Dolok Lubukraya

Dolok Lubukraya is a stratovolcano in North Sumatra that rises 1,862 meters and features a broad crater with a southern-facing breach and a lava dome structure. Its formation resulted from repeated layers of volcanic materials accumulating over geological time.

The volcano formed through repeated volcanic eruptions and belongs to the network of active volcanoes along the Pacific Ring of Fire. This region has experienced multiple volcanic phases over millennia that shaped the current landscape.

Local communities rely on the fertile soil created by past volcanic activity for farming and raising livestock. This natural advantage shapes daily life and livelihoods in the surrounding region.

Visitors must obtain permission from local authorities and bring proper hiking gear to use the established mountain trails to the summit. Conditions vary by season and weather, so careful preparation is important.

The mountain is the highest peak within the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve and sits in geographic isolation from other taller volcanoes in the region. This remote location makes it a notable feature of the local landscape.

Elevation above the sea: 1,862 m

GPS coordinates: 1.47800,99.20900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:27