Baluran

Baluran is a dormant stratovolcano in East Java that rises 1,247 meters above sea level with a horseshoe-shaped caldera opening toward the Java Sea. The mountain forms the core of Baluran National Park, which offers hiking trails, overnight lodging, and multiple natural environments.

The volcano experienced its last recorded eruption in 1959, after which it entered the dormant state it maintains today. Since then it has shaped the landscape as an inactive peak and anchors the national park.

The volcano shapes daily life for nearby communities who depend on its mineral-rich soil for farming and view the mountain as central to their landscape and identity.

The area features multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty for visitors to explore, along with basic overnight accommodations within the national park. The best time to visit falls outside the rainy season when trails are most accessible.

The surroundings contain distinct ecological zones with savannahs, mangrove forests, and tropical woodlands, home to rare Javanese deer and wild cattle. This diversity makes the location an important refuge for endangered species of the region.

GPS coordinates: -7.83619,114.37794

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03