Gunung Soputanpatepangan

The Soputanpatepangan volcano rises 1,952 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes of andesite rock and multiple peaks named anak and induk.

The volcano has demonstrated continuous activity since 1785, with recorded eruptions in 1819, 1845, 1890, and multiple events through the twenty-first century.

Local populations in Minahasa Regency incorporate the presence of the volcano into their traditions, considering it a symbol of natural forces.

Access to the volcano starts from Pinabetengan village, requiring a one-hour drive from Tomohon before beginning the trek through plantations and forests.

The mountain sits on the southern edge of the Tondano caldera, providing views of both Tondano Lake and Gunung Klabat during clear weather conditions.

Location: Minahasa

Elevation above the sea: 1,952 m

Made from material: andesite

GPS coordinates: 1.11032,124.73197

Latest update: May 15, 2025 07:01