Gunung Guntur

Gunung Guntur is a stratovolcano in the Garut regency of Indonesia, reaching 2249 meters above sea level. The complex includes several peaks such as Gunung Cipanas and the main summit Gunung Masigit, connected by steep slopes and open crater fields.

Between 1690 and 1847, numerous eruptions occurred that shaped the surrounding terrain and formed the landscape. This phase of intense activity ended in the mid 19th century, and since then the volcano has changed mainly through erosion and gas emission.

Local people use the Sundanese word for thunder when they speak about this peak, a name heard in nearby villages today. The term connects daily life with the natural forces that emerge from the ground here.

Hikers reach the volcano through two main routes: from the town of Cipanas with its hot springs or from Tanjung Karya near the Kamojang geothermal area. The ascent requires sturdy footwear and enough water, as the trail passes through open terrain with little shade.

The basin at Cipanas is filled with vegetation, while the crater near Masigit releases sulfuric gases that can be smelled from a distance. These contrasts between calm green areas and active gas vents make each section of the climb different.