Barisan Mountains, Mountain range in western Sumatra, Indonesia
The Barisan Mountains extend 1,600 kilometers along Sumatra's western coast, containing 35 active volcanoes and reaching elevations of 3,805 meters.
The mountain range formed through tectonic movements over millions of years, with the Toba supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago creating Lake Toba.
Multiple ethnic groups in the Barisan Mountains practice traditional agriculture methods, adapting their farming techniques to the mountainous landscape.
Several established hiking trails through the mountains connect local villages, offering access points to Mount Kerinci and other prominent peaks.
The Barisan Mountains contain Lake Toba, a volcanic crater lake spanning 100 kilometers in length and 30 kilometers in width.
Elevation above the sea: 3,805 m
Made from material: volcanic rock
GPS coordinates: -3.00000,102.25000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
Natural sites and historic monuments of Sumatra and its islands, including national parks, volcanic lakes, tropical forests, beaches, temples, and palaces. This region is home to the largest volcanic lake in the world, orangutans, coral reefs, and architecture combining Malay, colonial, and Islamic styles. The surrounding islands feature white sand beaches, diving sites, and traditional villages.
Mount Kerinci
181.8 km
Dempo
149.3 km
Kerinci Seblat National Park
107.2 km
Fort Marlborough
87.7 km
Bung Karno Seclusion House
89 km
Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
100.3 km
Prasasti Karang Berahi
107.4 km
Mount Kaba
71 km
Fatmawati's house
88.5 km
Bukit Duabelas National Park
135.5 km
Gunung Masurai
67 km
Gentala Arasy Tower Museum
218.8 km
Mount Besar
224.8 km
Thomas Parr Monument
87.8 km
Telun Berasap Falls
177.7 km
Mount Kunyit
117.5 km
Serasan Sekate Stadium
177.1 km
Mount Tujuh
173.3 km
Belirang-Beriti
21.3 km
Ikhsaniyyah Mosque
217.8 km
Koto Baru Grand Mosque
214.7 km
Akbar At-Taqwa Grand Mosque
89.1 km
Mande Rubiah Museum
150.1 km
60 Kurang Aso Mosque
218.4 km
Surau Menara
214.7 km
Al-Imam Koto Baru Mosque
222.4 km
Maung
168.1 km
Masjid Tsamaratul Ikhwan Koto Rawang
219.6 kmReviews
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