Kerenci, Tower, Volcano Kurinci, Korinci, or Indrapura Peak) is the highest mountain in Sumatra, and the highest peak in Indonesia outside Papua. Mount Kerinci is located in the Bukit Barisan, near the west coast, and is located approximately 130 km south of Padang. He is the most famous feature of the Kerinci National Park.Mount Kerinci is the highest volcano in Indonesia (3,805 m asl). This mountain has a cone-shaped crater with upper walls measuring 600 x 580 meters and 120 x 100 meters to the bottom wall. The crater is filled by water with yellowish green color.At an altitude of 3,805 m above sea level offers a view to the four winds were very impressive.Kerinci still active and last erupted in 1970.

3. Mount Rinjani (3.726m asl)

Mount Rinjani is located in the northern part of Lombok Island with an altitude of 3,726 m above sea level, is the second highest volcano in Indonesia. For the Hindu community they believe in its peak is a holy place, the abode of the Gods. Rinjani mountain climbing can be a memorable experience.At an altitude of 2000 m above sea level there is a caldera that formed the lake Segara Anak. In the middle there Barujari mountain is still active, it was also the source of the hot springs are used for treatment, while the lake Segara Anak can be used as a fishing spot.

4. Mount Semeru (3.676m asl)

Mount Semeru (3.676m asl) is the highest mountain in Java and is the highest volcano in Indonesia all three. Mount Semeru is located in the Tengger mountains and adjacent to Mount Bromo.This mountain presents a very interesting sight for hikers, the volcanic eruptions every 10 minutes that burst from the crater Jonggring Saloko.In addition there is a hiking trail in mid Kumbolo Ranu lake with an area of ​​about 5 hectares implies impression for climbers Semeru.

5. Mount Jatimojong (3.430m asl)

The highest mountain peak on the island is held by Latimojong mountains with the highest peak named Chain Mario has a height of 3,430 m above sea level.Latimojong mountains are located in the district of South Sulawesi province Enrekang, at coordinates 120 ° 01'30 "BT - 03 ° 23'01" latitude and not a volcano. Access the normal ascent route starts from the village Karangaan

6. Mount Binaiya (3.027m asl)

Binaiya mountain that is the highest peak in kepualan Ambon is located exactly on the island of Seram. Standing at a height of 3027m above sea level and is located on the geographical position of 3 ° 10 'latitude and 129 ° 28' east longitude.Besides this mountain also has two other peaks that have ketiggian 3019m above sea level and 3011m above sea level. Mountain climber who rarely touched by this mountain has its own challenges, namely because we will be faced with the starting point of climbing from 0 m above sea level.This mountain is within the scope of the National Park which has extensive Manusela 189,000 ha. Rainfall is quite high in this national park, an average of 2000 mm per year, and the rainy season occurs from November to April and the dry season in May until October.

7. Mount Bukit Raya (2.278m asl)

Supposedly the highest peak on the island is the peak of the mountain Kinabalu (4,095 m asl), but since the peak is located in the neighboring country Malaysia, it is not included into the group of the seven highest peaks on seven islands or island of Indonesia.To the highest peak on the island of Borneo is held by the peak of Mount Bukit Raya with a height of 2,278 meters above sea level. The mountain is located on the border of West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan.located on a hilltop highway Schwaner Mountains located in the National Park area of ​​Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya.National Parks Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya is a conservation area located in the heart of the island of Borneo. This region has an important role in the hydrological function as a catchment area for Watershed Melawi in West Kalimantan and Regional aliaran Katingan River in Central Kalimantan. Forest area Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya is a representative type of mountainous tropical rain forest ecosystem that dominates the peaks Schwaner