Sekincau Belirang

Sekincau Belirang is an active volcanic complex in Southwest Sumatra with two main peaks separated by about three kilometers. The system reaches 1,719 meters elevation and contains a double caldera with solfatara fields and warm crater lakes.

The volcanic complex was documented in 1951 by Indonesian volcanologist M.N. van Padang in his catalogue of Indonesian volcanic formations. This early scientific record provided important baseline information about the area's activity and structure.

Local communities grow rice and vegetables on the fertile soil created by volcanic activity. People know which areas are safer and live in patterns that reflect their understanding of the volcano's behavior.

Visitors need to obtain permits from local authorities and arrange guides before exploring the volcanic terrain. The landscape is steep and challenging, so a good fitness level is required and trails should only be attempted with local guides.

The warm crater lakes are heated by ongoing geothermal activity beneath the surface. These natural thermal pools are an unexpected feature within the raw volcanic landscape that few visitors know about.

GPS coordinates: -5.09427,104.31922

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45