Mount Wilis

Mount Wilis rises 2,563 meters above sea level, forming a solitary volcanic massif surrounded by extensive low-elevation plains in all directions.

The volcano developed through three distinct phases during the mid-Pleistocene period, with its most recent cone formation occurring during the Holocene epoch.

Local communities in East Java have established settlements around Mount Wilis, with over 500 people residing within a 5-kilometer radius of the volcano.

Visitors can access hiking trails leading to Mount Wilis from several points in East Java, offering clear views of the surrounding Indonesian landscape.

Fumaroles and mud pots remain active near Lake Ngebel on the western flank, indicating ongoing geological processes despite no confirmed historical eruptions.

Elevation above the sea: 2,563 m

GPS coordinates: -7.82059,111.75716

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47