Mount Kerinci, Stratovolcano in Sumatra, Indonesia
Mount Kerinci rises to 3,805 meters above sea level, making it the highest volcano in Indonesia and the tallest peak in Sumatra.
The first documented ascent of Mount Kerinci occurred in December 1877 by Dutch mountaineers Arend Ludolf van Hasselt and Daniel David Veth.
Indigenous communities around Mount Kerinci perform traditional ceremonies to honor the mountain, considering it a sacred natural landmark in their heritage.
The ascent to Mount Kerinci summit requires a two-day trek through the national park, starting from Kersik Tuo village with mandatory local guides.
The volcano features a 600-meter-wide crater containing a small lake, surrounded by the Kerinci Seblat National Park, home to Sumatran tigers.
Location: Kerinci
Elevation above the sea: 3,805 m
Part of: Kerinci Highlands
Address: Mount Kerinci, South Lubuk Gadang, Sangir, South Solok Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia
GPS coordinates: -1.69718,101.26465
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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