8 Interesting Facts About Mount Rinjani
Hiking activities are always a fan. However, for years, this activity has received attention, especially among young people.
In addition to climbing a healthy lifestyle, they also like to enjoy beautiful views of hills or mountains both in the country and abroad.
One of the popular climbing locations is Mount Rinjani in Indonesia.
To your knowledge, Mount Rinjani is one of the most iconic mountains in this country. This is a favorite location for local and foreign climbers.
Located on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, this mountain not only has an extraordinary view, but also filled with its own history and uniqueness.
Therefore, this time SK wants to share interesting facts about Mount Rinjani that you might not know about.
Interesting Facts of Mount Rinjani
The second highest volcano in Indonesia
The beautiful Rinjani Mountain has an altitude of 3,726 meters above sea level and makes it the second highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci in Sumatra.
Rinjani Summit is often covered by clouds and from there climbers can see the view of the island of Lombok as a whole. Even the islands of Bali and Sumbawa are also seen.
The beauty of the caldera of the child
The climbers who go to the mountain will also enjoy the beauty of the big caldera found in the Lake of Children. It can be said that it is one of the main attractions there.
The lake was formed after a terrible mountain eruption thousands of years ago.
The name ‘Segara Anak’ means ‘child’ and he reflects the color of blue water that resembles sea water. The Tasik is located at an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level, with a caldera measuring about six kilometers.
Mount Barujari in Caldera
Interestingly, in the middle of the caldera, there is another volcano, Mount Barujari. Last broke out in 2016.
Barujari is often referred to as the ‘child’ of Mount Rinjani and is an additional attraction for climbers who visit Kaldera Segara Anak. Although small, the Barujari eruption can cause a very large volcanic activation.
Mount Rinjani National Park
Mount Rinjani is part of the Mount Rinjani National Park which covers an area of 41,330 hectares. This park was founded in 1997 and aims to protect the unique nature and ecosystem around the mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, there is a tropical rain forest which is a habitat of various species of flora and fauna including several endemic species.
2 to 4 days to reach the peak
As mentioned, Mount Rinjani is very popular among climbers.
Climbing to the summit requires two to four days depending on the selected path and the physical condition of the climbers. There are two routes to choose from, namely Senaru and Sembbalun. Each route has three poles to rest.
The Sembbalun route is also a favorite of climbers despite having a longer trail. Himster will usually explore steep slopes of around 60 degrees.
On the other hand, climbers will pass through thick and steep tropical forests.
Dramatic climate change
The temperature in Mount Rinjani often varies, especially when approaching the peak. At its peak, the temperature can go down to the Celsius level, especially at night.
Climbers are advised to bring sufficient completeness to stay warm and protected from extreme weather.
Active volcanic activity
Although Mount Rinjani has a calm and amazing view, the mountain is still an active volcano.
The last eruption of the mountain was recorded in 2016. In addition, volcanic activity was also closely monitored by the body of Indonesian geology.
The beauty of nature and culture
Besides climbing, the area around Mount Rinjani also offers many other tourist attractions. Villages at the foot of mountains such as Sembalun and Senaru are known for the cultural wealth and traditions of the local community.
People can explore beautiful waterfalls such as Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile, which are located at the foot of Mount Rinjani.
Source: merdeka.com, Cutinesia
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